Children in Scotland is pleased to respond to the GTCS' consultation on the draft Professional Standards and to be able to contribute to the ongoing development of key documents in supporting teachers across Scotland.

Children in Scotland's response to the consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation)(Scotland) Bill (October 2020)

Children in Scotland provided a response to the Consultation on Child Care and Justice – Consultation on Raising the Age of Referral to the Principal Reporter

Children in Scotland's response to the Proposed Right To Food (Scotland) Bill

Children in Scotland's Response to the State of Children's Rights Survey. Closing date: 31 July 2020

Application form - Cycling Scotland

Minutes of a meeting of the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People on Brexit Going Forward – Concerns of the children and young people’s sector Meeting Date: November 2019

Minutes of a meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Children and Young People on the Scottish Government Consultation on Incorporation of the UNCRC Meeting Date: June 2019

Minutes of a meeting of the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People on the Legacy of the Year of Young People Meeting Date: May 2019

Children in Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on ELC Statutory Guidance. Closing date: 4 March 2020

Children in Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on Housing to 2040. Closing date: 28 February 2020

Children in Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on the Replacement of EU Structural Funds in Scotland Post EU-Exit. Closing date: 12 February 2020

Children in Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on Ending the Sale of Energy Drinks to Children and Young People. Closing date: 4 February 2020

Children in Scotland's Response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on the Civil Partnerships Bill. Closing date: 31 January 2020

Children in Scotland response to the Scottish Government's call for views on the Review of the Implementation of Additional Support for Learning in Scotland. Closing date: December 2019

Children in Scotland's Response to the General Teaching Council for Scotland's Consultation on Professional Standards and Professional Code. Closing date: 20 December 2019

Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Transport Strategy. Closing date: 23 October 2019

Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft framework which sets out a vision for out of school care, considers the current picture, and asks questions about the benefits and challenges of accessing out of school care. Closing date: 6th December 2019

Children in Scotland Magazine Issue 195 December 2019 - January 2020

Children in Scotland response to the Justice Committee's call for views on the Children (Scotland) Bill. Closing date: 15 November 2019

Children in Scotland response to the Education and Skills Committee's call for evidence on the Disclosure (Scotland) Bill

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These principles and guidelines have been developed to inform the way we involve children and young people in our work.

Summary of Child-Centred Early Years Planning Seminar with Suzanne Zeedyk

Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law. Closing date: 30 August 2019

Improving children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing. A resource for teachers and practitioners working with children and young people.

Children in Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on the formation of Public Health Scotland

Children in Scotland response to Pauline McNeill's proposed Fair Rent Bill.

Children in Scotland response to Together's State of Children's Rights Report survey.

The National Third Sector GIRFEC project's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Children Services Planning.

Our response to the Scottish Government consultation on the new National Public Health Body: ‘Public Health Scotland’.

Minutes of a meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Children and Young People on the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill Meeting Date: February 2019

Letter from Children in Scotland to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs about proposals for a Good Food Nation

Minutes of a meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Children and Young People on Grandparents Contact Meeting Date: November 2018

Children in Scotland response to Scottish Government consultation on Reducing Health Harms of Foods High in Salt, Fat and Sugar.

Children in Scotland response to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee's call for evidence at Stage 1 of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill.

Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation A Healthier Future: Actions and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight

Children in Scotland responded to the Future Food Inquiry

Children in Scotland response to Education and Skills Committee inquiry on standardised assessment

Children in Scotland Response to Scottish Government Consultation on the National Improvement Framework (Nov 2015)

Draft Agenda for the CPG on Children and Young People November 2018 Meeting

Children in Scotland Response to Scottish Government Consultation on the Best Start Grant

Scottish Government Consultation on the Review of the Children and Young People Act 1937 and the Sexual Offences Act 2009

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on a Culture Strategy for Scotland

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the review of Part 1 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and creation of a family justice modernisation strategy

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools.

Children in Scotland responded to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee's call for evidence on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on Early Learning and Childcare

MSP briefing from the Scottish Alliance for People and Places for Stage 1 debate on the Planning (Scotland) Bill.

Children in Scotland Response to the Consultation on the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

We responded to the Education & Skills Committee call for evidence on the Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing Poverty

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation on possible amendments to the Gender Recognition Act

Children in Scotland Response to the Information Commissioner's office consultation on children and the GDPR guidance

Children in Scotland response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Future of Planning

Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the presumption of mainstreaming

Children in Scotland response to Empowering Schools consultation. (February 2018)

OPFS project leaflet

Briefing on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Scotland, shared with delegates to the December CPG on Children and Young People

Agenda for the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People, held on Wednesday 13 December

Give Me 5 Campaign Scottish Government Budget Briefing Statement - 14 December 2017

Children in Scotland responded to Monica Lennon MSP’s consultation on the Proposed Sanitary Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill.

A Systematic Overview of Population Level Interventions. Children in Scotland was involved in the research for this report.

Our response to the consultation on measuring the attainment gap and milestones towards closing it

Copy of Children in Scotland Magazine, issue 182 available to download. Select articles only.

An illustration of Scottish Government Directors General interests contributing to the aim of ending child poverty.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation 'Education Governance: Fair Funding to achieve Equity and Excellence in Education.

This leaflet provides an introduction to Wellbeing for community groups, clubs and other local organisations working with children and young people across Scotland. You can work through the steps in this leaflet individually or gather together your team and explore your work in more depth using The Wellbeing Card Game (download the game here).

The Wellbeing Card Game has been designed to help community groups, clubs and other local organisations working with children and young people across Scotland, understand how their work contributes to the wellbeing of children and young people. This card game accompanies the leaflet An Introduction to Wellbeing (download the leaflet here).

Children in Scotland's annual report for the financial period 1 April 2016 - 31 March 2017.

Children in Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on policy powers to search children and young people for alcohol.

Children in Scotland's annual report and financial statements for the financial period 1 April 2016 - 31 March 2017.

The full list of membership pricing for 2017/2018.

Children in Scotland's vision and values

Policy and Participation Officer CHANGE job spec

Children in Scotland's Commitment to equality

Children in Scotland responded to the Education and Skills Committee's call for evidence into the Children and Young People (Information Sharing)(Scotland) Bill.

Children in Scotland talks to children and young people about how STEM is taught in their school.

Exploring science, technology, engineering and maths with children and young people

Consultation with children and young people

Findings from Children in Scotland's consultation with children and young people on wellbeing.

Report on our consultation with children aged 12 and under to ensure the 10-year vision for mental health in Scotland incorporates their views.

Consultation with Children and Young People

Children’s and young people’s voices and experiences of bullying and harassment in schools

Welcome to the first newsletter from the Alternative Future (AlF) partners!

Welcome to the third newsletter from the Alternative Future (AlF) partners!

Welcome to the second newsletter from the Alternative Future (AlF) partners!

An overview of Children in Scotland's work in 2016-17.

Examples of our consultancy work – and what people say about us

Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital just minutes away from Haymarket railway station, our office space is fully accessible making it an ideal venue.

Local Election Manifestos: Children in Scotland Comment and Analysis

Consultation on Guidance on Healthcare Needs in Schools (April 2017)

Westminster Benefit Cap Inquiry

Examples of our consultancy work – and what people say about us

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the statutory guidance for the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation on its draft Delivery Plan for Equally Safe.

Children in Scotland responded to the Education and Skills Committee call for evidence as part of its inquiry into Teacher Workforce Planning.

Children in Scotland responded to The Scottish Government is consultation on a new STEM Education and Training Strategy for Scotland.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on social security in Scotland.

The Education And Skills Committee called for a brief response on ‘What should personal and social education sessions be about?’

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft guidance for Improving Educational Outcomes for Children and Young People from Traveller Communities.

Children in Scotland responded to the Health and Sport Committee's call for evidence as part of its inquiry into Healthcare in Prisons.

Children in Scotland and Enquire: the Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning have submitted a joint response to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Guidance on Healthcare Needs in Schools.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government review on how education in Scotland is run - Empowering teachers, parents and communities to achieve excellence and equity in education: A Governance Review.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on The Future of Scottish Planning.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation on its high level vision for the expansion of early learning and childcare in Scotland.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on arrangements for Scotland to continue participating in the EU School Milk scheme.

Children in Scotland responded to John Finnie MSP's proposed members' bill in the Scottish Parliament to give children equal protection from assault.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the Draft Referendum Bill.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the draft Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's call for written evidence on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.

Children in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its national plan for British Sign Language (BSL).

Children in Scotland responded to the Westminster Work and Pensions Committee's call for evidence as part of its benefit cap inquiry.

The role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

A report for the cross-European programme Working for Inclusion: the role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

A report for the cross-European programme Working for inclusion: An overview of European Union early years services and their workforce report

A report for the cross-European programme Working for inclusion: the role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

A report for the cross-European programme Working for inclusion: the role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

Developing effective independent information and support services for children and young people accessing Self-directed Support

Self-directed Support newsletter Spring 2014

Self-directed Support newsletter Summer 2013

Developing independent information and support for children, young people and families on Self-Directed Support

Parent information support needs: what you told us

Guidance on consulting with children and young people on school closures

An overview of proposals for change and draft recommendations

Involving non-resident parents in their children’s education – a practical guide for all those working within a learning environment

Working for inclusion: how early childhood education and care (ECEC) and its workforce can help Europe’s youngest citizens

Final report of the Commission for Childcare Reform

Working towards a collaborative culture. Key messages 29 April 2015

Child protection guidelines for Scotland's arts, screen and creative industries

Letter to Nicola Sturgeon from the Commission for Childcare Reform.

Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland: Potential impact on children’s services. Report Two: Study Findings

Points on Practice. Children’s support services and Self-directed Support

Potential impact on children’s services. Report One: A Review of Literature

A presentation on the final report of The Commission for Childcare Reform.

A guide for children and young people to access school food

Children in Scotland's Annual Report 2014/15

Annual Report 2015-16

Involving children and young people in the development and implementation of improvements to enhance school food provision.

Exploration of the information support needs of parents

Mediation in education - a user’s guide from Resolve

Strategic plan: April 2017 – March 2021

Self Disclosure Statement for applicants

Self Disclosure Statement for posts requiring Basic Disclosure certificates

Policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information

Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders

Strategic plan: April 2017 – March 2021

Strategic plan A4

A guide jointly produced by Children in Scotland and Shelter for adults who come into regular contact with homeless children and young people.

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October - November 2019 FULL magazine (members only)

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August - September 2019 Creative arts special

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Minutes for the January 2019 meeting of Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum

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Children in Scotland and Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights), have been supporting the Children and Young People’s Panel on Europe to ensure that the views and perspectives of children and young people on Brexit inform decision-making processes. This briefing for MP's outlines the Panel's recommendations in the following areas: • EU funding • Opportunities to work, study and travel in other countries • The economy, trade and jobs

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Full magazine - member download only

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Final Minutes of the Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum May 2018 meeting

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Children in Scotland Magazine, Issue 185 - April-May 2018

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Final briefing from the Alternative Future project

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Issue 184 February-March 2018 Marking the launch of LGBT History Month, we interview Fergus McMillan, Chief Executive of LGBT Youth Scotland who reflects on the journey for LGBT equality. We also learn about new research on service for young people who have experienced sexual abuse, hear more about the campaign to protect human rights post-Brexit, discuss the merits of introducing a Universal Basic Income, and find out more about the services offered by UK charity Place2Be - and more!

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Children in Scotland Members Briefing on the Lobbying (Scotland) Act

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A review of Children in Scotland's participation work wit young people in 2017.

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Childrens Sector Strategic and Policy Forum Meeting Agenda for 10 Jan

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n the latest issue of Children in Scotland magazine, we interview Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Dr Cath Calderwood, ask if next year could be the year we end period poverty, highlight why image-anxious children need support and find out more about the Gender Imbalance Scotland project.

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Children in Scotland Magazine, Issue 183, December 2017 - January 2018. Published 6 December 2017

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A summary of the recommendations from the Commission chaired by Lord Smith of Kelvin on further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.

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An overview of Children in Scotland’s call for statutory protection for childcare for school-aged children in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

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A ten-point plan for improving the proposed National Improvement Framework.

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An overview of recommendations relating to the provision of Named Persons under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill.

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An overview of the Scottish Government Consultation on the Lobbying and Transparency Bill and the key points that Children in Scotland raised in response to this consultation.

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Sixth in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on the tax and welfare.

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Fifth in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on the Named Person, introduced by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

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Third in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on housing.

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Fourth in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on health and social care.

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Second in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on education.

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First in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses early learning and childcare.

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Seventh in a series of briefings summarising key pledges from each party during the run up to the Holyrood elections 2016. This briefing focuses on children’s rights and the UNCRC.

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Briefing on Children in Scotland’s response to Education Committee’s call for evidence on the Education (Scotland) Bill 2015.

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Case studies and research highlighting what impacts on child health and development.

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Overview of issues relevant to children, young people and families in the Stage one debate of the Draft Budget 2016/17.

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An update on the progress of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill.

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Attention please! Bruce Adamson lays down the challenge on children’s rights

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Explores whether pedagogy could have a stronger role in developing the kind of personalised, person-centred services for both adults and children that Scotland aspires to.

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This report documents a three-year research project involving five early childhood education and care research teams from across Europe. The methods described are designed to support reflective practice where staff think carefully about the way they work, why they choose certain ways of working and consider new ways of working - a continuous process of evaluation to improve the quality of children's day-to-day experiences.

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Members’ Briefing: Recommendations of the Smith Commission

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This special issue of Children in Europe asks what quality means in services for children under the age of three. (Children in Europe, a magazine for everyone working with children up to 10, was published in the English language by Children in Scotland between 2001 and 2013)

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Children in Scotland briefing – Out of School Care in Scotland January 2015

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Members’ Briefing: National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education

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Members’ Briefing: Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill – Part 4 (Provision of Named Persons)

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A high-level summary of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016

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Europe's youngest citizens: services and leave provision for under threes

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Europe's youngest citizens: services and leave provision for under threes

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Europe's youngest citizens: services and leave provision for under threes

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Europe's youngest citizens: services and leave provision for under threes

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Playing outside: why does it matter?

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Members’ briefing: Scottish Government Consultation on guidance and regulations to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) Act

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Parliamentary briefing: Involvement of non-resident parents in their children’s education

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Reflections on Making Space 2016. People - Process - Product