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... Youth Voice Network for Scotland Meet Alison Thewliss 10 Mar 2025 “WELCome to your vote week” is the Electoral Commission’s annual awareness-raising week aimed at supporting young people to develop the knowledge and confidence they...

...to join a study visit to Scotland.  In March 2025, with a full plan and program in place we wELComed Amy, Tricia and six very excited students, some who had never travelled outside the USA, to Edinburgh for a week of cultural and learning...

...alternative payments designed specifically for families impacted by the cap. This is a wELCome addition, but there is little further clarity given in addition to the announcement of this measure in the December budget; in order to meet...

...will be key in providing the clarity needed in terms of how we will meet these targets. “We wELCome plans to bring forward the Children and Young People (Care) (Scotland) Bill that will support The Promise. Now is the time for prompt action...

...of realistic delivery in mind. For instance, while the children’s sector would undoubtedly wELCome seeing the Promise bill featured in the Legislative Programme section of the PfG, the challenges being created by inadequate government...

...Scotland? My time with Children in Scotland was really positive. From the start, the team was wELComing, and the environment was supportive. This was my first experience working in an office setting, and it gave me a great insight into a...

...“top priority” while announcing the scrapping of the two-child limit, a move that was wELComed by Children in Scotland. Despite this progress, there continues to be agreement across the children’s sector that more ambitious action is...

...lovely team members, they are always happy to help and will be easily located at our conference wELCome desk Know that it’s okay to step out of workshops and presentations if you need some space Make use of the green space located 10-minute...

... New Fairer Funding pilot wELComed as a positive first step by Children in Scotland 6 February 2025 Children in Scotland has wELComed the announcement of a new Fairer Funding pilot, created by the Scottish Government, as a positive first step...

...Children in Scotland wELComes Scottish Government decision to end the two-child benefit cap 5 Dec 2024 Children in Scotland has today wELComed the Scottish Government’s commitment to end the two-child benefit cap, describing the move as a...

... 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 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...

...29 January-4 February, schools and youth organisations across Scotland will participate in WELCome to Your Vote Week 2024. Catherine Heggie, Senior Communications & Engagement Officer at the Electoral Commission, explains how to get...

... Inclusion Ambassadors wELCome school return but say they still don't feel heard 23 September 2021 The Inclusion Ambassadors have shared their experiences of returning to school highlighting the positives of face-to-face interactions but...

... Our reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund wELComed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level 8 September 2021 Children in Scotland has responded to yesterday’s publication of the Programme for...

... New measures to support autistic pupils wELCome, but we mustn't lose momentum 16 December 2020 Children in Scotland, along with Scottish Autism and the National Autistic Society Scotland, has wELComed the recent announcement by Deputy First...

... ASL Review action plan wELCome, but actions speak louder than words 21 October 2020 Children in Scotland has wELComed publication of the Scottish Government’s ASL Review Action Plan but warned action is now required to make a tangible...

... UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and wELCome 22 November 2019 We have responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement on Wednesday that ministers are committed to a ‘maximalist’ approach to incorporation of the United...

... New mainstreaming guidance wELCome – but gap between policy and young people’s lived experience must be resolved Children in Scotland wELComes the publication of new guidance on the presumption of mainstreaming, and research on...

... Classrooms must be positive, open, safe environments where children feel wELCome and bullying can no longer thrive 7 February 2019 Jordan Allison, Campaign Manager at Show Racism the Red Card Scotland responds to Call 16 of our 25...

... Children in Scotland wELComes "historic" LGBTI inclusive education announcement National charity Children in Scotland has wELComed the announcement made by Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney in the Scottish...

... Child Poverty Delivery Plan wELCome, but Scottish Government must be 'more proactive' Responding to yesterday’s (29 March 2018) publication of Scotland’s first Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Amy Woodhouse, Children in Scotland’s Head of...

... Steps to reduce poverty-related attainment gap wELCome, but concern over measurement of change We have responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the measurement framework of the National Improvement Framework, voicing support for...

...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...

...Focus on quality in childcare wELCome, but "smarter thinking" required on school start age Following the announcement today by Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald on the expansion of free early learning and childcare, Children in...

...Anderson, Head of Services at Children in Scotland said: “Children in Scotland wELComes Audit Scotland's briefing, which sadly reflects the day-to-day reality for so many children, young people and families across Scotland, along...

...many this period signals change and renewal – not just with the change of the seasons and the wELCome sunshine – but also rolling us towards a new financial year, with new budgets, and new offerings across the sector. It’s undeniable...

...and doing things differently to deliver on our national child poverty targets.  There was a warm wELCome for the budget's focus on child poverty, including the proposal to scrap the two-child limit which currently restricts support certain...

...experienced by families. As well as extending our reach, the renovation will create a more wELComing and fit-for-purpose facility, a one-stop shop for whole-family support that will serve our city for many years to come.” Cheryl Ferguson,...

...fell by 8%, so retention and recruitment of foster carers are more important than ever. We wELCome plans to launch a national recruitment campaign and want to ensure current and former foster carers are involved in this as much as...

...trapped in the homelessness system. “The Scottish Child Payment is a positive and wELCome intervention, but the evidence shows it’s just not enough; the First Minister simply can’t achieve his aim of eradicating child poverty if...

...to reduce children and young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing.” Campaigners have wELComed the statement following disappointment at the Scottish Government’s recent decision to delay a promised second consultation on alcohol...

...people being cared for by family or friends continues to rise. Published earlier this week by CELCIS (click here for more), the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection, for SCADR, the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data...

...get involved – as a speaker, workshop facilitator, exhibitor, sponsor or delegate, you are all wELCome!    About the Author Simon Massey is the Head of Engagement & Learning at Children in Scotland. Meet our...

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...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact Lucy Johnson, Development Manager, by email on...

...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact Annie Watson, Enquire Service Manager, by email on...

...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact Annie Watson, Enquire Service Manager, by email on...

...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact Mark Patterson, Senior Advice and Information Officer by email...

...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact Marie Harrison, Service Manager (Children’s Views) by email...

...Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We wELCome applications from everyone. For an informal chat about the job, please contact please contact Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Policy and...

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... Our Conferences Annual Conference 2024 What a pleasure it is to be able to wELCome you to our Annual Conference. We are in a brand new slot, moving away from November which was becoming a particularly busy time of year for the...

... Our work Services & Funds Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund The Scottish Government’s four-year Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund came to an end in March 2022.  We are currently (as of June 2022) working with...

... WELCome to Children in Scotland's Mental Health Conference 2023 and our Online Hub, where you will find selected further reading, resources and learning opportunities. The Recite Me tool is available for accessibility. Click the icon on the...

...children and young people 2025 – What delegates have said:“Great trainer. Knowledgeable, wELComing and was safe place to learn.”- Attendee from Midlothian Council, Child Protection for Managers 2025 – What delegates have said:“I...

...children and young people 2025 – What delegates have said:“Great trainer. Knowledgeable, wELComing and was safe place to learn.”- Attendee from Midlothian Council, Child Protection for Managers 2025 –   What delegates have...

...To stimulate discussions, cue cards will be provided to prompt conversations. Participants are wELCome to move freely through the space and gravitate towards topics and interactions that best suit their interests. Please register to participate...

...the physical and mental health of children and young people – and strives to be inclusive and wELComing to all ability levels. This workshop explores how junior parkrun aims to inspire children and young people to get active, build connections...

...lobby, Ballroom foyer, Cambridge suite (exhibition hall)   9:35am – 10:15am WELCome Lord Provost + Imperial Suite (main hall) WELCome from our co-chairs and Children in Scotland's Chief Executive Adult co-chair: Nicola...

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

... Magazine / News: CELCIS' annual Christmas card design competition now open Posted 29 November, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond Arts care experience creative School-aged children and young people with care experience...

... Magazine / News: Scouts wELCome new programme for early years children Posted 9 Sept, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond Early years health and wellbeing outdoor learning Scouts Scotland has introduced a new...

...November, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond childcare childminding Early years ELC out of school care Implementation of the Scottish Government’s extension to funded childcare hours is failing childminding and...