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Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland

...confirmation of their award to kick off Book Week Scotland.” Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Annual...

New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs

...for this year's awards are now open! Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Enquire Find out...

Holyrood Committee calls on the Scottish Government to prioritise three-year-funding cycles for the third sector

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more Click here to...

Wellbeing in the workplace – can training help promote self-care?

...out more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Enquire Find out more about Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for...

The Yard announces major expansion plan

...more about the work of the Scottish charity Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Our membership...

National consultation launched on the future of foster care

...the future of foster care consultation Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Our membership...

Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty are “inextricably linked”, new report warns

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Our membership offer Be part of the largest national children's sector membership...

Girls’ rights are human rights

...2025 Find out more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Enquire Find out more about Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for...

First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign

...here for more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Enquire Find out more about Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for...

"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"

...website Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research

...to find out more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Enquire Find out more about Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for...

Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

...to develop over the coming weeks and months so please make sure you sign up to receive our News or Events Updates and follow our social media for the latest. We’re conscious that some of the topics we cover can be challenging and may...

From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age

...experiences, so it’s easy to see why the pandemic has delayed core skills for some. The good News is that we can create experiences and interactions to strengthen children and young people’s executive functions, helping them to become...

We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound

...– not as scary or hard as it might sound 20 Sep 2024 On the back of some exciting News, Judith Turbyne, CEO at Children in Scotland, reflects on how the voluntary sector depends on people taking on a variety of roles and how these...

Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year

...More Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Enquire Find out more about Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional...

Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector

Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member

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... AllLatest News Press releasesPress releases Comment & BlogsComment & Blogs 27 March 2024 Children in Scotland joins campaign to put children at the heart of policy making The Children At The Table...

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...News: Overview From key developments in our work to opportunities to get involved with upcoming projects, our News sections cover everything you need to know about Children in Scotland, our members, and the wider sector. Sector News Read...

Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding

...response. Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Read our full response Read our full response to the Social Justice and Social Security...

Five benefits of lifelong learning

...the website Read more like this Check out our blog for commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day

...here for more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

David Mackay: “The current scale of child poverty is a result of political choice”

...George Osbourne in 2017 – is not a key priority for the Labour Party. Much has been written in Newspaper articles and on social media over the last few months and weeks and the message coming from across civil society is clear – the sooner we...

One Parent Families Scotland invites supporters to “share your voice” ahead of milestone anniversary

Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place

A new First Minister for Scotland, and time to assess priorities

...is Head of Policy, Projects and Participation at Children in Scotland. Meet our team Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for...

Why child healthy weight matters

...to growing levels of overweight and obesity in children. So, what can be done? The good News is we know what works. Over the last year, Obesity Action Scotland has undertaken a range of activities to grow the evidence base to support...

Scottish Government announce mental health funding following youth-led report

...the need for mental health and wellbeing support, SYP (click here for more) has welcomed the News of increased funding. Ellie Criag MSYP Vice Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament said: “Young people have told their MSYPs for years that...

Free Childcare Management Platform Launched in Scotland

...while simultaneously giving parents the childcare choices they desperately need. And the best News is, Caerus is free to use, for both parents and providers. Click here to find your next childcare experience Click here to list your service and...

Young people’s experiences shaping the Covid-19 Inquiry

Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024

Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working

...on the use of vapes and other tobacco products in education settings. Both organisations welcome News of plans to ban single use vapes. Sharing an appreciation for the value of community, Yopa has also sponsored key Children in Scotland events,...

Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people

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...

Ambitious itinerary announced for ‘30 Hills in 7 Days’ CEO challenge

Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector

...as facilitating these network opportunities, we also publish a monthly Children and Young People Newsletter (click here to sign up to the Newsletter), highlighting good practice, sector News, and funding and campaigning opportunities. This helps...

The aim is the same: people are at the heart of our communications strategy

...and promoting our work, the way we share information has changed. We no longer photocopy weekly Newsletters and put them in the post to our network (which, as the person who regularly dealt with paper jammed in the copier and ink cartridges that...

The early years in focus: creating an event to support the sector

Additional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
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Family voices ‘should shape policy' on food, learning and holidays

...‘should shape policy' on food, learning and holidays In a letter published in the Herald Newspaper today, our Chief Executive Jackie Brock responded to a call by the Scottish Conservatives that schools should stay open as “community...

Education Families Food Jackie Brock News Policy Scottish Government Scottish Parliament Westminster

Holiday hunger survey: Members’ views wanted
Food News Westminster

Reach website “an advice service like no other” – SYP
Enquire News Scottish Parliament

School pupils' views on STEM: Engineering and Maths 'need boost'
Education Learning News Scottish Government Scottish Parliament

Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef
Education Food Health Jackie Brock News

Championing participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities
Children News Participate Participation

Response to Equally Safe delivery plan: we must educate to prevent
Children's rights Education News Policy Scottish Government

Call to prioritise children's rights in Brexit process
Brexit Children's rights Europe News

Celebrate young voters’ impact – and listen to them on Brexit
Agenda Children's rights Election Jackie Brock News Participation

An opportunity to strengthen the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill
Legislation News Scottish Parliament

Review of Parental Involvement Act published
Legislation News Parents Scottish Schools

Children in Scotland supports Equal Protection consultation
Children's rights Equal News Scottish Government Wellbeing

After the vote, a chance for councillors to deliver on our election calls
Councillors Decision making Election News

Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News Support

School support staff shortage 'must be tackled'
Inequalities Mental Health News Staff Support

Holiday Hunger report 'a wake-up call that flags local solutions'
Families Food Jackie Brock News Poverty Scottish Government Westminster

Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government Staff

Calls for a holistic, preventative approach to tackling health inequalities
Children's rights Health Inequalities News Policy Scottish Parliament

Shared frustration over smacking law reform

...at lack of progress in protecting children from violence. In an interview with The Herald Newspaper on Saturday, Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland, Tam Baillie, said failing to secure a law change on physical violence...

Children's rights Jackie Brock News Protection Violence

Wanted: real participation for young people, not party politics
Election Legislation News Participate Policy Voting age

‘Benefit cap will increase child poverty and perpetuate health inequalities’
Benefits Families News Poverty Welfare Westminster

Annual Conference 2025

...with many other benefits. Learn more here More to come! Keep an eye out for News on chairs, keynotes, workshops & more! Check back often ...

AC24 - Resources

...distressed behaviour and support at school from Enquire Enquire’s service leaflet Enquire's Newsletter Workshop slides 1e | Leading by Listening: A Playful Approach from University of Dundee and Redwell Primary School Amplifying children's...

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Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work

...discuss TLSW, click the link below: Podcast: In conversation with Richard Rose TLSWi News Click here to find out about all things TLSWi-related. Visit the website Commissioned training Do you have...

Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

...to make this life-saving difference to children and families in Scotland. To sign up for our News alerts, safety advice and information, and Child Safety Week resources, visit our website at: https://capt.org.uk/sign-up/ For free...

Nominations open for Bookbug Hero Award 2024

...diversity and inclusion in education. Click here to book your place Related content News: Thousands of books donated to families in Scotland 6 April 2022 Comment: Why books and reading deserve to be celebrated 3 March 2022 For...

Children Early years Learning libraries practitioners reading young people

Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
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New resources to support school attendance

...Attendance Guide landing page: www.thinglink.com/scene/1680243748908302337 Related content News: Children younger in school year more likely to be treated for ADHD July 6, 2022 Families paying hundreds per year on essential education, new...

Attainment Education family support schools Scottish Schools

New fund to refurbish Scotland's play parks

... Magazine / News: New fund to upgrade Scotland's play parks Posted 25 Aug 2021 by Jennifer Drummond community News play Play parks across Scotland are due to be modernised with money from a £5 million...

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Calls for cuts to Universal Credit to be abandoned

... Magazine / News: Calls to abandon Universal Credit cut Posted on 25 August 2021 by Jennifer Drummond Benefits child poverty News universal credit Save the Children UK has revealed nearly half of...

Benefits child poverty News universal credit

Parliamentary Monitor

...out more Children in Scotland Magazine Our flagship publication covering News, best practice and policy analysis is essential reading for the sector Read more Find an...

News Policy Scottish Government Scottish Parliament Westminster

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Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland

...confirmation of their award to kick off Book Week Scotland.” Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Annual...

New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs

...for this year's awards are now open! Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Enquire Find out...

Holyrood Committee calls on the Scottish Government to prioritise three-year-funding cycles for the third sector

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more Click here to...

Wellbeing in the workplace – can training help promote self-care?

The Yard announces major expansion plan

...more about the work of the Scottish charity Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Our membership...

National consultation launched on the future of foster care

...the future of foster care consultation Click here for more Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for more Our membership...

Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty are “inextricably linked”, new report warns

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to read Our membership offer Be part of the largest national children's sector membership...

Girls’ rights are human rights

First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign

"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"

...website Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research

Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age

We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound

Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year

...More Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards

Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector

Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member

Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding

Five benefits of lifelong learning

...the website Read more like this Check out our blog for commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people

...more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day

...here for more Read more like this Check out our blog for more commentary, membership News and more! Click here to...

David Mackay: “The current scale of child poverty is a result of political choice”

One Parent Families Scotland invites supporters to “share your voice” ahead of milestone anniversary

Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place

A new First Minister for Scotland, and time to assess priorities

...is Head of Policy, Projects and Participation at Children in Scotland. Meet our team Latest News Visit our News pages to read the latest from Scotland's children's sector. Click here for...

Why child healthy weight matters

Scottish Government announce mental health funding following youth-led report

Free Childcare Management Platform Launched in Scotland

Young people’s experiences shaping the Covid-19 Inquiry

Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024

Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working

Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people

Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes

Ambitious itinerary announced for ‘30 Hills in 7 Days’ CEO challenge

Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector

The aim is the same: people are at the heart of our communications strategy

The early years in focus: creating an event to support the sector

Additional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
ASL Children's rights News Support

Family voices ‘should shape policy' on food, learning and holidays

Education Families Food Jackie Brock News Policy Scottish Government Scottish Parliament Westminster

Holiday hunger survey: Members’ views wanted
Food News Westminster

Reach website “an advice service like no other” – SYP
Enquire News Scottish Parliament

School pupils' views on STEM: Engineering and Maths 'need boost'
Education Learning News Scottish Government Scottish Parliament

Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef
Education Food Health Jackie Brock News

Championing participation, challenging inequalities and leading the workforce: our key priorities
Children News Participate Participation

Response to Equally Safe delivery plan: we must educate to prevent
Children's rights Education News Policy Scottish Government

Call to prioritise children's rights in Brexit process
Brexit Children's rights Europe News

Celebrate young voters’ impact – and listen to them on Brexit
Agenda Children's rights Election Jackie Brock News Participation

An opportunity to strengthen the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill
Legislation News Scottish Parliament

Review of Parental Involvement Act published
Legislation News Parents Scottish Schools

Children in Scotland supports Equal Protection consultation
Children's rights Equal News Scottish Government Wellbeing

After the vote, a chance for councillors to deliver on our election calls
Councillors Decision making Election News

Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News Support

School support staff shortage 'must be tackled'
Inequalities Mental Health News Staff Support

Holiday Hunger report 'a wake-up call that flags local solutions'
Families Food Jackie Brock News Poverty Scottish Government Westminster

Children’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government Staff

Calls for a holistic, preventative approach to tackling health inequalities
Children's rights Health Inequalities News Policy Scottish Parliament

Shared frustration over smacking law reform

Children's rights Jackie Brock News Protection Violence

Wanted: real participation for young people, not party politics
Election Legislation News Participate Policy Voting age

‘Benefit cap will increase child poverty and perpetuate health inequalities’
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