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Voicebox 2025: National joke-telling competition closes on April Fools Day
...the Scottish Parliament. Organised by Children in Scotland members the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), VoiceBox celebrates the joy of laughter while highlighting the vital role communication plays in children’s...
The Promise to Parkrun: children’s sector conference to deliver diverse programme
...Rights) Workshops covering children’s mental health, additional support needs, labels and Language, outdoor play, peer mediation, and much more Chairing from Nicola Killean, Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and Fiona...
Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’
...Just last week, I read about how a deaf teenager has won a legal case to have a British Sign Language interpreter in her school lessons, supporting her right to education. This is really positive news, but how do we ensure the voices of our...
Gaelic Teaching Hub announced
...Cabinet Secretary met with staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, during a visit to discuss the aims of the new Centre in providing opportunities for Gaelic teachers across the country. Ahead...
Creating a definition of ‘care experience’
...clear value in introducing a universal legal definition of care experience to help normalise the Language of care and thus improving support, we know that amending legal definitions will only go so far. Our response urges the Scottish...
Access All Arts Fund brings new opportunities to children and young people in 2025
...and young people, who considered a wide range of barriers to the arts, including mental health, Language and cultural barriers, financial barriers, lack of access to materials or equipment, disabilities, and geographical barriers. Now in its...
‘Change the Language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
... ‘Change the Language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign Organisations across the children’s sector and beyond have joined Children in Scotland on its 25thanniversary in...
Primary pupils encouraged to submit jokes for the 2025 VoiceBox Competition
...communication skills, confidence and self-esteem. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the 2025 VoiceBox Competition has been designed to raise awareness of the importance of communication skills, as telling...
First Minister John Swinney faces child poverty calls at Children in Scotland-led sector meeting
...for local authorities and other public bodies. From the point of view of the Forum this is about Language, action, and using the tools at our disposal (for example Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments) to the best of our abilities....
Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens
...rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, Language, political opinion and nationality. Acknowledging the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives, the theme of this...
The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer
...nearby Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr – children’s trails, a Poet’s path, and a Scots Language themed playpark mean this is a full day visit! Brodie Castle and Estate, Moray – everyone can get involved in the fun in our Playful...
Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland
...already planned to do another course for our younger volunteers. We felt that due to a lot of the Language used in child protection training, we needed to be careful with our approach. The next course will be tailored to both our charity and the...
Amplifying the experiences of young people seeking legal representation in Scotland
...were used. The draft script was read out loud to the young people, who commented, refining the Language, adding jokes and making sure nuances were correctly expressed. The draft script this was also shared with lawyers at Clan Childlaw to check...
The aim is the same: people are at the heart of our communications strategy
...to content, adjust the colour contrast on a web page, or have content translated into another Language. Practically, this means that with all of our work, we have a focus on accessibility, which includes: providing captions and transcripts...
One step at a time
...a difference for young people and their families; I was working with organisations who spoke my Language, the Language of person-centred planning or, at its roots, John O’Brien’s “Five Dimensions of Inclusion”. Next steps The pilot...
New advisory board to explore and share the experience of foster care
...the Promise at The Fostering Network has taken many forms including a review of our organisational Language and beginning our trauma-informed journey. The ripple effect of work across the four nations in our organisation is a particularly exciting...
Should we blame influencers for online harm? 40,000 children have their say
...latest on all our learning opportunities plus features on ASL resources and Inclusive Language Click here to read Our membership offer Be part of the largest national children's sector membership...
How do we support long-term solutions when we’re confronted with a crisis?
...latest on all our learning opportunities plus features on ASL resources and Inclusive Language Click here to...
Mirrors and windows - why representing LGBT people, their lives and histories is vital within teaching and learning
...“lesbo”, “he-she”, and “gaydo” as part of common vernacular. I grew up around Language like that. It has been two decades since I was in primary school, when my only introduction to what being gay meant was in the context of...
Death, grief and the UNCRC
...also different How adults want to protect children and how this can often be a difficult balance Language we use and how we support children’s rights in an age-appropriate way. Breaking down the barriers to supporting children’s rights...
Ensuring equal access online
...alt-text for images; avoiding over-use of jargon and acronyms in policy documents, and using clear Language which can be easily read and understood by all. The fundamentals of our approach to accessibility are fairly simple – can everybody, or as...
“It’s important to remember these are not just numbers – these are real people”
...explain what the data means, alongside clear, simple graphics, and avoiding jargon and technical Language, will enable everyone to engage with our key messages. This will also support children’s rights to learn how their data has been...
Measurement and mission statement: what our new values mean to us
...that’s going to go away. Through the work of our designer Angus Doyle we’re able to bring this Language together with energy, colour and visual impact, as you’ll see from the graphic on our new Vision, Priorities and Values page. Thank you to...
board brave changing our world collaboration collaborative kind members open and fair Participation partnership valuesChildren in Scotland events: Inclusive Language guidance for trainers
... Children in Scotland events: Inclusive Language guidance for trainers This page offers a short guide to inclusive Language. We acknowledge that Language and its usage is constantly evolving but want to ensure that our learning experiences are...
Call 1: Change the Language of poverty: Young people deserve dignity, not stigma and discrimination
... Call 1: Change the Language of poverty: Young people deserve dignity, not stigma and discrimination By Josh, Rebecca, Divine and Somer My name is Young Person X. I live in Possilpark in a two-bedroom flat with my five brothers and my...
Consultation Response: British Sign Language National Plan (May 2017)
...Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its national plan for British Sign Language...
AC25 - workshops
...Explore the importance of trust and relationship-based practice while taking a deep dive into the Language we use and unconscious bias. Session 1D Alloway Suite Session 1E – Bearsden Suite (upstairs) Incorporating road...
AC25 - Programme
...of St Andrews Alloway Suite Workshop D: “Is that really all I am?” Exploring labels and Language use Workshop D: Language Leaders “Is that really all I am?” Exploring labels and Language use Alloway Suite Language...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...programmes delivered by highly specialist physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and Language therapists, teachers and learning, care and therapy practitioners. email | facebook | instagram | linkedin | X phone: 01236 456100 The...
AC24 - Speaker Bios
...across a range of education and freelance roles as well as completing the MA Education: Culture, Language & Identity at Goldsmiths. Mhairi Changing Our World Young Person Chair Day One Mhairi is a member of Changing our World (CoW) who...
Our history
...years. An array of publications, including Children in Europe magazine (published in some 15 Languages), study visits and conferences, research and projects, and partnership with architects, educators and the OECD in the international Making...
New app launched to help school leavers
...it too and he finds it very straightforward. It’s worded nicely also and there is no negative Language.” As well as supplying essential information for users, the platform also gathers feedback and statistics to enable local authorities to...
additional support needs Disability School transitionYoung people have their say on access to food
...of suggestions on how this stigma could be reduced, such as using more inclusive, non-targeted Language and challenging wider structural barriers. Ensuring that people know where they can get help to access food was also suggested, an issue...
Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young peoplePupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds
...now than before it was introduced, and enrolment in non-compulsory subjects such as Modern Languages and Expressive Arts continues to decline. Studying fewer National 5 subjects was associated with a lower pass rate on those...
Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish SchoolsInnes Burns
...holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication, specialising in the quality of Language surrounding debates in humanitarian interventions. Alongside his communications experience, he has a strong background in youth engagement,...
burnsInvestment in Gaelic education
...in Gaelic education Posted 26 October, 2022 by Nina Joynson Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish Government The Scottish Government has announced that seven education and community projects will receive funding under...
Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish GovernmentScottish-led study identifies dyslexia gene
...variants. Some of these are associated with other neurodevelopment conditions, such as Language delay, and with thinking skills. Many, however, are novel and could represent genes that more specifically associate with processes...
additional support for learning ASL ASN dyslexia Education Health literacyCreative expressions of care
...those in care, those who are care experienced, and the experiences of carers. It highlights the Language used to define them; society’s fascination with media tropes; the entanglement of care with class and poverty, and the role that care...
Arts care care experience young carersIt's time to deliver change in foster care
...engage with The Promise. Internally, we’ve committed to a review of our organisational Language and framing of care so we can work towards eradicating the stigmatisation of care experience, and we’re investing in trauma training for...
ASL care experienced Education foster care Health looked after children Mental HealtheLearning Hub
...you informed and at the centre of planning the whole way. We’ll help you consider accessibility, Language and design, and draw upon our expertise to make sure your module meets the outcomes you want your learners to achieve. We partner with...
Success Looks Different Award
...chose Buchanhaven Primary School as winners of the Primary School category due to the positive Language and quotes included in their application. The group also highlighted the broad range of achievements that the school recognise, their strong...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsMaking tech sector more inclusive with BSL
...than 500 British Sign Language signs have been created for terms related to digital technology to make the sector more inclusive for Deaf young people. The new...
accessibility BSL Education inclusion technologyMember directory: full
...of benefit to our Young Persons Support Workers | www.morayrapecrisis.scot/ Moray Speech & Language Therapy Department Healthcare service | nhsgrampian.org/service-hub/moray-speech-and-Language-therapy Multi-Cultural Family Base A...
Member directory: T-Z
... Learning and care for children and young people | indigogrp.com The Language Hub C.I.C. Language lessons for all abilities and multilingual library | theLanguagehub.co.uk The Machan Trust Work with children, young...
Member directory: N-S
...College of Paediatrics and Child Health | rcpch.ac.uk/nations/scotland Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) The professional body for speech and Language therapists, students and support workers | rcslt.org Rekindle Supplementary...
Member directory: G-M
...be of benefit to our Young Persons Support Workers | www.morayrapecrisis.scot/ Moray Speech & Language Therapy Department Healthcare service | nhsgrampian.org/service-hub/moray-speech-and-Language-therapy Multi-Cultural Family Base A...
New project to tackle racism in schools
...and that’s really unacceptable. So [I’m] introducing a system that filters out any racist Language and undertones and alienation that the Muslim students feel after reading that in the curriculum.” The Scottish Government has awarded...
anti-racism Education racismAnxiety named Children's Word of the Year
...of recent challenges. For more than a decade experts and academic researchers in the Children’s Language department have analysed the evolution of children’s Language and how it is used to reflect emotions and experiences. For 2021, wellbeing...
Mental Health WellbeingQ&A with Liz Fitzpatrick
...find a way to make GIRFEC more meaningful for them. "We broke down the wellbeing indicators into Language that children understood in the context of their experience at schools. Children then accessed a digital survey via a multi-user log in,...
GIRFEC WellbeingThe diversity of our pupils needs to be celebrated
...around the world so they are relevant to the meals learners in your class eat at home. Showcase Languages that are written in alternative scripts such as Arabic or Mandarin in art and literacy lessons. Encourage learners from different...
diversity Education inclusionBeth Fyfe
...recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Education and has an English Language and History degree from the University of Glasgow. In her spare time, Beth volunteers with the Scouts, supporting children in her local...
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Voicebox 2025: National joke-telling competition closes on April Fools Day
...the Scottish Parliament. Organised by Children in Scotland members the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), VoiceBox celebrates the joy of laughter while highlighting the vital role communication plays in children’s...
The Promise to Parkrun: children’s sector conference to deliver diverse programme
...Rights) Workshops covering children’s mental health, additional support needs, labels and Language, outdoor play, peer mediation, and much more Chairing from Nicola Killean, Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and Fiona...
Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’
...Just last week, I read about how a deaf teenager has won a legal case to have a British Sign Language interpreter in her school lessons, supporting her right to education. This is really positive news, but how do we ensure the voices of our...
Gaelic Teaching Hub announced
...Cabinet Secretary met with staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, during a visit to discuss the aims of the new Centre in providing opportunities for Gaelic teachers across the country. Ahead...
Creating a definition of ‘care experience’
...clear value in introducing a universal legal definition of care experience to help normalise the Language of care and thus improving support, we know that amending legal definitions will only go so far. Our response urges the Scottish...
Access All Arts Fund brings new opportunities to children and young people in 2025
...and young people, who considered a wide range of barriers to the arts, including mental health, Language and cultural barriers, financial barriers, lack of access to materials or equipment, disabilities, and geographical barriers. Now in its...
‘Change the Language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
... ‘Change the Language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign Organisations across the children’s sector and beyond have joined Children in Scotland on its 25thanniversary in...
Primary pupils encouraged to submit jokes for the 2025 VoiceBox Competition
...communication skills, confidence and self-esteem. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the 2025 VoiceBox Competition has been designed to raise awareness of the importance of communication skills, as telling...
First Minister John Swinney faces child poverty calls at Children in Scotland-led sector meeting
...for local authorities and other public bodies. From the point of view of the Forum this is about Language, action, and using the tools at our disposal (for example Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments) to the best of our abilities....
Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens
...rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, Language, political opinion and nationality. Acknowledging the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives, the theme of this...
The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer
...nearby Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr – children’s trails, a Poet’s path, and a Scots Language themed playpark mean this is a full day visit! Brodie Castle and Estate, Moray – everyone can get involved in the fun in our Playful...
Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland
...already planned to do another course for our younger volunteers. We felt that due to a lot of the Language used in child protection training, we needed to be careful with our approach. The next course will be tailored to both our charity and the...
Amplifying the experiences of young people seeking legal representation in Scotland
...were used. The draft script was read out loud to the young people, who commented, refining the Language, adding jokes and making sure nuances were correctly expressed. The draft script this was also shared with lawyers at Clan Childlaw to check...
The aim is the same: people are at the heart of our communications strategy
...to content, adjust the colour contrast on a web page, or have content translated into another Language. Practically, this means that with all of our work, we have a focus on accessibility, which includes: providing captions and transcripts...
One step at a time
...a difference for young people and their families; I was working with organisations who spoke my Language, the Language of person-centred planning or, at its roots, John O’Brien’s “Five Dimensions of Inclusion”. Next steps The pilot...
New advisory board to explore and share the experience of foster care
...the Promise at The Fostering Network has taken many forms including a review of our organisational Language and beginning our trauma-informed journey. The ripple effect of work across the four nations in our organisation is a particularly exciting...
Should we blame influencers for online harm? 40,000 children have their say
...latest on all our learning opportunities plus features on ASL resources and Inclusive Language Click here to read Our membership offer Be part of the largest national children's sector membership...
How do we support long-term solutions when we’re confronted with a crisis?
...latest on all our learning opportunities plus features on ASL resources and Inclusive Language Click here to...
Mirrors and windows - why representing LGBT people, their lives and histories is vital within teaching and learning
...“lesbo”, “he-she”, and “gaydo” as part of common vernacular. I grew up around Language like that. It has been two decades since I was in primary school, when my only introduction to what being gay meant was in the context of...
Death, grief and the UNCRC
...also different How adults want to protect children and how this can often be a difficult balance Language we use and how we support children’s rights in an age-appropriate way. Breaking down the barriers to supporting children’s rights...
Ensuring equal access online
...alt-text for images; avoiding over-use of jargon and acronyms in policy documents, and using clear Language which can be easily read and understood by all. The fundamentals of our approach to accessibility are fairly simple – can everybody, or as...
“It’s important to remember these are not just numbers – these are real people”
...explain what the data means, alongside clear, simple graphics, and avoiding jargon and technical Language, will enable everyone to engage with our key messages. This will also support children’s rights to learn how their data has been...
Measurement and mission statement: what our new values mean to us
...that’s going to go away. Through the work of our designer Angus Doyle we’re able to bring this Language together with energy, colour and visual impact, as you’ll see from the graphic on our new Vision, Priorities and Values page. Thank you to...
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Innes Burns
...holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication, specialising in the quality of Language surrounding debates in humanitarian interventions. Alongside his communications experience, he has a strong background in youth engagement,...
burnsBeth Fyfe
...recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Education and has an English Language and History degree from the University of Glasgow. In her spare time, Beth volunteers with the Scouts, supporting children in her local...
fyfeChildren in Scotland events: Inclusive Language guidance for trainers
... Children in Scotland events: Inclusive Language guidance for trainers This page offers a short guide to inclusive Language. We acknowledge that Language and its usage is constantly evolving but want to ensure that our learning experiences are...
AC25 - workshops
...Explore the importance of trust and relationship-based practice while taking a deep dive into the Language we use and unconscious bias. Session 1D Alloway Suite Session 1E – Bearsden Suite (upstairs) Incorporating road...
AC25 - Programme
...of St Andrews Alloway Suite Workshop D: “Is that really all I am?” Exploring labels and Language use Workshop D: Language Leaders “Is that really all I am?” Exploring labels and Language use Alloway Suite Language...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...programmes delivered by highly specialist physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and Language therapists, teachers and learning, care and therapy practitioners. email | facebook | instagram | linkedin | X phone: 01236 456100 The...
AC24 - Speaker Bios
...across a range of education and freelance roles as well as completing the MA Education: Culture, Language & Identity at Goldsmiths. Mhairi Changing Our World Young Person Chair Day One Mhairi is a member of Changing our World (CoW) who...
Our history
...years. An array of publications, including Children in Europe magazine (published in some 15 Languages), study visits and conferences, research and projects, and partnership with architects, educators and the OECD in the international Making...
eLearning Hub
...you informed and at the centre of planning the whole way. We’ll help you consider accessibility, Language and design, and draw upon our expertise to make sure your module meets the outcomes you want your learners to achieve. We partner with...
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Call 1: Change the Language of poverty: Young people deserve dignity, not stigma and discrimination
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... Call 1: Change the Language of poverty: Young people deserve dignity, not stigma and discrimination By Josh, Rebecca, Divine and Somer My name is Young Person X. I live in Possilpark in a two-bedroom flat with my five brothers and my...
Consultation Response: British Sign Language National Plan (May 2017)
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...Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its national plan for British Sign Language...
New app launched to help school leavers
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...it too and he finds it very straightforward. It’s worded nicely also and there is no negative Language.” As well as supplying essential information for users, the platform also gathers feedback and statistics to enable local authorities to...
additional support needs Disability School transitionYoung people have their say on access to food
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...of suggestions on how this stigma could be reduced, such as using more inclusive, non-targeted Language and challenging wider structural barriers. Ensuring that people know where they can get help to access food was also suggested, an issue...
Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young peoplePupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds
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...now than before it was introduced, and enrolment in non-compulsory subjects such as Modern Languages and Expressive Arts continues to decline. Studying fewer National 5 subjects was associated with a lower pass rate on those...
Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish SchoolsInvestment in Gaelic education
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...in Gaelic education Posted 26 October, 2022 by Nina Joynson Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish Government The Scottish Government has announced that seven education and community projects will receive funding under...
Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish GovernmentScottish-led study identifies dyslexia gene
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...variants. Some of these are associated with other neurodevelopment conditions, such as Language delay, and with thinking skills. Many, however, are novel and could represent genes that more specifically associate with processes...
additional support for learning ASL ASN dyslexia Education Health literacyCreative expressions of care
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...those in care, those who are care experienced, and the experiences of carers. It highlights the Language used to define them; society’s fascination with media tropes; the entanglement of care with class and poverty, and the role that care...
Arts care care experience young carersIt's time to deliver change in foster care
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...engage with The Promise. Internally, we’ve committed to a review of our organisational Language and framing of care so we can work towards eradicating the stigmatisation of care experience, and we’re investing in trauma training for...
ASL care experienced Education foster care Health looked after children Mental HealthSuccess Looks Different Award
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...chose Buchanhaven Primary School as winners of the Primary School category due to the positive Language and quotes included in their application. The group also highlighted the broad range of achievements that the school recognise, their strong...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsMaking tech sector more inclusive with BSL
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...than 500 British Sign Language signs have been created for terms related to digital technology to make the sector more inclusive for Deaf young people. The new...
accessibility BSL Education inclusion technologyMember directory: full
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...of benefit to our Young Persons Support Workers | www.morayrapecrisis.scot/ Moray Speech & Language Therapy Department Healthcare service | nhsgrampian.org/service-hub/moray-speech-and-Language-therapy Multi-Cultural Family Base A...
Member directory: T-Z
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... Learning and care for children and young people | indigogrp.com The Language Hub C.I.C. Language lessons for all abilities and multilingual library | theLanguagehub.co.uk The Machan Trust Work with children, young...
Member directory: N-S
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...College of Paediatrics and Child Health | rcpch.ac.uk/nations/scotland Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) The professional body for speech and Language therapists, students and support workers | rcslt.org Rekindle Supplementary...
Member directory: G-M
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...be of benefit to our Young Persons Support Workers | www.morayrapecrisis.scot/ Moray Speech & Language Therapy Department Healthcare service | nhsgrampian.org/service-hub/moray-speech-and-Language-therapy Multi-Cultural Family Base A...
New project to tackle racism in schools
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...and that’s really unacceptable. So [I’m] introducing a system that filters out any racist Language and undertones and alienation that the Muslim students feel after reading that in the curriculum.” The Scottish Government has awarded...
anti-racism Education racismAnxiety named Children's Word of the Year
post
...of recent challenges. For more than a decade experts and academic researchers in the Children’s Language department have analysed the evolution of children’s Language and how it is used to reflect emotions and experiences. For 2021, wellbeing...
Mental Health WellbeingQ&A with Liz Fitzpatrick
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...find a way to make GIRFEC more meaningful for them. "We broke down the wellbeing indicators into Language that children understood in the context of their experience at schools. Children then accessed a digital survey via a multi-user log in,...
GIRFEC WellbeingThe diversity of our pupils needs to be celebrated
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...around the world so they are relevant to the meals learners in your class eat at home. Showcase Languages that are written in alternative scripts such as Arabic or Mandarin in art and literacy lessons. Encourage learners from different...
diversity Education inclusion