Search results for: "children and young people"
Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people
... Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people 7 Aug 2024 Today, Wednesday 7 August, marks Playday, the annual celebration of children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child...
children and young people's Panel on Europe (June 2018-2020)
... children and young people's Panel on Europe (June 2018 - 2020) The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that every child has the right to be heard in decisions that affect them. Many young people were unable to vote in the...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s children & young people from alcohol marketing
...Government to a second consultation on alcohol marketing would ensure that legislation to protect children and young people can be delivered during this Parliament. This would be in line with the Scottish Government’s previous...
Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma
...to its dynamic eLearning Hub, providing innovative opportunities for both practitioners and children and young people to better understand trauma and its impacts. Available for free as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting the...
Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference
...on theme of ‘Making space for voices’, covering a range of topics like UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion and education and learning, as well as a special focus on The Promise,...
Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025
...a wide range of issues relevant to the children’s sector. This will include UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion, education and learning while also including a focus on progress to...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...our heavy use of screens which remove in-person connection. So, what does all this mean for our children and young people? And how can we support them to develop the core skills they need to thrive? My work is focused on helping young people...
How young people are changing the narrative to prevent suicide in Scotland
...contributed to the ongoing development of work led by Jenny Ferguson from COSLA on the needs of children and young people. All of our activity has helped to ensure the views of young people are at the centre of action to prevent suicide in...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...Sep 2024 Earlier this year, Clan Childlaw celebrated 16 years of providing legal services for children and young people that were focused on meeting their needs and empowered them to use their voices. In our Member Spotlight, the...
Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
...was recognised for the “extraordinary steps” it takes to advance the healthcare rights of children and young people at the recent Scottish Children’s Health Awards. The group, which currently has members aged eight to 25, took home the...
Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector
...of the most challenging economic climates of recent times. Alongside a four-page Q&A with children and young people’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean (click here for more), who discusses priorities for her time in post, readers will...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...Sep 2024 Children in Scotland has responded to the call for views opened by the Education, children and young people’s Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which will support education and skills reform being taken forward by the...
Developing effective independent information and support services for children and young people accessing Self-directed Support (SDS) (2013-2015)
... Developing effective independent information and support services for children and young people accessing Self-directed Support (SDS) This project ran from 2013 to 2015. We were funded to help implement the Scottish Government’s commitment...
Developing an Outcomes Model for Disabled children and young people in Scotland (2012-2013)
... Developing an Outcomes Model for Disabled children and young people in Scotland This project ran between 2012 and 2013. This Scottish Government-funded project focused on building a better understanding of ‘outcome models’ for all...
Participants Not Pawns: Guidance on Consulting with children and young people on School Closures (2010)
... Participants Not Pawns: Guidance on Consulting with children and young people on School Closures (and other significant changes) This project ran during 2010. Children in Scotland worked with the children and young people's Commissioner...
Consultation with children and young people on Wellbeing (2016-2017)
... Consultation with children and young people on Wellbeing (2016-2017) In October 2016, the Scottish Government asked Children in Scotland to consult with children and young people to help inform the development of their new 10-year mental...
Crown Estate Scotland’s children and young people’s Forum
...Scotland (click here to explore), they asked us to work with them to set up and support their new children and young people’s advisory group. This group allows children and young people to inform and influence Crown Estate Scotland’s work,...
Diversity in Teaching - children and young people's Views on Diversity in Scottish Education (2020-2022)
... Diversity in Scottish Education - children and young people's views on diversity and anti-racism approaches in Scottish Education September 2020 - May 2022 Children in Scotland worked with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and...
children and young people to lead 'media takeover' in Scotland
... children and young people to lead 'media takeover' in Scotland children and young people from across Scotland will take over programmes and online content on a leading media outlet as part of a major participation project planned for later...
children and young people's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
... children and young people's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan 26 Apr 2024 The office of the children and young people's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) has released its plan for the next four years, putting children and...
children and young people’s voices amplified as new resources launch
... children and young people’s voices amplified as new resources launch 8 Aug 2022 The launch of a new eLearning module and participation guidelines offers invaluable practical support for those working with children and young people. Actively...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music 21 Mar 2024 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHz5E0jktw[/embed] New research, published today (Thursday 21 March 2024), identifies ways...
Inclusion Ambassadors report recommends action to help children and young people with additional support needs feel supported and included in school
...take forward the measures set out in our ASL Action Plan, which aims to enhance the experiences of children and young people with additional support needs across Scotland.” During the coming year, the Inclusion Ambassadors will be inviting a...
additional support for learning ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsNew resource for children and young people summarises ASL review findings
... New resource for children and young people summarises ASL review findings 8 July 2020 Children in Scotland was recently tasked with creating a version of the review into Additional Support for Learning (ASL) for children and young people...
Additional support ASL25 Calls response – We need to hear directly from children and young people about the barriers they face; their voices are powerful
... We need to hear directly from children and young people about the barriers they face; their voices are powerful 10 April 2019 Responding to Call 6 of our 25 Calls campaign, Kirsten Mann, the National Training Officer for Scotland with...
Scotland’s most powerful politician to be questioned by children and young people as First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation returns
... Scotland’s most powerful politician to be questioned by children and young people as First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation returns 11 February 2019 The special First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people...
First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people launched as part of Year of Young People 2018
... First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people launched as part of Year of Young People 2018 Embargoed to Tuesday 31 July 2018 00:01 In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the...
Landmark participation project gives children and young people a voice at national level
...Landmark participation project gives children and young people a voice at national level 27 Jul 2018 Participation isn’t something that can be done once and then crossed off the list. It is an ongoing conversation that will make our society...
Remember to ask children and young people when making decisions that affect them
... Remember to ask children and young people when making decisions that affect them 3 Nov 2017 Ellie and Scarlett, from our new advisory group 'Changing Our World' reflect on our recent members’ event – and why including children's voices is...
Government’s new Champion for children and young people aims for more integrated approach to policymaking
...approach to policymaking 30 Oct 2017 In her new role as Scottish Government Champion for children and young people, Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans will be working with our members to help achieve a more cohesive approach across...
The road to safer journeys for children and young people
...The road to safer journeys for children and young people 19 Jun 2024 With responsibility for road safety learning and publicity, Road Safety Scotland’s (RSS) learning resources have always been ‘child-centric’, co-produced with teachers...
“children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
... Nicola Killean: “children and young people give us the fuel to do our work” 9 Apr 2024 children and young people’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will co-chair the first day of our upcoming Annual Conference 2024, sharing duties...
Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people
... Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people 7 Feb 2024 Before embarking on her new role as CEO of Parenting across Scotland, Children in Scotland’s former Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, visited...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
...Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people 26 Sep 2023 One of Children in Scotland’s significant achievements during its 30-year history has been providing support for thousands of children...
Our children and young people's advisory group responds to proposals for Human Rights Act reform
...we knew that this was a consultation we had to respond to. We wanted to ensure that the voices of children and young people were heard directly. The proposals contain wide-ranging, unsubstantiated and alarming changes to human rights protection in...
advisory group changing our world human rights human rights act Participation rights young peopleNew phase of children and young people’s Panel on Europe will ensure young voices are heard in Brexit negotiations
... New phase of children and young people’s Panel on Europe will ensure young voices are heard in Brexit negotiations 19 November 2019 children and young people will again have the opportunity to advise the Scottish Government on the issues...
Brexit children and young people Europe Participation Scottish Government WestminsterNew resource aims to support children and young people's engagement with heritage
... New resource aims to support children and young people's engagement with heritage 3 June 2019 We've launched a new resource aimed at supporting practitioners working with young people, with a particular focus on the area of heritage. Policy...
Evidence Bank resource shares the voices and views of children and young people
...Bank launched to share voices of young people 8 May 2019 We are delighted that our new children and young people's Evidence Bank website has launched. The Evidence Bank was originally developed by Children in Scotland as an internal...
Mental health report finds provision is failing to meet the needs of children and young people
... Mental health report finds provision failing to meet needs of children and young people A major report published today on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) warns that the current system is still geared towards specialist...
An Equal Future? Scotland’s next steps for including LGBT children and young people
... An Equal Future? Scotland’s next steps for including LGBT children and young people LGBT Youth Scotland and Children in Scotland are pleased to announce a landmark one-day conference that will explore the practical steps required to fulfil...
All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds
... All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds 4 February 2021 MEDIA RELEASE The final report of a major Scottish...
CHANGE childcare childminders community family Hub local services out of school care play practitioners servicesYoung people’s worsening mental health and bullying in schools ‘direct consequence of UK’s inequality’, Children in Scotland conference to hear
‘Change the language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
...in Scotland on its 25thanniversary in making 25 Calls (listed below) to improve the lives of children and young people in Scotland. The number one call reads: “Change the language of poverty: young people deserve dignity, not stigma and...
New panel to ensure issues affecting children and young people are heard in Brexit negotiations
... and young people are heard in Brexit negotiations In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the opportunity to advise the Scottish Government on the issues they would like to be considered in Brexit...
Impact report and animation reveal the benefits of peer research in participation projects
...the Participation through the Pandemic project explored how coronavirus changed the ways in which children and young people got involved in projects or accessed services. Within it, a group of four young researchers aged 14-18 years worked...
children and young people pandemic researchEducation National Improvement Framework: Data gathering must be accurate, considered and purposeful
...young person at the centre of education. Our rights-based response is informed by engagement with children and young people across advisory groups and projects in the past two years and the real concerns we have heard from them about...
ASL ASN children and young people Children's rights Consultation response Education PovertyAnnouncing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
...Children in Scotland’s continuing commitment to ensuring that the voices and experiences of children and young people are represented at all levels of the organisation. On her appointment to the Board, Rachael said: “'I bring a voice to...
children and young people Children's rights inclusionCovid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
...survey has revealed. The research, undertaken by the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on children and young people, found that 90% of organisations are facing ‘some’ or ‘significant’ barriers to delivering their services, with the...
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusionLaunch of Young People’s Manifesto helps make political ideas more accessible for all
...for all 4 March 2021 Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, we’ve launched a children and young people’s Version of our Manifesto for 2021-26. Click here to download a copy of the Manifesto We are committed to upholding...
changing our world children and young people Election Manifesto Participation politicsYoung people’s peer research into health inequalities launched
...& Design Scotland and the Scottish Government have commissioned Play Scotland to deliver a children and young people’s version of the Place Standard, the framework to structure conversations about place. "I’m interested in increasing...
children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality researchASL Inquiry Education, children and young people Committee
... About us Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Inquiry: Education, children and young people Committee November 2023 The Education, children and young people Committee at the Scottish Parliament is conducting an inquiry into Additional...
Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination
... Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination By Changing our World, Children in Scotland's young people's advisory group,...
Consultation Response: On police powers to search children and young people for alcohol
...in Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on policy powers to search children and young people for...
Exploring STEM with children and young people - March 2017
...Children in Scotland talks to children and young people about how STEM is taught in their...
School Nursing Service Review: consultation with children and young people - July 2016
...Consultation with children and young...
Consultation response: Improving educational outcomes for children and young people from traveller communities (May 2017)
...Scottish Government's consultation on the draft guidance for Improving Educational Outcomes for children and young people from Traveller...
For children and young people, Hunger is Still Here
... Magazine / Comment: For children and young people, Hunger is Still Here Posted 25 October, 2021 by Lynn Gilmour food insecurity food poverty Poverty As covid restrictions have eased so, too, has public concern about food insecurity. But,...
food insecurity food poverty PovertyNTSG: engagement with children and young people
... Engagement with children and young people The Scottish Government has made a welcomed commitment to full incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law. The UNCRC requires national and local...
Consultation Work with children and young people
...Our consultation work with children and young people Participation of children and young people is at the heart of our work and shapes our core policy positions. Here are some of our recent projects and related reports. Professional...
231024 - Voices Forum on Children in Scotland's Manifesto 2026-2031
Building Happier Futures
...people” Posted 19.01.24 by Alice Hinds Arts care experience charity children and young people design Fundraising A care experienced student from Glasgow has designed a new charity tote bag in...
Arts care experience charity children and young people design FundraisingSchools in Scotland encouraged to join LEAF programme
...in Scotland encouraged to join LEAF programme Posted 24.08.23 by Sophie Ward children and young people health and wellbeing learning for sustainability Outdoor education outdoor...
children and young people health and wellbeing learning for sustainability Outdoor education outdoor learningCharities set to benefit from outdoor play funding
...set to benefit from £550,000 in outdoor play funding Posted 21.07.23 by Alice Hinds children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play play Thousands of Scottish children living in deprived areas will soon have...
children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play playNew research with young cancer patients
...of young cancer patients Posted 22 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young people The groundbreaking work will...
cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young peopleAction to support Anti-Bullying Week 2022
...to action for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 Posted 15 November, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond bullying children and young people Education Mental Health Wellbeing respectme, Scotland’s national anti-bullying charity, has called for action to...
bullying children and young people Education Mental Health WellbeingBereavement should be on the school curriculum
...report suggests Posted 21 September, 2022 by Nina Joynson Bereavement children and young people Education Grief School The National Childhood Bereavement Project has submitted its final...
Bereavement children and young people Education Grief SchoolQ&A with Sarah Dyer: Kiltwalk for Children in Scotland
...Dyer: Talking the talk and walking the walk Posted 17 August, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond children and young people Early years Fundraising Sarah Dyer, an Early Years Officer from Fife, will be taking The Big Stroll as...
children and young people Early years FundraisingListening to young people with separated parents
...with experience of parental separation Posted 5 April 2022, by Jennifer Drummond children and young people family family support parenting separation Ian Maxwell (pictured) highlights the findings...
children and young people family family support parenting separationPioneering community project takes next step
...takes next steps Posted 8 March 2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Image from Love Letham. children and young people community Participation Wellbeing A brand new initiative, which places the voice of young...
children and young people community Participation WellbeingFree bus travel arrives for under-22s in Scotland
...bus travel arrives for under-22s in Scotland Posted 2 February, 2022 by Nina Joynson children and young people climate change sustainability travel children and young people can now access free bus travel,...
children and young people climate change sustainability travelAge of criminal responsibility increased
...17 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Today marks the full commencement of the Age of Criminal...
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'
... Posted 16 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Thirty years since the UK ratified the United Nations...
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justiceCoercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
...Image: Change Up exhibition. Supplied by Dartington Service Design Lab. art children and young people gender based violence A new exhibition showcases youth-led designs for innovations aimed at promoting...
art children and young people gender based violenceSpecialised drug and alcohol treatment for young people needed
...drug and alcohol treatment for young people Posted 10 November, 2021 by Nina Joynson children and young people Health Mental Health A new report by the Scottish Government calls for residential rehabilitation...
children and young people Health Mental HealthNo results found.
Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people
... Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people 7 Aug 2024 Today, Wednesday 7 August, marks Playday, the annual celebration of children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s children & young people from alcohol marketing
...Government to a second consultation on alcohol marketing would ensure that legislation to protect children and young people can be delivered during this Parliament. This would be in line with the Scottish Government’s previous...
Children in Scotland launches two new eLearning modules to support practitioners and young people through trauma
...to its dynamic eLearning Hub, providing innovative opportunities for both practitioners and children and young people to better understand trauma and its impacts. Available for free as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting the...
Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference
...on theme of ‘Making space for voices’, covering a range of topics like UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion and education and learning, as well as a special focus on The Promise,...
Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025
...a wide range of issues relevant to the children’s sector. This will include UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion, education and learning while also including a focus on progress to...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...our heavy use of screens which remove in-person connection. So, what does all this mean for our children and young people? And how can we support them to develop the core skills they need to thrive? My work is focused on helping young people...
How young people are changing the narrative to prevent suicide in Scotland
...contributed to the ongoing development of work led by Jenny Ferguson from COSLA on the needs of children and young people. All of our activity has helped to ensure the views of young people are at the centre of action to prevent suicide in...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...Sep 2024 Earlier this year, Clan Childlaw celebrated 16 years of providing legal services for children and young people that were focused on meeting their needs and empowered them to use their voices. In our Member Spotlight, the...
Young people’s advisory group, Changing our World, celebrated at Scottish Children’s Health Awards
...was recognised for the “extraordinary steps” it takes to advance the healthcare rights of children and young people at the recent Scottish Children’s Health Awards. The group, which currently has members aged eight to 25, took home the...
Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector
...of the most challenging economic climates of recent times. Alongside a four-page Q&A with children and young people’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean (click here for more), who discusses priorities for her time in post, readers will...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...Sep 2024 Children in Scotland has responded to the call for views opened by the Education, children and young people’s Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which will support education and skills reform being taken forward by the...
children and young people to lead 'media takeover' in Scotland
... children and young people to lead 'media takeover' in Scotland children and young people from across Scotland will take over programmes and online content on a leading media outlet as part of a major participation project planned for later...
children and young people's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
... children and young people's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan 26 Apr 2024 The office of the children and young people's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) has released its plan for the next four years, putting children and...
children and young people’s voices amplified as new resources launch
... children and young people’s voices amplified as new resources launch 8 Aug 2022 The launch of a new eLearning module and participation guidelines offers invaluable practical support for those working with children and young people. Actively...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music 21 Mar 2024 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHz5E0jktw[/embed] New research, published today (Thursday 21 March 2024), identifies ways...
Inclusion Ambassadors report recommends action to help children and young people with additional support needs feel supported and included in school
...take forward the measures set out in our ASL Action Plan, which aims to enhance the experiences of children and young people with additional support needs across Scotland.” During the coming year, the Inclusion Ambassadors will be inviting a...
additional support for learning ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsNew resource for children and young people summarises ASL review findings
... New resource for children and young people summarises ASL review findings 8 July 2020 Children in Scotland was recently tasked with creating a version of the review into Additional Support for Learning (ASL) for children and young people...
Additional support ASL25 Calls response – We need to hear directly from children and young people about the barriers they face; their voices are powerful
... We need to hear directly from children and young people about the barriers they face; their voices are powerful 10 April 2019 Responding to Call 6 of our 25 Calls campaign, Kirsten Mann, the National Training Officer for Scotland with...
Scotland’s most powerful politician to be questioned by children and young people as First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation returns
... Scotland’s most powerful politician to be questioned by children and young people as First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation returns 11 February 2019 The special First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people...
First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people launched as part of Year of Young People 2018
... First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people launched as part of Year of Young People 2018 Embargoed to Tuesday 31 July 2018 00:01 In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the...
Landmark participation project gives children and young people a voice at national level
...Landmark participation project gives children and young people a voice at national level 27 Jul 2018 Participation isn’t something that can be done once and then crossed off the list. It is an ongoing conversation that will make our society...
Remember to ask children and young people when making decisions that affect them
... Remember to ask children and young people when making decisions that affect them 3 Nov 2017 Ellie and Scarlett, from our new advisory group 'Changing Our World' reflect on our recent members’ event – and why including children's voices is...
Government’s new Champion for children and young people aims for more integrated approach to policymaking
...approach to policymaking 30 Oct 2017 In her new role as Scottish Government Champion for children and young people, Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans will be working with our members to help achieve a more cohesive approach across...
The road to safer journeys for children and young people
...The road to safer journeys for children and young people 19 Jun 2024 With responsibility for road safety learning and publicity, Road Safety Scotland’s (RSS) learning resources have always been ‘child-centric’, co-produced with teachers...
“children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
... Nicola Killean: “children and young people give us the fuel to do our work” 9 Apr 2024 children and young people’s Commissioner Scotland, Nicola Killean, will co-chair the first day of our upcoming Annual Conference 2024, sharing duties...
Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people
... Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people 7 Feb 2024 Before embarking on her new role as CEO of Parenting across Scotland, Children in Scotland’s former Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, visited...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
...Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people 26 Sep 2023 One of Children in Scotland’s significant achievements during its 30-year history has been providing support for thousands of children...
Our children and young people's advisory group responds to proposals for Human Rights Act reform
...we knew that this was a consultation we had to respond to. We wanted to ensure that the voices of children and young people were heard directly. The proposals contain wide-ranging, unsubstantiated and alarming changes to human rights protection in...
advisory group changing our world human rights human rights act Participation rights young peopleNew phase of children and young people’s Panel on Europe will ensure young voices are heard in Brexit negotiations
... New phase of children and young people’s Panel on Europe will ensure young voices are heard in Brexit negotiations 19 November 2019 children and young people will again have the opportunity to advise the Scottish Government on the issues...
Brexit children and young people Europe Participation Scottish Government WestminsterNew resource aims to support children and young people's engagement with heritage
... New resource aims to support children and young people's engagement with heritage 3 June 2019 We've launched a new resource aimed at supporting practitioners working with young people, with a particular focus on the area of heritage. Policy...
Evidence Bank resource shares the voices and views of children and young people
...Bank launched to share voices of young people 8 May 2019 We are delighted that our new children and young people's Evidence Bank website has launched. The Evidence Bank was originally developed by Children in Scotland as an internal...
Mental health report finds provision is failing to meet the needs of children and young people
... Mental health report finds provision failing to meet needs of children and young people A major report published today on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) warns that the current system is still geared towards specialist...
An Equal Future? Scotland’s next steps for including LGBT children and young people
... An Equal Future? Scotland’s next steps for including LGBT children and young people LGBT Youth Scotland and Children in Scotland are pleased to announce a landmark one-day conference that will explore the practical steps required to fulfil...
All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds
... All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds 4 February 2021 MEDIA RELEASE The final report of a major Scottish...
CHANGE childcare childminders community family Hub local services out of school care play practitioners servicesYoung people’s worsening mental health and bullying in schools ‘direct consequence of UK’s inequality’, Children in Scotland conference to hear
‘Change the language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
...in Scotland on its 25thanniversary in making 25 Calls (listed below) to improve the lives of children and young people in Scotland. The number one call reads: “Change the language of poverty: young people deserve dignity, not stigma and...
New panel to ensure issues affecting children and young people are heard in Brexit negotiations
... and young people are heard in Brexit negotiations In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the opportunity to advise the Scottish Government on the issues they would like to be considered in Brexit...
Impact report and animation reveal the benefits of peer research in participation projects
...the Participation through the Pandemic project explored how coronavirus changed the ways in which children and young people got involved in projects or accessed services. Within it, a group of four young researchers aged 14-18 years worked...
children and young people pandemic researchEducation National Improvement Framework: Data gathering must be accurate, considered and purposeful
...young person at the centre of education. Our rights-based response is informed by engagement with children and young people across advisory groups and projects in the past two years and the real concerns we have heard from them about...
ASL ASN children and young people Children's rights Consultation response Education PovertyAnnouncing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
...Children in Scotland’s continuing commitment to ensuring that the voices and experiences of children and young people are represented at all levels of the organisation. On her appointment to the Board, Rachael said: “'I bring a voice to...
children and young people Children's rights inclusionCovid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
...survey has revealed. The research, undertaken by the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on children and young people, found that 90% of organisations are facing ‘some’ or ‘significant’ barriers to delivering their services, with the...
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusionLaunch of Young People’s Manifesto helps make political ideas more accessible for all
...for all 4 March 2021 Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, we’ve launched a children and young people’s Version of our Manifesto for 2021-26. Click here to download a copy of the Manifesto We are committed to upholding...
changing our world children and young people Election Manifesto Participation politicsYoung people’s peer research into health inequalities launched
...& Design Scotland and the Scottish Government have commissioned Play Scotland to deliver a children and young people’s version of the Place Standard, the framework to structure conversations about place. "I’m interested in increasing...
children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality researchNo results found.
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ASL Inquiry Education, children and young people Committee
... About us Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Inquiry: Education, children and young people Committee November 2023 The Education, children and young people Committee at the Scottish Parliament is conducting an inquiry into Additional...
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Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination
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... Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination By Changing our World, Children in Scotland's young people's advisory group,...
Consultation Response: On police powers to search children and young people for alcohol
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...in Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on policy powers to search children and young people for...
Exploring STEM with children and young people - March 2017
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...Children in Scotland talks to children and young people about how STEM is taught in their...
School Nursing Service Review: consultation with children and young people - July 2016
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...Consultation with children and young...
Consultation response: Improving educational outcomes for children and young people from traveller communities (May 2017)
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...Scottish Government's consultation on the draft guidance for Improving Educational Outcomes for children and young people from Traveller...
For children and young people, Hunger is Still Here
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... Magazine / Comment: For children and young people, Hunger is Still Here Posted 25 October, 2021 by Lynn Gilmour food insecurity food poverty Poverty As covid restrictions have eased so, too, has public concern about food insecurity. But,...
food insecurity food poverty PovertyNTSG: engagement with children and young people
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... Engagement with children and young people The Scottish Government has made a welcomed commitment to full incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law. The UNCRC requires national and local...
Consultation Work with children and young people
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...Our consultation work with children and young people Participation of children and young people is at the heart of our work and shapes our core policy positions. Here are some of our recent projects and related reports. Professional...
231024 - Voices Forum on Children in Scotland's Manifesto 2026-2031
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Building Happier Futures
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...people” Posted 19.01.24 by Alice Hinds Arts care experience charity children and young people design Fundraising A care experienced student from Glasgow has designed a new charity tote bag in...
Arts care experience charity children and young people design FundraisingSchools in Scotland encouraged to join LEAF programme
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...in Scotland encouraged to join LEAF programme Posted 24.08.23 by Sophie Ward children and young people health and wellbeing learning for sustainability Outdoor education outdoor...
children and young people health and wellbeing learning for sustainability Outdoor education outdoor learningCharities set to benefit from outdoor play funding
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...set to benefit from £550,000 in outdoor play funding Posted 21.07.23 by Alice Hinds children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play play Thousands of Scottish children living in deprived areas will soon have...
children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play playNew research with young cancer patients
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...of young cancer patients Posted 22 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young people The groundbreaking work will...
cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young peopleAction to support Anti-Bullying Week 2022
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...to action for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 Posted 15 November, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond bullying children and young people Education Mental Health Wellbeing respectme, Scotland’s national anti-bullying charity, has called for action to...
bullying children and young people Education Mental Health WellbeingBereavement should be on the school curriculum
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...report suggests Posted 21 September, 2022 by Nina Joynson Bereavement children and young people Education Grief School The National Childhood Bereavement Project has submitted its final...
Bereavement children and young people Education Grief SchoolQ&A with Sarah Dyer: Kiltwalk for Children in Scotland
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...Dyer: Talking the talk and walking the walk Posted 17 August, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond children and young people Early years Fundraising Sarah Dyer, an Early Years Officer from Fife, will be taking The Big Stroll as...
children and young people Early years FundraisingListening to young people with separated parents
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...with experience of parental separation Posted 5 April 2022, by Jennifer Drummond children and young people family family support parenting separation Ian Maxwell (pictured) highlights the findings...
children and young people family family support parenting separationPioneering community project takes next step
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...takes next steps Posted 8 March 2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Image from Love Letham. children and young people community Participation Wellbeing A brand new initiative, which places the voice of young...
children and young people community Participation WellbeingFree bus travel arrives for under-22s in Scotland
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...bus travel arrives for under-22s in Scotland Posted 2 February, 2022 by Nina Joynson children and young people climate change sustainability travel children and young people can now access free bus travel,...
children and young people climate change sustainability travelAge of criminal responsibility increased
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...17 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Today marks the full commencement of the Age of Criminal...
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'
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... Posted 16 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Thirty years since the UK ratified the United Nations...
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justiceCoercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
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...Image: Change Up exhibition. Supplied by Dartington Service Design Lab. art children and young people gender based violence A new exhibition showcases youth-led designs for innovations aimed at promoting...
art children and young people gender based violenceSpecialised drug and alcohol treatment for young people needed
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...drug and alcohol treatment for young people Posted 10 November, 2021 by Nina Joynson children and young people Health Mental Health A new report by the Scottish Government calls for residential rehabilitation...
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