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.

astone@childreninscotland.org.uk

Aisha Shafiq

Learning and Events Co-ordinator

As a Learning & Events Coordinator at Children in Scotland, Aisha plans and organises events like workshops and training sessions that help professionals working with children and young people gain valuable skills and knowledge. Handling a range of aspects from coordinating speakers and venues to promoting the events and ensuring they run smoothly. This role is all about creating impactful learning experiences that support the well-being and development of children across Scotland.

Prior to this Aisha Completed her 4-year Degree in Psychology from Heriot Watt University, giving her a great understanding of the human mind and developing mind of children and young people. Aisha led a research project focussing on the struggles in help seeking behaviour among young people, adding meaningful evidence and research to the existing literature. Alongside this Aisha was an event leader, setting up greatly diverse events for the student at Heriot Watt University creating meaningful connections among all students.

In her spare time Aisha enjoys trying new recipes, creating engaging social media content, and diving into any form of arts and crafts. To keep active Aisha enjoys playing sports such as badminton and basketball and most importantly loves her sleep!

ashafiq@childreninscotland.org.uk

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.

dyule@childreninscotland.org.uk

Ellen Morton

Advice and Information Officer - Enquire

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

Prior to this she worked as a primary school teacher in Gaelic-medium education in Glasgow. She took a particular interest in supporting children with additional needs in bilingual education. She has also worked with children in other parts of the world, including Honduras, Uganda and New York City. She is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Gaelic Education.

Ellen is a fluent Gaelic speaker who sings in the Glasgow Gaelic choir. She also plays the fiddle and enjoys playing at sessions in Glasgow. She loves travel and spent last summer helping with the coffee harvest in the mountains of Peru.

emorton@childreninscotland.org.uk

Susie Dalton

Participation and Communications Office - My Rights, My Say

Susie joined My Rights, My Say as Participation and Communications Officer in December 2023. She is involved in establishing and developing a new young people’s advisory group in the service. She also contributes to the My Rights, My Say communications activity.

She is also a practicing artist, holding an MFA in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. She loves using her creativity when working with young people to make the most of their brilliant ideas and to provide meaningful ways for their voices and experiences to be heard.

When not working, Susie loves being outside, making art, dancing, and cosying up with a good book.

Momo Zhong

Administrative Assistant - Learning & Events

Momo joined Children in Scotland in October 2023 as Administrative Assistant in the Learning & Events team.

Momo has more than seven years' experience in the education field. She worked in Thailand for two years as a Mandarin teacher before coming to the UK for her postgraduate study. In 2021, she achieved her master’s degree in Language Education at the University of Edinburgh. Previously, she also worked as a childcare support worker. Supporting children and young people to flourish and grow as individuals has always been her passion.

Outside of work, Momo enjoys the great outdoors, doing things like cycling, hiking and camping.

mzhong@childreninscotland.org.uk

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.

rlaing@childreninscotland.org.uk

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.

cchristison@childreninscotland.org.uk