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Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference
... Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for 2025 conference 03 October 2024 Children in Scotland has called for workshop submissions for its 2025 Annual Conference. Taking place from 28-29 May in Glasgow, the renowned Children’s...
Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding
... Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding 22 August 2024 Children in Scotland’s response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny - Third sector funding...
Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland
... Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland 17 Oct 2024 Last year, we spoke to Gregory Metcalfe from the Children’s Parliament in our member magazine, Insight, about a project placing Children’s views at the forefront of AI...
Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member
...Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member 30 Aug 2024 Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) has just launched a new recruitment drive to find more Panel Members to help make legal decisions with and for infants, Children...
Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025
... Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025 3 Oct 2024 Simon Massey, Children in Scotland’s Head of Engagement & Learning, shares the plans for the charity’s annual conference taking place 28-29 May...
16 years of supporting Children to stand up for their rights
... 16 years of supporting Children to stand up for their rights Member Spotlight: Clan Childlaw 13 Sep 2024 Earlier this year, Clan Childlaw celebrated 16 years of providing legal services for Children and young people that were...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill 3 Sep 2024 Children in Scotland has responded to the call for views opened by the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee on the...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s Children & young people from alcohol marketing
... Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s Children & young people from alcohol marketing 20 Aug 2024 Alcohol Focus Scotland, BMA Scotland, Children in Scotland, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and...
Keeping Children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place
... Keeping Children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place 13 Aug 2024 Simon Massey, Head of Engagement & Learning at Children in Scotland, reflects on his work around child protection and safeguarding and makes...
Building a brighter culture of play for Children and young people
... Building a brighter culture of play for Children and young people 7 Aug 2024 Today, Wednesday 7 August, marks Playday, the annual celebration of Children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child...
#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day 6 Aug 2024 Today, Tuesday 6 August, young people up and down the country will be feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves as they receive their exam results. Whether...
Caledonia Play designs play solutions for Children with additional support needs
... Caledonia Play designs play solutions for Children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For Children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"
... "Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful" 16 Oct 2024 Aiming to champion and safeguard the human rights of Scotland’s next generation, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner...
From screens to success – boosting Children's executive function skills in the digital age
... From screens to success – boosting Children's executive function skills in the digital age 25 Sep 2024 Emerging research has shown that both the pandemic and our increasingly digital age, filled with screens and virtual connection, are...
Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
... Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards 5 Sep 2024 Children in Scotland’s young people’s advisory group, Changing our World (CoW), was recognised for the “extraordinary...
Children in Scotland joins campaign to put Children at the heart of policy making
... Children in Scotland joins campaign to put Children at the heart of policy making 27 Mar 2024 Children in Scotland has given its support to a campaign that aims to put babies, Children and young people at the heart of policy making. Children...
Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma
... Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma 17 Jul 2024 Children in Scotland has today added two new courses to its dynamic eLearning Hub, providing innovative opportunities...
Children in Scotland appeals for Kiltwalk participants
... Children in Scotland appeals for Kiltwalk participants to support its vital work 4 Jun 2024 A group of staff and supporters from Children in Scotland are practising their strides ahead of this year’s Kiltwalk event, while seeking others to...
Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation
... Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation 16 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today (Thursday 16 May) responded to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Statutory Guidance...
Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment
...Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on his appointment as Scotland’s First Minister. Earlier this week, we were pleased to hear Mr Swinney reaffirm his commitment to...
Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
... Children need a playful world to thrive and survive 7 May 2024 As we gear up for our Annual Conference later this month, we hear from With Kids, who will be leading one of the 25 thought-provoking workshops taking place across the two-day...
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
... Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan 26 Apr 2024 The office of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) has released its plan for the next four years, putting Children and...
Children in Scotland reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2024
...Children in Scotland reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2024 9 Apr 2024 Children in Scotland has today revealed details of the packed programme for its upcoming Annual Conference 2024, with keynote speeches and workshops set to address...
Children in Scotland shortlisted for two prestigious awards
...Children in Scotland shortlisted for two prestigious awards Children in Scotland has been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024, which are this year centred around the theme of “grow, scale,...
Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes
... Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes 2 Feb 2024 Following the welcome news of plans to ban single use vapes, Children in Scotland is today calling on the Scottish Government to consider the recommendations of Children and...
Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
... Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible? Children in Scotland is calling for clearer guidance on the role of school staff in meeting pupils’ healthcare needs. Enquire, the Scottish Advice...
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government StaffAlternative Future (2015-2017)
...our blog summarising the work and conclusions of the project For more information contact: pppteam@Childreninscotland.org.uk Alternative Future newsletter 1 Download the first newsletter from the Alternative Future (AlF)...
Children Children's rights Europe WelfareThe road to safer journeys for Children and young people
...The road to safer journeys for Children and young people 19 Jun 2024 With responsibility for road safety learning and publicity, Road Safety Scotland’s (RSS) learning resources have always been ‘child-centric’, co-produced with teachers...
Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their Children safer this Child Safety Week
...Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their Children safer this Child Safety Week 21 May 2024 Ahead of Child Safety Week (Monday 3 – Sunday 9 June 2024), Katrina Phillips OBE, Chief Executive of the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)...
Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Annual Conference 2024 3 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today revealed two more speakers for its Annual Conference 2024, with teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy, and...
New project supports Children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...New project supports Children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music 21 Mar 2024 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHz5E0jktw[/embed] New research, published today (Thursday 21 March 2024), identifies ways...
Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024
... Nicola Killean joins expert lineup for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024 26 Feb 2024 Children in Scotland is delighted to announce the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will chair the first day...
Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
... Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working 13 Feb 2024 Award-winning estate agency, Yopa, has extended its partnership with Children in Scotland, providing crucial support for Children and...
Increasing access to hobbies for Children and young people
... Increasing access to hobbies for Children and young people 7 Feb 2024 Before embarking on her new role as CEO of Parenting across Scotland, Children in Scotland’s former Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, visited...
Advocating for the rights of Children – and using their voices to make change
... Advocating for the rights of Children – and using their voices to make change 13 Dec 2023 Developing new ways of working, the team at Enquire has been actively engaging with Children and young people to share their thoughts and opinions...
Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024
... Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024 12 Dec 2023 With Children in Scotland's flagship event returning in 2024, the organisation's Head of Engagement and Learning, Simon Massey, discusses the...
Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year
...Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year 24 Nov 2023 Award-winning estate agents, Yopa, will be extending its partnership with Children in Scotland for another six months including sponsorship of the...
Why young Children need Play Not Tests
... Why young Children need Play Not Tests Children in Scotland is supporting the new Upstart Scotland campaign, Play Not Tests, which launched yesterday. As part of the campaign, Upstart has published a dossier calling for the Scottish...
Children Education Scottish SchoolsA momentous moment for Children's rights in Scotland
... A momentous moment for Children's rights in Scotland 16 Jul 2024 Today, as the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes into effect, we celebrate a monumental step forward for Children’s rights in Scotland. While we all take a...
Put Children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
... Put Children's views at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform 18 Jun 2024 Following the publication of the Additional Support for Learning Inquiry report, Billy Anderson, Head of Services at Children in Scotland, reflects on...
Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024
... Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024 13 Jun 2024 Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to help improve Children and young people’s health and wellbeing? Or a young person who deserves some...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
... Nicola Killean: “Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work” 9 Apr 2024 Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will co-chair the first day of our upcoming Annual Conference 2024, sharing duties...
An accessible new learning portal for the Children’s sector launches
... An accessible new learning portal for the Children’s sector launches 18 Mar 2024 An accessible new online learning portal which aims to support practitioners working across Children’s services in Scotland launches today (Monday 18 March...
Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring Children’s rights and AI
... Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring Children’s rights and AI Safer Internet Day is the UK's biggest event highlighting the importance of online safety, and for 2024, the theme is ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence...
Making cyber security fun for Children
... Making cyber security fun for Children 5 Dec 2023 As the issue of staying safe online impacts people in their personal and professional lives, Frances O’Neill, founder of Story Learning, discusses a project that is advocating for cyber...
New partnership set to improve access to education for professionals in the Children’s sector
...New partnership set to improve access to education for Children’s sector professionals 22 Nov 2023 An exciting new partnership between The Open University in Scotland and Children in Scotland is set to improve access to education for...
Mental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but Children’s voices must be at heart of implementation
...Mental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but Children’s voices must be at heart of implementation Responding to today’s announcement of the Scottish Government’s new ten-year Mental Health Strategy, Children in Scotland’s...
Children Early years Families Health Mental Health Scottish Government WellbeingChildren in Scotland - Third Sector Funding Inquiry response
Children in Scotland response to ASL inquiry
Children and Young People CPG December agenda
...Agenda for the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People, held on Wednesday 13...
Children in Scotland Annual Report 2016/17
...Children in Scotland's annual report for the financial period 1 April 2016 - 31 March...
Children in Scotland's Annual Report and Financial Statements 2016/17
...Children in Scotland's annual report and financial statements for the financial period 1 April 2016 - 31 March...
Children in Scotland's Annual Report 2014/15
...Children in Scotland's Annual Report...
Children in Scotland's Annual Report 2015/16
Children in Scotland's Strategic Plan A3
Children in Scotland's Strategic Plan A4
Children's Hospices Across Scotland: Senior Management Accountant
... Back Children's Hospices Across Scotland: Senior Management Accountant Full time £38,500 - £44,500 Edinburgh We are delighted to share news of a Senior Management Accountant vacancy in the Finance team. Reporting to...
Children's Health Scotland: Trustee
... Back Children's Health Scotland: Trustee Scotland-wide Variable hours to attend Committee meetings Voluntary work with paid expenses Are you passionate about supporting the right of every child to the best possible health?...
Children’s support services and Self-directed Support
...Points on Practice. Children’s support services and Self-directed...
“We mustn’t lose sight of our collective goal”
...Turbyne takes stock of how poverty is impacting on families now – and why working in the Children’s sector gives her hope I have now been with Children in Scotland for just over a year. It has been a fulfilling time, during which my...
CEO chief executive Children Children's sector cost of living Families Inequality Jude pandemic Poverty resilience third sectorFunding, rights, travel and trade top concerns for young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe
...young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe 25 November 2020 A group of Children and young people have issued a series of calls about Scotland and the UK’s future relationship with Europe as part of a landmark...
Brexit Children economy EU Europe funding Participation referendum rights trade travel votes work young people‘Lessons for a new social settlement’ – publication of reports mark completion of groundbreaking five-year food project
...– publication of reports mark end of innovative five-year food project 9 June 2020 Children in Scotland has marked the completion of its long-running Food, Families, Futures (FFF) project with the publication of two reports...
Children communities community familis FFF Food income Inequality partnership PovertyWhy our third sector deserves first class support
...Project, Vicky Wan explains why we want to support organisations to become equal partners in Children and Family Services – and be ready to respond to any future crisis In her recent blog (click to read), our Head of External Affairs...
Children Covid-19 crisis emergency family services Support third sectorFirst Minister challenged by young people on mental health support and Brexit aftermath
...Question Time (FMQT) Next Generation was recorded in Glasgow on Wednesday 12 September, with 100 Children and young people in attendance. It was broadcast on STV’s flagship current affairs programme, Scotland Tonight, on Thursday 13 September....
Children Nicola Sturgeon Participation young peopleFood, Families, Futures project sees summer take-up rise to almost 4,000
...sees summer take-up rise to almost 4,000 14 August 2017 Almost 4,000 places were taken up by Children, parents and guardians attending school and community clubs as part of Children in Scotland’s Food, Families, Futures (FFF) project during...
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie BrockPhysical appearance, sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school
...sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school Children experiencing bullying and harassment in Scottish schools are targeted on the basis of physical appearance, sexuality and identity, and the...
Children Children's rights Families Scottish Schools Staff Support WellbeingChampioning participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities
...Championing participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities Children in Scotland has published its strategic priorities for the next four years, making commitments to champion the needs and voices of Children,...
Children News Participate ParticipationProject challenging food poverty expands to 26 schools across Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire
...July 2017 From today, 26 schools in the west of Scotland will be taking part in Children in Scotland’s expanded Food, Families, Futures partnership. In partnership with local groups and food distribution company Brakes’ Meals...
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie Brock Scottish SchoolsCelebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit
...Celebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock made the following statement reflecting on the result of the 2017 UK General Election: "As an organisation that has always championed...
Benefits Brexit Children Children's rights Election Europe Families Jackie Brock PovertyFocus on quality in childcare welcome, but "smarter thinking" required on school start age
...Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald on the expansion of free early learning and childcare, Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock said: “We welcome the focus on quality and support for the workforce in Mark McDonald’s...
Children Early years Families Jackie Brock Parents Scottish Government Support WellbeingEffective child protection system ‘depends on poverty reduction and strong local services’
...said the government would introduce new legislation to criminalise emotional abuse and neglect of Children. Responding to today’s announcement Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock, who was a member of the review group,...
Benefits Children Jackie Brock Poverty Protection Scottish Government SupportEducation governance proposals risk ‘zero impact’ on attainment gap
...for reform of education governance will fail to make any progress in narrowing the attainment gap, Children in Scotland believes. Responding to the Scottish Government’s Education Governance Review, the charity strongly questions whether...
Children Children's rights Decision making Education Jackie Brock Scottish Government Scottish Schools Support231024 - Voices Forum on Children in Scotland's Manifesto 2026-2031
... Voices Forum: Towards 2026: Developing Children in Scotland’s next Manifesto Wednesday 23 October 2024, 10am-12pm, online The next meeting of the Voices Forum will discuss initial ideas for Children in Scotland's Manifesto...
ASL Inquiry Education, Children and Young People Committee
... About us Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Inquiry: Education, Children and Young People Committee November 2023 The Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament is conducting an inquiry into Additional...
Stop excluding Children from Brexit dialogue, Children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians
... Stop excluding Children from Brexit dialogue, Children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians 13 September 2017 Children must be heard and their views sought on Brexit, representatives from Scotland’s Children’s sector...
Brexit Children Children's rights Jackie BrockConsultation Response: Inquiry into the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People (December 2021)
...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's inquiry into the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young...
Consultation Response: Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill (Jan 2020)
...Children in Scotland's response to the consultation on the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill (Jan...
Consultation Response: Ending the Sale of Energy Drinks to Children and Young People (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...
Call for Evidence: Children (Scotland) Bill
...Children in Scotland response to the Justice Committee's call for views on the Children (Scotland) Bill. Closing date: 15 November...
Consultation Response: Children Services Planning Statutory Guidance Part 3 (June 2019)
...The National Third Sector GIRFEC project's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Children Services...
Call for Evidence: Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 (January 2019)
...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....
Consultation Response: Review of the Children and Young People Act 1937 and the Sexual Offences Act 2009 (Nov 2018)
...Scottish Government Consultation on the Review of the Children and Young People Act 1937 and the Sexual Offences Act...
Call for Evidence Response: Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing Poverty (March 2018)
...Children in Scotland responded to the Education & Skills Committee call for evidence on the Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing...
Investing in Children – Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage
Consultation response: Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (August 2017)
...Children in Scotland responded to the Education and Skills Committee's call for evidence into the Children and Young People (Information Sharing)(Scotland) Bill....
Helping Children Learn
...Involving non-resident parents in their Children’s education – a practical guide for all those working within a learning...
29/01/25 - Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members
... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members Wednesday, 29 January 2025 10am - 12pm | Online/Zoom This event is for those who work for Local Authorities in membership with Children in...
30/10/24 - Empowering Children
... Learning Training & Events Empowering Children: executive function skills to thrive in a dynamic world Wednesday, 30 October 2024 10am-12:00pm | Online/Zoom Learn to create experiences and interactions to strengthen Children and...
Launch of Children's Pocket Garden Design competition
...16.01.24 by Alice Hinds design Education environment schools Children across Scotland are being encouraged to take inspiration from “nature’s engineers” as Keep Scotland Beautiful launches the annual...
design Education environment schoolsConsultation Response: Children's Care and Justice Bill (June 2022)
...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's consultation on the Children's Care and Justice Bill...
Consultation Response: State of Children's Rights Survey (August 2020)
...Children in Scotland's Response to the State of Children's Rights Survey. Closing date: 31 July...
Consultation Response: State of Children's Rights Survey (July 2019)
...Children in Scotland response to Together's State of Children's Rights Report survey....
Nominations open for Bookbug Hero Award 2024
...Hero Award 2024 – here’s everything you need to know Posted 13.10.23 by Alice Hinds Children Early years Learning libraries practitioners reading young people The Scottish Book Trust has launched...
Children Early years Learning libraries practitioners reading young peopleAccess to Childcare Fund evaluation published
...childcare delivers for low income families Posted 06.10.23 by Alice Hinds childcare Children early learning Early years Families More parents have been able to start work or progress their careers, improve...
childcare Children early learning Early years FamiliesCutting the cost of the school day
...ways to cut the cost of the school day Posted 05.10.23 by Alice Hinds child poverty Children Education Poverty young people Pupils and staff at Braes High School, Falkirk, have been praised by the Scottish...
child poverty Children Education Poverty young peopleAnimation project shares experiences of the legal system
... Magazine / Innovative animation project shares Children and young people’s experiences of the legal system Posted 14.09.23 by Alice Hinds animation Children law young people Made with the input of young...
animation Children law young peopleNew report explores poverty and the care system
.../ New report explores poverty and the care system Posted 24.08.23 by Alice Hinds care system Children Poverty research New report reveals families face further financial hardship when Children are taken into care New research has revealed...
care system Children Poverty researchYoung people’s health worsened by poor quality housing
...worsened by poor quality housing, new research finds Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Children housing Poverty young people One in six young people in the UK is living in poor quality housing, according to new...
Children housing Poverty young peopleCoronation portrait project launched
... Magazine / BBC Children in Need launches coronation portrait project Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Arts Children culture Children around the country have been invited to take part in the upcoming coronation by...
Arts Children cultureYoung people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture
...to ‘step into’ cultural experiences Posted 12.04.23 by Lynn Gilmour Arts Children culture young people A new youth-led fund has opened to provide opportunities and support for young people to get involved...
Arts Children culture young peopleChristmas gifting charity struggling to meet demand
...struggling to meet demand Posted 1 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity Children Families third sector young people A Fife charity is calling for help to meet the needs of families this...
charity Children Families third sector young peopleMembers’ Forums
... Members’ Forums Our member forums have been developed to meet the different needs of the Children’s workforce while also providing the opportunity to bring members together with the ambition of influencing policy and...
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Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference
... Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for 2025 conference 03 October 2024 Children in Scotland has called for workshop submissions for its 2025 Annual Conference. Taking place from 28-29 May in Glasgow, the renowned Children’s...
Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding
... Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding 22 August 2024 Children in Scotland’s response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny - Third sector funding...
Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland
... Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland 17 Oct 2024 Last year, we spoke to Gregory Metcalfe from the Children’s Parliament in our member magazine, Insight, about a project placing Children’s views at the forefront of AI...
Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member
...Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member 30 Aug 2024 Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) has just launched a new recruitment drive to find more Panel Members to help make legal decisions with and for infants, Children...
Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025
... Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025 3 Oct 2024 Simon Massey, Children in Scotland’s Head of Engagement & Learning, shares the plans for the charity’s annual conference taking place 28-29 May...
16 years of supporting Children to stand up for their rights
... 16 years of supporting Children to stand up for their rights Member Spotlight: Clan Childlaw 13 Sep 2024 Earlier this year, Clan Childlaw celebrated 16 years of providing legal services for Children and young people that were...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill 3 Sep 2024 Children in Scotland has responded to the call for views opened by the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee on the...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s Children & young people from alcohol marketing
... Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s Children & young people from alcohol marketing 20 Aug 2024 Alcohol Focus Scotland, BMA Scotland, Children in Scotland, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and...
Keeping Children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place
... Keeping Children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place 13 Aug 2024 Simon Massey, Head of Engagement & Learning at Children in Scotland, reflects on his work around child protection and safeguarding and makes...
Building a brighter culture of play for Children and young people
... Building a brighter culture of play for Children and young people 7 Aug 2024 Today, Wednesday 7 August, marks Playday, the annual celebration of Children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child...
#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day 6 Aug 2024 Today, Tuesday 6 August, young people up and down the country will be feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves as they receive their exam results. Whether...
Caledonia Play designs play solutions for Children with additional support needs
... Caledonia Play designs play solutions for Children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For Children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"
... "Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful" 16 Oct 2024 Aiming to champion and safeguard the human rights of Scotland’s next generation, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner...
From screens to success – boosting Children's executive function skills in the digital age
... From screens to success – boosting Children's executive function skills in the digital age 25 Sep 2024 Emerging research has shown that both the pandemic and our increasingly digital age, filled with screens and virtual connection, are...
Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
... Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards 5 Sep 2024 Children in Scotland’s young people’s advisory group, Changing our World (CoW), was recognised for the “extraordinary...
Children in Scotland joins campaign to put Children at the heart of policy making
... Children in Scotland joins campaign to put Children at the heart of policy making 27 Mar 2024 Children in Scotland has given its support to a campaign that aims to put babies, Children and young people at the heart of policy making. Children...
Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma
... Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma 17 Jul 2024 Children in Scotland has today added two new courses to its dynamic eLearning Hub, providing innovative opportunities...
Children in Scotland appeals for Kiltwalk participants
... Children in Scotland appeals for Kiltwalk participants to support its vital work 4 Jun 2024 A group of staff and supporters from Children in Scotland are practising their strides ahead of this year’s Kiltwalk event, while seeking others to...
Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation
... Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation 16 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today (Thursday 16 May) responded to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Statutory Guidance...
Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment
...Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on his appointment as Scotland’s First Minister. Earlier this week, we were pleased to hear Mr Swinney reaffirm his commitment to...
Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
... Children need a playful world to thrive and survive 7 May 2024 As we gear up for our Annual Conference later this month, we hear from With Kids, who will be leading one of the 25 thought-provoking workshops taking place across the two-day...
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
... Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan 26 Apr 2024 The office of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) has released its plan for the next four years, putting Children and...
Children in Scotland reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2024
...Children in Scotland reveals full programme for Annual Conference 2024 9 Apr 2024 Children in Scotland has today revealed details of the packed programme for its upcoming Annual Conference 2024, with keynote speeches and workshops set to address...
Children in Scotland shortlisted for two prestigious awards
...Children in Scotland shortlisted for two prestigious awards Children in Scotland has been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024, which are this year centred around the theme of “grow, scale,...
Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes
... Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes 2 Feb 2024 Following the welcome news of plans to ban single use vapes, Children in Scotland is today calling on the Scottish Government to consider the recommendations of Children and...
Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
... Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible? Children in Scotland is calling for clearer guidance on the role of school staff in meeting pupils’ healthcare needs. Enquire, the Scottish Advice...
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government StaffThe road to safer journeys for Children and young people
...The road to safer journeys for Children and young people 19 Jun 2024 With responsibility for road safety learning and publicity, Road Safety Scotland’s (RSS) learning resources have always been ‘child-centric’, co-produced with teachers...
Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their Children safer this Child Safety Week
...Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their Children safer this Child Safety Week 21 May 2024 Ahead of Child Safety Week (Monday 3 – Sunday 9 June 2024), Katrina Phillips OBE, Chief Executive of the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)...
Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Annual Conference 2024 3 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today revealed two more speakers for its Annual Conference 2024, with teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy, and...
New project supports Children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...New project supports Children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music 21 Mar 2024 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHz5E0jktw[/embed] New research, published today (Thursday 21 March 2024), identifies ways...
Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024
... Nicola Killean joins expert lineup for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024 26 Feb 2024 Children in Scotland is delighted to announce the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will chair the first day...
Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
... Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working 13 Feb 2024 Award-winning estate agency, Yopa, has extended its partnership with Children in Scotland, providing crucial support for Children and...
Increasing access to hobbies for Children and young people
... Increasing access to hobbies for Children and young people 7 Feb 2024 Before embarking on her new role as CEO of Parenting across Scotland, Children in Scotland’s former Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, visited...
Advocating for the rights of Children – and using their voices to make change
... Advocating for the rights of Children – and using their voices to make change 13 Dec 2023 Developing new ways of working, the team at Enquire has been actively engaging with Children and young people to share their thoughts and opinions...
Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024
... Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024 12 Dec 2023 With Children in Scotland's flagship event returning in 2024, the organisation's Head of Engagement and Learning, Simon Massey, discusses the...
Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year
...Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year 24 Nov 2023 Award-winning estate agents, Yopa, will be extending its partnership with Children in Scotland for another six months including sponsorship of the...
Why young Children need Play Not Tests
... Why young Children need Play Not Tests Children in Scotland is supporting the new Upstart Scotland campaign, Play Not Tests, which launched yesterday. As part of the campaign, Upstart has published a dossier calling for the Scottish...
Children Education Scottish SchoolsA momentous moment for Children's rights in Scotland
... A momentous moment for Children's rights in Scotland 16 Jul 2024 Today, as the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes into effect, we celebrate a monumental step forward for Children’s rights in Scotland. While we all take a...
Put Children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
... Put Children's views at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform 18 Jun 2024 Following the publication of the Additional Support for Learning Inquiry report, Billy Anderson, Head of Services at Children in Scotland, reflects on...
Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024
... Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024 13 Jun 2024 Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to help improve Children and young people’s health and wellbeing? Or a young person who deserves some...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
... Nicola Killean: “Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work” 9 Apr 2024 Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will co-chair the first day of our upcoming Annual Conference 2024, sharing duties...
An accessible new learning portal for the Children’s sector launches
... An accessible new learning portal for the Children’s sector launches 18 Mar 2024 An accessible new online learning portal which aims to support practitioners working across Children’s services in Scotland launches today (Monday 18 March...
Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring Children’s rights and AI
... Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring Children’s rights and AI Safer Internet Day is the UK's biggest event highlighting the importance of online safety, and for 2024, the theme is ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence...
Making cyber security fun for Children
... Making cyber security fun for Children 5 Dec 2023 As the issue of staying safe online impacts people in their personal and professional lives, Frances O’Neill, founder of Story Learning, discusses a project that is advocating for cyber...
New partnership set to improve access to education for professionals in the Children’s sector
...New partnership set to improve access to education for Children’s sector professionals 22 Nov 2023 An exciting new partnership between The Open University in Scotland and Children in Scotland is set to improve access to education for...
Mental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but Children’s voices must be at heart of implementation
...Mental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but Children’s voices must be at heart of implementation Responding to today’s announcement of the Scottish Government’s new ten-year Mental Health Strategy, Children in Scotland’s...
Children Early years Families Health Mental Health Scottish Government Wellbeing“We mustn’t lose sight of our collective goal”
...Turbyne takes stock of how poverty is impacting on families now – and why working in the Children’s sector gives her hope I have now been with Children in Scotland for just over a year. It has been a fulfilling time, during which my...
CEO chief executive Children Children's sector cost of living Families Inequality Jude pandemic Poverty resilience third sectorFunding, rights, travel and trade top concerns for young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe
...young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe 25 November 2020 A group of Children and young people have issued a series of calls about Scotland and the UK’s future relationship with Europe as part of a landmark...
Brexit Children economy EU Europe funding Participation referendum rights trade travel votes work young people‘Lessons for a new social settlement’ – publication of reports mark completion of groundbreaking five-year food project
...– publication of reports mark end of innovative five-year food project 9 June 2020 Children in Scotland has marked the completion of its long-running Food, Families, Futures (FFF) project with the publication of two reports...
Children communities community familis FFF Food income Inequality partnership PovertyWhy our third sector deserves first class support
...Project, Vicky Wan explains why we want to support organisations to become equal partners in Children and Family Services – and be ready to respond to any future crisis In her recent blog (click to read), our Head of External Affairs...
Children Covid-19 crisis emergency family services Support third sectorFirst Minister challenged by young people on mental health support and Brexit aftermath
...Question Time (FMQT) Next Generation was recorded in Glasgow on Wednesday 12 September, with 100 Children and young people in attendance. It was broadcast on STV’s flagship current affairs programme, Scotland Tonight, on Thursday 13 September....
Children Nicola Sturgeon Participation young peopleFood, Families, Futures project sees summer take-up rise to almost 4,000
...sees summer take-up rise to almost 4,000 14 August 2017 Almost 4,000 places were taken up by Children, parents and guardians attending school and community clubs as part of Children in Scotland’s Food, Families, Futures (FFF) project during...
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie BrockPhysical appearance, sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school
...sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school Children experiencing bullying and harassment in Scottish schools are targeted on the basis of physical appearance, sexuality and identity, and the...
Children Children's rights Families Scottish Schools Staff Support WellbeingChampioning participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities
...Championing participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities Children in Scotland has published its strategic priorities for the next four years, making commitments to champion the needs and voices of Children,...
Children News Participate ParticipationProject challenging food poverty expands to 26 schools across Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire
...July 2017 From today, 26 schools in the west of Scotland will be taking part in Children in Scotland’s expanded Food, Families, Futures partnership. In partnership with local groups and food distribution company Brakes’ Meals...
Children Councillors Families Food Health Jackie Brock Scottish SchoolsCelebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit
...Celebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock made the following statement reflecting on the result of the 2017 UK General Election: "As an organisation that has always championed...
Benefits Brexit Children Children's rights Election Europe Families Jackie Brock PovertyFocus on quality in childcare welcome, but "smarter thinking" required on school start age
...Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald on the expansion of free early learning and childcare, Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock said: “We welcome the focus on quality and support for the workforce in Mark McDonald’s...
Children Early years Families Jackie Brock Parents Scottish Government Support WellbeingEffective child protection system ‘depends on poverty reduction and strong local services’
...said the government would introduce new legislation to criminalise emotional abuse and neglect of Children. Responding to today’s announcement Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock, who was a member of the review group,...
Benefits Children Jackie Brock Poverty Protection Scottish Government SupportEducation governance proposals risk ‘zero impact’ on attainment gap
...for reform of education governance will fail to make any progress in narrowing the attainment gap, Children in Scotland believes. Responding to the Scottish Government’s Education Governance Review, the charity strongly questions whether...
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Children's Hospices Across Scotland: Senior Management Accountant
... Back Children's Hospices Across Scotland: Senior Management Accountant Full time £38,500 - £44,500 Edinburgh We are delighted to share news of a Senior Management Accountant vacancy in the Finance team. Reporting to...
Children's Health Scotland: Trustee
... Back Children's Health Scotland: Trustee Scotland-wide Variable hours to attend Committee meetings Voluntary work with paid expenses Are you passionate about supporting the right of every child to the best possible health?...
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ASL Inquiry Education, Children and Young People Committee
... About us Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Inquiry: Education, Children and Young People Committee November 2023 The Education, Children and Young People Committee at the Scottish Parliament is conducting an inquiry into Additional...
29/01/25 - Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members
... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members Wednesday, 29 January 2025 10am - 12pm | Online/Zoom This event is for those who work for Local Authorities in membership with Children in...
30/10/24 - Empowering Children
... Learning Training & Events Empowering Children: executive function skills to thrive in a dynamic world Wednesday, 30 October 2024 10am-12:00pm | Online/Zoom Learn to create experiences and interactions to strengthen Children and...
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Children in Scotland - Third Sector Funding Inquiry response
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Children and Young People CPG December agenda
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Children in Scotland Annual Report 2016/17
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Children in Scotland's Annual Report and Financial Statements 2016/17
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...Children in Scotland's annual report and financial statements for the financial period 1 April 2016 - 31 March...
Children in Scotland's Annual Report 2014/15
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Children in Scotland's Annual Report 2015/16
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Children in Scotland's Strategic Plan A3
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Children in Scotland's Strategic Plan A4
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Children’s support services and Self-directed Support
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231024 - Voices Forum on Children in Scotland's Manifesto 2026-2031
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... Voices Forum: Towards 2026: Developing Children in Scotland’s next Manifesto Wednesday 23 October 2024, 10am-12pm, online The next meeting of the Voices Forum will discuss initial ideas for Children in Scotland's Manifesto...
Stop excluding Children from Brexit dialogue, Children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians
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... Stop excluding Children from Brexit dialogue, Children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians 13 September 2017 Children must be heard and their views sought on Brexit, representatives from Scotland’s Children’s sector...
Brexit Children Children's rights Jackie BrockConsultation Response: Inquiry into the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People (December 2021)
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...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's inquiry into the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young...
Consultation Response: Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill (Jan 2020)
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...Children in Scotland's response to the consultation on the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill (Jan...
Consultation Response: Ending the Sale of Energy Drinks to Children and Young People (February 2020)
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...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...
Call for Evidence: Children (Scotland) Bill
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...Children in Scotland response to the Justice Committee's call for views on the Children (Scotland) Bill. Closing date: 15 November...
Consultation Response: Children Services Planning Statutory Guidance Part 3 (June 2019)
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...The National Third Sector GIRFEC project's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Children Services...
Call for Evidence: Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 (January 2019)
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...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....
Consultation Response: Review of the Children and Young People Act 1937 and the Sexual Offences Act 2009 (Nov 2018)
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...Scottish Government Consultation on the Review of the Children and Young People Act 1937 and the Sexual Offences Act...
Call for Evidence Response: Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing Poverty (March 2018)
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...Children in Scotland responded to the Education & Skills Committee call for evidence on the Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing...
Investing in Children – Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage
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Consultation response: Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill (August 2017)
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...Children in Scotland responded to the Education and Skills Committee's call for evidence into the Children and Young People (Information Sharing)(Scotland) Bill....
Helping Children Learn
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...Involving non-resident parents in their Children’s education – a practical guide for all those working within a learning...
Launch of Children's Pocket Garden Design competition
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...16.01.24 by Alice Hinds design Education environment schools Children across Scotland are being encouraged to take inspiration from “nature’s engineers” as Keep Scotland Beautiful launches the annual...
design Education environment schoolsConsultation Response: Children's Care and Justice Bill (June 2022)
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...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's consultation on the Children's Care and Justice Bill...
Consultation Response: State of Children's Rights Survey (August 2020)
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...Children in Scotland's Response to the State of Children's Rights Survey. Closing date: 31 July...
Consultation Response: State of Children's Rights Survey (July 2019)
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...Children in Scotland response to Together's State of Children's Rights Report survey....
Nominations open for Bookbug Hero Award 2024
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...Hero Award 2024 – here’s everything you need to know Posted 13.10.23 by Alice Hinds Children Early years Learning libraries practitioners reading young people The Scottish Book Trust has launched...
Children Early years Learning libraries practitioners reading young peopleAccess to Childcare Fund evaluation published
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...childcare delivers for low income families Posted 06.10.23 by Alice Hinds childcare Children early learning Early years Families More parents have been able to start work or progress their careers, improve...
childcare Children early learning Early years FamiliesCutting the cost of the school day
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...ways to cut the cost of the school day Posted 05.10.23 by Alice Hinds child poverty Children Education Poverty young people Pupils and staff at Braes High School, Falkirk, have been praised by the Scottish...
child poverty Children Education Poverty young peopleAnimation project shares experiences of the legal system
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... Magazine / Innovative animation project shares Children and young people’s experiences of the legal system Posted 14.09.23 by Alice Hinds animation Children law young people Made with the input of young...
animation Children law young peopleNew report explores poverty and the care system
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.../ New report explores poverty and the care system Posted 24.08.23 by Alice Hinds care system Children Poverty research New report reveals families face further financial hardship when Children are taken into care New research has revealed...
care system Children Poverty researchYoung people’s health worsened by poor quality housing
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...worsened by poor quality housing, new research finds Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Children housing Poverty young people One in six young people in the UK is living in poor quality housing, according to new...
Children housing Poverty young peopleCoronation portrait project launched
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... Magazine / BBC Children in Need launches coronation portrait project Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Arts Children culture Children around the country have been invited to take part in the upcoming coronation by...
Arts Children cultureYoung people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture
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...to ‘step into’ cultural experiences Posted 12.04.23 by Lynn Gilmour Arts Children culture young people A new youth-led fund has opened to provide opportunities and support for young people to get involved...
Arts Children culture young peopleChristmas gifting charity struggling to meet demand
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...struggling to meet demand Posted 1 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity Children Families third sector young people A Fife charity is calling for help to meet the needs of families this...
charity Children Families third sector young peopleMembers’ Forums
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... Members’ Forums Our member forums have been developed to meet the different needs of the Children’s workforce while also providing the opportunity to bring members together with the ambition of influencing policy and...
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