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Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...here for more) co-chairing the programme. Ensuring attendees hear directly from the young Scots they work with and for every day has been a key goal for Children in Scotland when planning the Annual Conference 2024, and further highlights...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
...campaigning, the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now being incorporated into Scots law (click here for more), marking a landmark moment for children’s rights across all areas of law and policy. The opportunities presented by...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...- with the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law this summer. Article 12 of the UNCRC states that every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters...
Building transitions plans into Scots law
... Building transitions plans into Scots law 3 May 2022 Camphill Scotland’s Robert McGeachy and Bill Scott set out why the reintroduction of the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill has the power...
Young Scots invited to design new Baby Box
... Young Scots invited to design new Baby Box 17 Aug 2018 Children in Scotland is part of a new project which invites young people across Scotland to help design the next generation of Baby Boxes. The project, run in partnership with the...
Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef
...Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef The public health messages around healthy living are “muddled”, and learning to cook should be recognised as an important life lesson, award-winning chef Gary Maclean has...
Education Food Health Jackie Brock NewsListen, learn and act: New magazine calls for "young voices" to shape the children's sector
...voices”, with articles in the 40-page issue exploring the importance of listening to young Scots to improve their lives and uphold rights – a value that’s at the heart of Children in Scotland’s work. In a four-page interview, for...
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
...is not over yet. This change will be greatly boosted when the UNCRC is finally incorporated into Scots law – it’s an exciting time for those working in children’s rights but the real winners will be children and young people themselves....
Person-centred support is key for Transitions Strategy
Families face a cost-of-living disaster this winter
...for their family but to do so goes hungry themselves. These stories are realities for too many Scots. Scotland has a vibrant and effective charity sector doing everything it can to support communities across the country. Like all members of...
“It’s important to remember these are not just numbers – these are real people”
...commitment to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots Law, it was important for the group to be confident that they knew which UNCRC Articles were relevant to ensuring children and young people’s...
Good Food Nation Bill consultation: Supporting the principle of a right to food
... Good Food Nation consultation response: right to food 'must be incorporated into Scots law' 20 December 2021 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Good Food Nation Bill, calling for the right...
Children's rights Food Health Legislation Poverty WellbeingPlease come and join us – we are looking for new directors
...in Scotland. The incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law is on the horizon, the Promise is seeking to make radical changes to the way we care for our children and as a nation we now have...
Board of Directors recruitmentOur reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
...seeking refuge and asylum. These are more necessary than ever. “We note the expansion of the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy and the promise to provide an additional £500,000 to support local authorities to accommodate more unaccompanied...
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government WellbeingLife through a child-rights lens
...of what we do, writes Amy Woodhouse As we edge closer to seeing the incorporation of UNCRC in Scots law realised, those of us working in the children’s sector have been reflecting on what this will mean for us as champions of children’s...
What is contemporary collecting and why do we care about it so much?
Question time for politicians at Voices Forum hustings
...of child poverty and all parties acknowledged the significance of incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law. Alex Cole Hamilton spoke of the need to prioritise a massive overhaul of perinatal health, while Michael Marra called for investment in...
Radical wellbeing-focused redesign of Scottish Government budget key to post-Covid renewal
...Tuesday’s vote to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law, the report’s calls and the case for wellbeing budgeting informs Children in Scotland’s manifesto for 2021-26, backed by organisations...
budget budget process carnegie cattanach coronavirus covid dr katherine trebeck outcomes Participation radical systems change transparency Wellbeing wellbeing budgeting wellbeing budgetsUNCRC incorporation: the day we make history
...here to access Together's website for more information about the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law UNCRC Incorporation Find out all about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from the Together...
Introducing the Year of Childhood and our chance to give children power
...is our 25th birthday, and the year Scottish Parliament is expected to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. This incorporation will see Scotland join a small group of progressive countries where incorporation has already taken place. During this...
Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
...for full incorporation" In our 2019 consultation response we said the UNCRC must be part of Scots law Click to read our response "Another generation can't go through this" In May we commented on new child poverty...
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC25 & Up: A workforce to be reckoned with
...the Scottish Government’s pledge last November that the UNCRC would be incorporated into Scots law to the maximum extent possible, and the UK leaving Europe in January 2020. But, on both a personal and professional level, one of the...
From protest to policymaking: join my campaign for reform and ensure Afro-Scottish history is taught in our schools
...curator and gallery owner, author, and international model. When I was at school myself and fellow Scots learned nothing about the history and the role that Britain played in colonising Africa. Nor the way the West benefited financially,...
anti-racism black lives matter diversity Education equality Inequality protest racismThe rights of children and families must be at the heart of housing policy
...parliamentary term, we believe its vision for housing needs to uphold these rights coming into Scots law and make that commitment upfront. The response broadly praises a vision that recognises the impact that poor housing has on the health and...
25 Calls response: What gives me hope in 2020? Young people are leading the way in defending human rights
...for many years to come. Human rights, both in international treaties and increasingly directly in Scots law, are a shield and a loudspeaker for the most disadvantaged and marginalised in Scotland, as well as a safety net for all of us. Human...
Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched
...solutions under their recommendations. We have an opportunity through the UNCRC being brought into Scots Law to make some of these recommendations a reality,” she said. The peer researchers’ recommendations for adults included: More visible...
children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality researchOn Brexit day, young people’s voices on our relationship with Europe matter more than ever
...the First Minister to commit to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law by May 2021. However, much more is needed to protect and secure children’s human rights after Brexit.” In their report Listen To Us...
25 Calls response: Young people understand how being physically active can improve mental health. Let's learn from them
...have the biggest impact on their mental health. Research suggests (click to read) that 36% of Scots don’t meet physical activity recommendations. We work with young people who are active, and some who aren’t. Irrespective of how active...
UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome
...our consultation response, we called for full, direct and fast incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law – and it’s encouraging that this message, made in tandem with so many other rights organisations across Scotland, seem to have been...
Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
... Magazine / Record number of young Scots set on positive career paths as more teenagers enter education, training or employment Posted 08.09.23 by Alice Hinds careers Education training young people The...
careers Education training young peopleInsight – Issue 5
...“young voices” with many articles and features exploring the importance of listening to young Scots to improve our work and their lives. In our four-page Changemakers interview, for example, best-selling author, Mikaela Loach, shares her...
Gary Leadbetter
...include launching and leading a University Student Action for Refugees Society whilst studying LLB Scots Law, advising on debt, welfare, housing and other social issues and leading Scotland-wide welfare reform mitigation projects whilst also...
leadbetterNew resources to support school attendance
...Lothian council areas, say the resources aren’t just about books and tests, but ensuring young Scots develop social skills, learn routines and build friendships for life, too. As part of their mission to improve attendance, the organisation...
Attainment Education family support schools Scottish SchoolsYoung people united through street art
...think differently about the skills, talents, interests and aspirations of care experienced young Scots.” All five outdoor artworks are due to be completed by 2024, after which a digital mural trail will be available online alongside images and...
art care care experienced people creativityNew app launched to help school leavers
...will play a key role in making the steps before and after leaving school more manageable for Scots aged 14 to 25. Mum-of-three Alyson Smart (pictured below), from central Scotland, has already been making use of Compass, and says the app has...
additional support needs Disability School transitionSocial history project captures LGBTQ+ voices
...Scotland. Launched by charity LGBT Youth Scotland, the (Un)Seen, (Un)Heard project will see young Scots come together to “capture, collate and conserve” their personal stories, creating an archive of experiences for future generations to learn...
communities equality LGBT young peopleYoung people’s health worsened by poor quality housing
...people than the UK as a whole, were twice as likely to experience poor quality housing than Scots. The rising cost of living is also expected to add extra pressure for households. Although renters were most likely to report falling behind on...
Children housing Poverty young peopleEngaging marginalised young men
...2022 Schools asked to change mental health approach, as stigma and issues rise June 14, 2022 Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week May 10,...
boys law LGBT Mental Health Participation research young peopleWe've made progress on children's rights, but not enough
...and children from ethnic minority backgrounds. The importance of incorporating the UNCRC into Scots Law But there is a bright light for a better future when we finally incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child...
Children's rights human rightsInvestment in Gaelic education
...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 the Gaelic...
Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish GovernmentChildren's Rights and UNCRC training
...rights and incorporating the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child) into Scots law will have a huge impact on organisations across the country – including public bodies, private sector organisations and third sector...
See Me launches school mental health campaign
...young people.” Click here to find out more about See Me See Change Related content Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week May 10, 2022 Comment We need to support schools to become mentally healthy...
Education health and wellbeing Mental Health Scottish SchoolsReaders encouraged to ‘Keep the heid and read’
... Magazine / News: Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week Posted 10 May 2022, by Nina Joynson literacy Mental Health reading Wellbeing Readers of all ages and abilities...
literacy Mental Health reading WellbeingListening to young people with separated parents
...(Scotland) Act 2020 and the move to incorporate the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Scots law putting increasing emphasis on the need to take children’s views into account when important decisions are made about their lives,...
children and young people family family support parenting separationYoung people present key issues to Government
...to the Secretary of State for Scotland vowing to reintroduce a Bill to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots Law. Issues of importance Issues raised covered a range of topics including rights, education, climate emergency, health and wellbeing and...
Children's rights climate change Education environment equality Health LGBT Mental Health UNCRCComputing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools
...bringing £1 billion to the economy. They assessed approximately 5,000 of these jobs are filled by Scots, appointed after university or using apprenticeship schemes. The review concluded that change needed to start in school to enthuse young...
Curriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technologyReport warns child poverty targets could be missed
...is not just that a statutory commitment will fail to be met but that hundreds of thousands of Scots children will continue to be forced to experience the misery of poverty with all that means for their future health and life chances. “If...
child poverty Inequality PovertyMark Patterson
...to Enquire’s written publications, websites and outreach work. Mark has a Scots law degree and he worked in a variety of roles with Citizens Advice Scotland prior to joining Enquire. He was the in-court adviser for...
pattersonLearning Week 2021 - Transcripts
"It's social engineering and it's morally wrong"
...should we be optimistic? NS: I am optimistic. I believe if the UNCRC is incorporated into Scots law it could mean new rights that children need and are entitled to. In fact, one of the rights is a right to access benefits so, going back to...
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Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...here for more) co-chairing the programme. Ensuring attendees hear directly from the young Scots they work with and for every day has been a key goal for Children in Scotland when planning the Annual Conference 2024, and further highlights...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
...campaigning, the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now being incorporated into Scots law (click here for more), marking a landmark moment for children’s rights across all areas of law and policy. The opportunities presented by...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...- with the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law this summer. Article 12 of the UNCRC states that every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters...
Building transitions plans into Scots law
... Building transitions plans into Scots law 3 May 2022 Camphill Scotland’s Robert McGeachy and Bill Scott set out why the reintroduction of the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill has the power...
Young Scots invited to design new Baby Box
... Young Scots invited to design new Baby Box 17 Aug 2018 Children in Scotland is part of a new project which invites young people across Scotland to help design the next generation of Baby Boxes. The project, run in partnership with the...
Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef
...Messages around healthy eating “muddled”, says Scots Masterchef The public health messages around healthy living are “muddled”, and learning to cook should be recognised as an important life lesson, award-winning chef Gary Maclean has...
Education Food Health Jackie Brock NewsListen, learn and act: New magazine calls for "young voices" to shape the children's sector
...voices”, with articles in the 40-page issue exploring the importance of listening to young Scots to improve their lives and uphold rights – a value that’s at the heart of Children in Scotland’s work. In a four-page interview, for...
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
...is not over yet. This change will be greatly boosted when the UNCRC is finally incorporated into Scots law – it’s an exciting time for those working in children’s rights but the real winners will be children and young people themselves....
Person-centred support is key for Transitions Strategy
Families face a cost-of-living disaster this winter
...for their family but to do so goes hungry themselves. These stories are realities for too many Scots. Scotland has a vibrant and effective charity sector doing everything it can to support communities across the country. Like all members of...
“It’s important to remember these are not just numbers – these are real people”
...commitment to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots Law, it was important for the group to be confident that they knew which UNCRC Articles were relevant to ensuring children and young people’s...
Good Food Nation Bill consultation: Supporting the principle of a right to food
... Good Food Nation consultation response: right to food 'must be incorporated into Scots law' 20 December 2021 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Good Food Nation Bill, calling for the right...
Children's rights Food Health Legislation Poverty WellbeingPlease come and join us – we are looking for new directors
...in Scotland. The incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law is on the horizon, the Promise is seeking to make radical changes to the way we care for our children and as a nation we now have...
Board of Directors recruitmentOur reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
...seeking refuge and asylum. These are more necessary than ever. “We note the expansion of the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy and the promise to provide an additional £500,000 to support local authorities to accommodate more unaccompanied...
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government WellbeingLife through a child-rights lens
...of what we do, writes Amy Woodhouse As we edge closer to seeing the incorporation of UNCRC in Scots law realised, those of us working in the children’s sector have been reflecting on what this will mean for us as champions of children’s...
What is contemporary collecting and why do we care about it so much?
Question time for politicians at Voices Forum hustings
...of child poverty and all parties acknowledged the significance of incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law. Alex Cole Hamilton spoke of the need to prioritise a massive overhaul of perinatal health, while Michael Marra called for investment in...
Radical wellbeing-focused redesign of Scottish Government budget key to post-Covid renewal
...Tuesday’s vote to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law, the report’s calls and the case for wellbeing budgeting informs Children in Scotland’s manifesto for 2021-26, backed by organisations...
budget budget process carnegie cattanach coronavirus covid dr katherine trebeck outcomes Participation radical systems change transparency Wellbeing wellbeing budgeting wellbeing budgetsUNCRC incorporation: the day we make history
...here to access Together's website for more information about the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law UNCRC Incorporation Find out all about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from the Together...
Introducing the Year of Childhood and our chance to give children power
...is our 25th birthday, and the year Scottish Parliament is expected to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. This incorporation will see Scotland join a small group of progressive countries where incorporation has already taken place. During this...
Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
...for full incorporation" In our 2019 consultation response we said the UNCRC must be part of Scots law Click to read our response "Another generation can't go through this" In May we commented on new child poverty...
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC25 & Up: A workforce to be reckoned with
...the Scottish Government’s pledge last November that the UNCRC would be incorporated into Scots law to the maximum extent possible, and the UK leaving Europe in January 2020. But, on both a personal and professional level, one of the...
From protest to policymaking: join my campaign for reform and ensure Afro-Scottish history is taught in our schools
...curator and gallery owner, author, and international model. When I was at school myself and fellow Scots learned nothing about the history and the role that Britain played in colonising Africa. Nor the way the West benefited financially,...
anti-racism black lives matter diversity Education equality Inequality protest racismThe rights of children and families must be at the heart of housing policy
...parliamentary term, we believe its vision for housing needs to uphold these rights coming into Scots law and make that commitment upfront. The response broadly praises a vision that recognises the impact that poor housing has on the health and...
25 Calls response: What gives me hope in 2020? Young people are leading the way in defending human rights
...for many years to come. Human rights, both in international treaties and increasingly directly in Scots law, are a shield and a loudspeaker for the most disadvantaged and marginalised in Scotland, as well as a safety net for all of us. Human...
Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched
...solutions under their recommendations. We have an opportunity through the UNCRC being brought into Scots Law to make some of these recommendations a reality,” she said. The peer researchers’ recommendations for adults included: More visible...
children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality researchOn Brexit day, young people’s voices on our relationship with Europe matter more than ever
...the First Minister to commit to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law by May 2021. However, much more is needed to protect and secure children’s human rights after Brexit.” In their report Listen To Us...
25 Calls response: Young people understand how being physically active can improve mental health. Let's learn from them
...have the biggest impact on their mental health. Research suggests (click to read) that 36% of Scots don’t meet physical activity recommendations. We work with young people who are active, and some who aren’t. Irrespective of how active...
UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome
...our consultation response, we called for full, direct and fast incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law – and it’s encouraging that this message, made in tandem with so many other rights organisations across Scotland, seem to have been...
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Mark Patterson
...to Enquire’s written publications, websites and outreach work. Mark has a Scots law degree and he worked in a variety of roles with Citizens Advice Scotland prior to joining Enquire. He was the in-court adviser for...
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Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
post
... Magazine / Record number of young Scots set on positive career paths as more teenagers enter education, training or employment Posted 08.09.23 by Alice Hinds careers Education training young people The...
careers Education training young peopleInsight – Issue 5
post
...“young voices” with many articles and features exploring the importance of listening to young Scots to improve our work and their lives. In our four-page Changemakers interview, for example, best-selling author, Mikaela Loach, shares her...
Gary Leadbetter
post
...include launching and leading a University Student Action for Refugees Society whilst studying LLB Scots Law, advising on debt, welfare, housing and other social issues and leading Scotland-wide welfare reform mitigation projects whilst also...
leadbetterNew resources to support school attendance
post
...Lothian council areas, say the resources aren’t just about books and tests, but ensuring young Scots develop social skills, learn routines and build friendships for life, too. As part of their mission to improve attendance, the organisation...
Attainment Education family support schools Scottish SchoolsYoung people united through street art
post
...think differently about the skills, talents, interests and aspirations of care experienced young Scots.” All five outdoor artworks are due to be completed by 2024, after which a digital mural trail will be available online alongside images and...
art care care experienced people creativityNew app launched to help school leavers
post
...will play a key role in making the steps before and after leaving school more manageable for Scots aged 14 to 25. Mum-of-three Alyson Smart (pictured below), from central Scotland, has already been making use of Compass, and says the app has...
additional support needs Disability School transitionSocial history project captures LGBTQ+ voices
post
...Scotland. Launched by charity LGBT Youth Scotland, the (Un)Seen, (Un)Heard project will see young Scots come together to “capture, collate and conserve” their personal stories, creating an archive of experiences for future generations to learn...
communities equality LGBT young peopleYoung people’s health worsened by poor quality housing
post
...people than the UK as a whole, were twice as likely to experience poor quality housing than Scots. The rising cost of living is also expected to add extra pressure for households. Although renters were most likely to report falling behind on...
Children housing Poverty young peopleEngaging marginalised young men
post
...2022 Schools asked to change mental health approach, as stigma and issues rise June 14, 2022 Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week May 10,...
boys law LGBT Mental Health Participation research young peopleWe've made progress on children's rights, but not enough
post
...and children from ethnic minority backgrounds. The importance of incorporating the UNCRC into Scots Law But there is a bright light for a better future when we finally incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child...
Children's rights human rightsInvestment in Gaelic education
post
...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 the Gaelic...
Education funding Gaelic Language Scots Scottish GovernmentChildren's Rights and UNCRC training
post
...rights and incorporating the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child) into Scots law will have a huge impact on organisations across the country – including public bodies, private sector organisations and third sector...
See Me launches school mental health campaign
post
...young people.” Click here to find out more about See Me See Change Related content Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week May 10, 2022 Comment We need to support schools to become mentally healthy...
Education health and wellbeing Mental Health Scottish SchoolsReaders encouraged to ‘Keep the heid and read’
post
... Magazine / News: Scots encouraged to 'Keep the heid and read' for Mental Health Week Posted 10 May 2022, by Nina Joynson literacy Mental Health reading Wellbeing Readers of all ages and abilities...
literacy Mental Health reading WellbeingListening to young people with separated parents
post
...(Scotland) Act 2020 and the move to incorporate the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Scots law putting increasing emphasis on the need to take children’s views into account when important decisions are made about their lives,...
children and young people family family support parenting separationYoung people present key issues to Government
post
...to the Secretary of State for Scotland vowing to reintroduce a Bill to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots Law. Issues of importance Issues raised covered a range of topics including rights, education, climate emergency, health and wellbeing and...
Children's rights climate change Education environment equality Health LGBT Mental Health UNCRCComputing Science gets a boost in Scottish schools
post
...bringing £1 billion to the economy. They assessed approximately 5,000 of these jobs are filled by Scots, appointed after university or using apprenticeship schemes. The review concluded that change needed to start in school to enthuse young...
Curriculum for Excellence digital Education funding Scottish Government technologyReport warns child poverty targets could be missed
post
...is not just that a statutory commitment will fail to be met but that hundreds of thousands of Scots children will continue to be forced to experience the misery of poverty with all that means for their future health and life chances. “If...
child poverty Inequality Poverty"It's social engineering and it's morally wrong"
post
...should we be optimistic? NS: I am optimistic. I believe if the UNCRC is incorporated into Scots law it could mean new rights that children need and are entitled to. In fact, one of the rights is a right to access benefits so, going back to...