Children in Scotland

Sarah Gallier

Advice & Information Officer – Enquire

Sarah joined Enquire as Advice and Information Officer in August 2024. She offers advice and information on children and young people’s rights to additional support for learning.

Sarah has a wealth of experience working with families. Prior to joining the team she worked for Fife Gingerbread, providing holistic family support to help promote wellbeing and opportunities for families. Prior to this, Sarah worked within education as a PSA, she recently completed her HNC in Childhood Practice, working within a forest nursery. Sarah has a particular interest in outdoor learning and using a child centred approach to her work.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including her 2 dogs. She is an advanced scuba diver and has recently introduced her children to the wonders of diving, both now qualified. She loves travelling and exploring different countries and cultures with her family in tow.

Ellenor Hutson

Advice & Information Officer – Enquire

Ellenor Hutson has twenty years experience as an advice worker and has worked in a variety of settings including citizens advice bureau, law centres and advice lines.

Prior to joining Children in Scotland she was senior caseworker for an MP. Ellenor enjoys problem solving and helping people.

Outside of work, Ellenor enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dog, a standard Poodle named Bridae.

Abbey Stone

Assistant Policy, Projects and Participation Officer

Abbey joined us in May 2024 as Assistant Policy, Projects and Participation Officer. Prior to this, she was a primary teacher with a particular interest in children's rights. By embedding rights within the classroom, Abbey ensured it was respectful and inclusive environment for all. Children were aware of their rights and promoted them within the classroom, wider school, and the local community,

Before becoming a teacher, Abbey studied MSc in Historical Studies at the University of Strathclyde. Here she specialised in early modern, Scottish parliamentary history. She has a particular interest in the 1707 union of the crowns. As she is from Argyll and Bute she wrote her masters thesis on the 1685 Argyll rebellion.

In her spare time, Abbey likes watching documentaries, attending gigs, and singing.

David Yule

Policy, Projects and Participation Officer

David joined Children in Scotland as Policy, Projects and Participation Officer in January 2024. Before joining Children in Scotland, he worked as a participation officer at the Scottish Youth Parliament and in other policy and project roles at the organisation. He was also previously a volunteer youth worker with LGBT+ young people.

David has completed an MSc in Social Policy & Research and has since applied this learning within the children's rights sector working on projects to enhance children and young people's meaningful participation in local and national decision-making.

Outside of work David spends time with friends and family, cooking or eating.

Ellen Morton

Advice and Information Officer - Enquire

Ellen joined Enquire as an Advice and Information Officer in January 2024.

In this role they offer advice and information on children and young people’s rights to additional support for learning.

Ellen has a background in education, having previously worked as a teacher in Gaelic-medium education. In this role they took a particular interest in the specific experiences and needs of disabled children in bilingual education. They are currently studying for a master’s degree in Gaelic Education with the University of the Highlands & Islands where their research is focused on how schools can better support these children and young people.

Ellen has a PGDE in Education with a specialism in Gaelic Education, and a Gaelic and Sociology degree from the University of Glasgow. In their spare time Ellen enjoys reading and singing in the Govan Gaelic Choir.

Calum Rosie

Communications Officer

Calum took up the Communications Officer post in February 2025, and has since worked on Children in Scotland’s written content by creating social media content, drafting press releases, and contributing towards members’ publication Insight.

Calum has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing, which he has used in various and sundry roles including public affairs, intelligence research, and most recently a stint as a freelance writer and editor.

Outwith the hours of 9 to 5, he can be found writing for and acting on any stage that will have him, and petting any dog that will let him.

Roisín Laing

Policy, Projects and Participation Manager

Roisín joined Children in Scotland in October 2024. Her role is to support the children’s sector workforce to improve outcomes for children. This work aligns with Roisín’s commitment to child-centred social justice.

Before joining Children in Scotland, Roisín was an academic researcher, specialising in the history and experiences of Indigenous children in child protection systems. This proactive commitment to children’s rights motivated Roisín’s previous roles in primary education and in childcare in Scotland, England, and Australia.

Roisín has a PhD in nineteenth-century literature, and a PGCE with a specialism in Early Years. Outside work, Roisín enjoys yoga, piano, swimming, and spending time with her husband, her three young children, and her friends.

Caroline Christison

HR Manager

Caroline took up the post of HR Manager in September 2023. She has responsibility for all people-related activities.

Caroline has worked in HR for nearly 20 years with a variety of organisations, including more than 10 years working in the charity sector where she enjoys the opportunity to make a real contribution to society. She has a wealth of generalist experience as well as specialising in Reward and Recognition and Global Mobility at the University of Edinburgh. Caroline is also a trained mediator.

Outside of work, Caroline enjoys spending time with family and friends, with a love of sea swimming and long walks with her two border collies.

Sophie Elliott

Policy, Projects and Participation Officer

Sophie joined Children in Scotland in July 2023 as a Policy, Projects and Participation Officer. Prior to this, she was a primary school teacher with a specific interest in child-centred provision for young people with additional support needs.

Before her career in teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a research interest in young people’s access to the arts and other extra curricular activities in Scotland. During her studies, she worked at an after school club and facilitated workshops for children at a local youth theatre.

Outside of work, Sophie enjoys cooking and travelling.

Sophie Ward

Senior Communications Officer

Sophie joined Children in Scotland in July 2023. Previously, Sophie spent three years working for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra where she had the opportunity to work across its marketing activities and develop the Orchestra’s first ever digital concert season.

Sophie has ten years' experience managing projects for a number of culture organisations and charities including VisitScotland, RSPB Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland.

Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, fair-weather running and playing music.