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...co-design projects with children and young people, and are particularly relevant for the arts and culture and mental health professionals.” Stuart Burns, Scottish Ensemble’s Head of Artistic Planning, said: “Collaboration is at the heart...

... Creativity and culture: bringing child rights to life 9 Mar 2021 The Living Museums project is working with creative and enthusiastic young people, aged 14-21 years, across Stirling, Perth and Dumfries to support museums in becoming more...

... 2018 preview: kindergartens, culture and coming of age 11 Dec 2017 A look ahead to our key projects and activities coming up next year. Changing our World We want young people to enjoy their rights, including the right to have a say in...

...Like Children in Scotland, we believe that every young person should have equal access to art, culture, education and opportunities, and live in a world free from discrimination.” Simon Massey, Head of Engagement and Learning at Children...

...and sharing their views on current AI projects in development. "What we're working towards is culture change within the sector, " said Gregory. "We're aiming to reach a point where those involved in making decisions about AI developments think...

...Like Children in Scotland, we believe that every young person should have equal access to art, culture, education and opportunities, and live in a world free from discrimination. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and...

...Child (UNCRC) into law. One of the biggest changes in children’s rights in this time has been a culture shift in awareness of children’s right to participate – listening to children, asking them about and taking account of their views,...

...with Dr Zeedyk for several years to embed relationship-based practice into its organisational culture.   Relationship-based, or relational, practice looks at the psychological and emotional dynamics that underpin successful relationships,...

...than by advertising. Other young people said that drinking alcohol to excess was part of the culture in Scotland, and they hoped that changing restrictions might help to stop this being seen as normal. Over recent years, some positive steps...

...here to read Our race equality statement We are committed to creating a culture in which equality, diversity and human rights are actively promoted Click here to read Our membership offer Be...

...we blame influencers for online harm? We explored with them the nature and purpose of influencer culture online, discussed how influencers make money and the effect their content can have on young consumers. Finally they decided whether...

...when you are struggling to deliver on immediate targets and is made even more so by a social media culture that shouts about the ‘urgent’, deflecting us from prioritising actions that might have a better long-term impact. Slashing support to...

...and the impact of that type of language are often under-appreciated or dismissed. When a culture of permissible prejudice is allowed to permeate any environment, particularly in school settings, it can escalate quickly. I experienced...

...and staff experience (from all sectors) alongside managers and power holders (of resources and culture). Beyond stigma and shame This needs to go beyond the management of individual cases to look at what’s not working and why across the...

...Finnish-Glaswegian Policy Officer and creative, it’s exciting to see the influence Finnish youth culture policy is having on Scotland. Children in Scotland’s 2021-26 Manifesto (click here to access) is calling for a Hobby Premium (also called...

...of the minds of museum teams as they continue wider discussions about the role of heritage and culture in an ever-changing world. We have no doubt that many museums are already taking positive steps, albeit with limited budgets. From our work...

...collaboratively with them to help support them to be the best they can be. The need for system and culture change For many of the young people we speak to, they would welcome recognition of achievements in both their personal and learning journey....

...for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect...

...us to share stories about people working in school meals, the range of food served ,the different cultures and how it supports education. Yibo: ‘Connecting children around the world to help foster healthy eating habits in school and at home, and...

...mental health for young people and children - not just for recovery from Covid but embedded in our culture in much the same way that Zoom and Teams calls are now part of everyday life.” Co-Convener of the CPG, Meghan Gallacher MSP, said: "Ninety...

...and experiences A training and development package should be rolled out by national heritage and culture organisations to support engagement and co-design work in museums and heritage settings All museums should be supported to develop an...

...in recent times, what was clear was the power of a strong sense of community and kind behaviour. culture and ethos are crucial to addressing bullying; it is unable to flourish in a society where kindness and respect are core values. During the...

...Matter movement in 2020 set us an important and necessary challenge to look at our organisational culture, structure, practices and approaches with a race equality lens and ask ourselves some tough questions. We have had Challenging Inequalities...

...young people and families in Scotland. The statement makes clear our commitment to creating a culture in which equality, diversity and human rights are actively promoted, and rearticulates that we have zero tolerance of discrimination of any...

...30 October. Share this Young people shaping culture and heritage Find out more about the Living Museums project Click here for the project Living Museums...

...vs aesthetics Jordan Irvine, Senior Officer, Communities and Learning, at culture Perth & Kinross was open about the fact that museums struggle to engage with young people aged 14 – 26, and that they should be...

...Museums Stirling exhibition on theme of protest 20 August 2021 Young people taking part in our culture and heritage participation project Living Museums celebrated the opening of a new exhibition showcasing their work this week. On Tuesday...

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...ever digital concert season. Sophie has ten years' experience managing projects for a number of culture organisations and charities including VisitScotland, RSPB Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland. Outside of work, Sophie enjoys...

...rights both on international, national and local level. Marie holds a degree in Aesthetics and culture and has used her skills to develop creative toolkits to support children with additional support needs to share their views in child-centred...

...and across a range of education and freelance roles as well as completing the MA Education: culture, Language & Identity at Goldsmiths. Olive Changing Our World Young Person Chair Day Two Hi! My name is Olive, I’m 16 years old...

...for good collaboration is underestimated. Organisations work in different ways, have different cultures, slightly different visions and missions. That is even more accentuated sometimes when you move from sector to sector. But the moment we...

...together, we can use our influence to push for real change in Scottish policy, practice and culture. Click on the links on this page to find out more about the many benefits of becoming a Children in Scotland member, learn more about who are...

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...into’ cultural experiences Posted 12.04.23 by Lynn Gilmour Arts Children culture young people A new youth-led fund has opened to provide opportunities and support for young people to get involved in the...

... Call 16: Work together to build cultures where every voice is valued, and create a society free from bullying By Katie Ferguson Too many children and young people’s lives are undermined by bullying. Our research suggests a third of...

...Scotland, Bruce Adamson. Within that conversation, Bruce talks about “creating an amazing culture of children as human rights defenders” and this message of celebrating positive change led by children and young people is carried across...

...the lead on equity in their own schools and a reminder of the impact that a poverty aware school culture and a clear focus on reducing the cost of the school day can have.” Schools in Falkirk Council have received more than £26 million from...

...vision - the benefits of learning to play musical instruments 21 February 2022 Creativity and culture: bringing child rights to life 9 March 2021 Emerging Minds project will examine how live music could boost young people’s mental health...

...wellbeing to children and young people, and encourage healthy and active lifestyles across sport, culture and the arts, the citywide GO LIVE! programme features everything from “come and try” sessions to trail races, as well as book events at...

...marginalised children, young people and families to access and benefit from the arts and culture, Articulate finds ways for people to express themselves in positive ways, while also gaining skills and experience that support positive...

...to benefit from Youth Music Initiative (YMI) funding, the Scottish Government has confirmed. culture Secretary Angus Robertson announced that the flagship programme, administered by Creative Scotland, will receive £9.5 million for 2023,...

...Women’s Football, Children’s Hearings Scotland and through her own business Child Friendly culture where she has worked to support lasting change in environments to help ensure that children and young people are able to claim their rights....

...coronation portrait project Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Arts Children culture Children around the country have been invited to take part in the upcoming coronation by contributing to a “giant digital...

...for Excellence Researchers state that Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) has led to a "culture of perfomativity", due to continuous pressure on teachers to raise attainment levels.  The study found that pupils now face a narrowed...

...and practice. That means listening to children, and their views, ideas, and experiences. That culture of participation – whether it’s through our Young Advisers, wider work to ensure children’s views are included and heard at the highest...

...those initial conversations.” Wendy Halliday, Director of See Me, said: “We want to see a culture shift in Scotland around mental health. This needs to start in schools so children and young people are having open conversations on this...

...any time on social media in the past five years, you will no doubt be aware of the so-called ‘culture war’ that has been escalating. Initially focused on questioning the legitimacy and the rights of trans people in public spaces, the debate...

...help them develop a love of reading. We work with teachers and schools to build vibrant reading cultures through the First Minister’s Reading Challenge and our new accreditation programme, Reading Schools. Programmes like BBC Authors Live and...

...how my pupils from diverse backgrounds feel about being a minority, often feeling like their culture and heritage is second best.  My approach as a teacher is to bring an acceptance of multiculturalism and a knowledge of alternative history...

...the findings of the review, The Promise, which said Scotland must “create an environment and culture where finding and maintaining safe, loving, respectful relationships is the norm.” These new rights for brothers and sisters should help...