Search results for: "culture"
A culture of Kindness to Prevent Bullying Behaviour
... A culture of kindness to prevent bullying 28 Aug 2025 Safe Strong and Free’s Kerry Lowe discusses their bullying awareness campaign, and how their awareness resources can help foster a culture of kindness to combat bullying. At Safe...
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
...will put victims and witnesses at the heart of a modern and fair justice system. “By changing culture, process and practice across the system, it will help to ensure victims are heard, supported, protected and treated with compassion, while...
In Conversation with: Dean Shanks – Social Impact Manager at Spartans
...comes from the top – Debbie, the trustees, and the leadership team have really embedded that culture. You come to work each day knowing you’re contributing to something meaningful. The positive energy among staff feeds into the work we do...
I wish I knew about participation work when I was a kid
...it isn’t a coincidence. Maybe it isn’t some largely unexplainable ‘Scottish culture’ that leaves us here… Maybe we just don’t invest enough in our foundations. I guess what I’m really getting at is that if we...
Creative Communities Scotland Fund opens
...of impact. The move underlines the government’s commitment to ensuring the arts and culture sector remains inclusive and accessible, especially at local level. Since the launch in 2020, the Creative Community Scotland fund has...
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...
Creativity and culture: bringing child rights to life
... 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: culture, kindergartens and coming of age
... 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...
Five highlights from Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2025
...day two, Nadine Aisha Jassat spoke brilliantly about her experience growing up as a child of two cultures and the role that books and storytelling have played in her life. Her talk ended with the audience creating a word cloud featuring words of...
Month of the Military Child: what we can learn from military children
... The world is a bigger place than just ‘home’ – My children have a wider world view on culture and global issues. Relationships are transient, friendships are forever – Recognising this early has helped my children get the most...
Children's commissioner report signals urgency of education reform
...shares what children told the Commissioner and makes recommendations under the themes of culture, curriculum, personalisation and support, assessment and qualifications, and purpose. Nicola Killean will co-chair day one of Children in...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...activities, staff at Unity City Academy in Middlesbrough told us that there was a shift in culture and improved relationships between staff and pupils, who were able to see each other in a new light. One staff member said, “Enrichment...
Welcome To Your Vote Week 2025
...hard, and is designed to throw you off. It was a wall of noise. It is encouraged through the culture and atmosphere of the Parliament. The speaker and house authorities have the power to calm down some of the worst behaviour. The behaviour...
Gaelic Teaching Hub announced
...Secretary met with staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and culture, during a visit to discuss the aims of the new Centre in providing opportunities for Gaelic teachers across the country. Ahead of Gaelic...
10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024
...co-design projects with children and young people, and are particularly relevant for the arts and culture and mental health professionals.” Click here to read the full report Our Annual Conference 2024 was a huge success In May,...
'Peeling back the lid' on hybrid working
...technology were also prominent. Described by one participant as “the turnkey that unlocked a new culture”, this very sharp and quick change has allowed us to reduce costs and do some previously expensive and logistically impossible work in...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...for exploration, discovery, outdoor and play based learning. It provides access to our shared culture and heritage. For example: Visiting a historic site lets young people experience the places where events in history really happened. ...
Girls’ rights are human rights
...men’s violence against women and girls. To do this, we need to create the right environments and cultures that will allow children and young people to grow and develop equally, and thatstarts with gender-sensitive approaches and...
First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign
...by Alcohol and Drugs, said: “We welcome all measures to tackle Scotland’s Alcohol Everywhere culture, including restrictions on alcohol marketing. The families we support describe alcohol as being ‘in your face, no matter where you look’....
No child should be left behind
...they need. Our goal is to normalise the conversation around poverty and support, to create a culture of compassion rather than condemnation. No parent should feel isolated or ashamed because they need assistance, and at Halo, we strive to...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...Fund and how to apply, visit our project page. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports culture and creativity across all parts of Scotland, distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s children & young people from alcohol marketing
...by Alcohol and Drugs, said: “We welcome all measures to tackle Scotland’s Alcohol Everywhere culture, including restrictions on alcohol marketing. The families we support describe alcohol as being ‘in your face, no matter where you look’....
A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland
...environments where children blossom, habits of a lifetime begin, and we begin to see the culture change to which we aspire.” David Mackay, Head of Policy, Projects and Participation at Children in Scotland: “This is an exciting...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...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...
Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
...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...
Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI
...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...
Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year
...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...
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
...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,...
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
...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,...
Promoting positive change: young people give their views on the effects of alcohol marketing in Scotland
...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...
Making the change and committing to race equality
...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...
Should we blame influencers for online harm? 40,000 children have their say
...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...
Young people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture
...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...
Arts Children culture young peopleCall 16: Work together to build cultures where every voice is valued, and create a society free from bullying
... 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...
Children in Scotland Magazine – Autumn/Winter 2025
...who are part of a linguistic minority have the right to use their own language and enjoy their own culture and customs with other members of their community. In this bilingual article, Ellen Morton considers what this looks like for Scotland’s...
AC25 - workshops
...3D Alloway Suite Session 3E – Bearsden Suite (upstairs 8th floor) A culture of kindness and inclusion: Practical approaches to preventing and addressing bullying Safe Strong & Free Learn evidence-based, practical...
AC25 - Programme
...language use Alloway Suite Language Leaders Bearsden Suite (upstairs 8th floor) Workshop E: A culture of kindness and inclusion: Practical approaches to preventing and addressing bullying Workshop E: Safe, Strong & Free A culture of...
Sarah Gallier
...of diving, both now qualified. She loves travelling and exploring different countries and cultures with her family in...
GallierAC24 - Speaker Bios
...and across a range of education and freelance roles as well as completing the MA Education: culture, Language & Identity at Goldsmiths. Mhairi Changing Our World Young Person Chair Day One Mhairi is a member of Changing our World...
Jennifer Higgins
...reading and catching up with friends and family. Passionate about the benefits of arts and culture, she currently volunteers at the National Trust for...
higginsjInsight - Issue 4
...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...
Our history
...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...
Cutting the cost of the school day
...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...
child poverty Children Education Poverty young peopleYoung musicians invited to Hit The Road
...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...
Arts music scotland young peopleFree cycling events for families
...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...
cycling Cycling Scotland events health and wellbeingYoung people united through street art
...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...
art care care experienced people creativitySophie Ward
...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...
wardFunding confirmed for youth music programmes
...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,...
funding Learning music Scottish SchoolsCoronation portrait project launched
...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...
Arts Children culturePupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds
...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...
Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish SchoolsNo results found.
A culture of Kindness to Prevent Bullying Behaviour
... A culture of kindness to prevent bullying 28 Aug 2025 Safe Strong and Free’s Kerry Lowe discusses their bullying awareness campaign, and how their awareness resources can help foster a culture of kindness to combat bullying. At Safe...
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill
...will put victims and witnesses at the heart of a modern and fair justice system. “By changing culture, process and practice across the system, it will help to ensure victims are heard, supported, protected and treated with compassion, while...
In Conversation with: Dean Shanks – Social Impact Manager at Spartans
...comes from the top – Debbie, the trustees, and the leadership team have really embedded that culture. You come to work each day knowing you’re contributing to something meaningful. The positive energy among staff feeds into the work we do...
I wish I knew about participation work when I was a kid
...it isn’t a coincidence. Maybe it isn’t some largely unexplainable ‘Scottish culture’ that leaves us here… Maybe we just don’t invest enough in our foundations. I guess what I’m really getting at is that if we...
Creative Communities Scotland Fund opens
...of impact. The move underlines the government’s commitment to ensuring the arts and culture sector remains inclusive and accessible, especially at local level. Since the launch in 2020, the Creative Community Scotland fund has...
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...
Creativity and culture: bringing child rights to life
... 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: culture, kindergartens and coming of age
... 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...
Five highlights from Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2025
...day two, Nadine Aisha Jassat spoke brilliantly about her experience growing up as a child of two cultures and the role that books and storytelling have played in her life. Her talk ended with the audience creating a word cloud featuring words of...
Month of the Military Child: what we can learn from military children
... The world is a bigger place than just ‘home’ – My children have a wider world view on culture and global issues. Relationships are transient, friendships are forever – Recognising this early has helped my children get the most...
Children's commissioner report signals urgency of education reform
...shares what children told the Commissioner and makes recommendations under the themes of culture, curriculum, personalisation and support, assessment and qualifications, and purpose. Nicola Killean will co-chair day one of Children in...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...activities, staff at Unity City Academy in Middlesbrough told us that there was a shift in culture and improved relationships between staff and pupils, who were able to see each other in a new light. One staff member said, “Enrichment...
Welcome To Your Vote Week 2025
...hard, and is designed to throw you off. It was a wall of noise. It is encouraged through the culture and atmosphere of the Parliament. The speaker and house authorities have the power to calm down some of the worst behaviour. The behaviour...
Gaelic Teaching Hub announced
...Secretary met with staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and culture, during a visit to discuss the aims of the new Centre in providing opportunities for Gaelic teachers across the country. Ahead of Gaelic...
10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024
...co-design projects with children and young people, and are particularly relevant for the arts and culture and mental health professionals.” Click here to read the full report Our Annual Conference 2024 was a huge success In May,...
'Peeling back the lid' on hybrid working
...technology were also prominent. Described by one participant as “the turnkey that unlocked a new culture”, this very sharp and quick change has allowed us to reduce costs and do some previously expensive and logistically impossible work in...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...for exploration, discovery, outdoor and play based learning. It provides access to our shared culture and heritage. For example: Visiting a historic site lets young people experience the places where events in history really happened. ...
Girls’ rights are human rights
...men’s violence against women and girls. To do this, we need to create the right environments and cultures that will allow children and young people to grow and develop equally, and thatstarts with gender-sensitive approaches and...
First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign
...by Alcohol and Drugs, said: “We welcome all measures to tackle Scotland’s Alcohol Everywhere culture, including restrictions on alcohol marketing. The families we support describe alcohol as being ‘in your face, no matter where you look’....
No child should be left behind
...they need. Our goal is to normalise the conversation around poverty and support, to create a culture of compassion rather than condemnation. No parent should feel isolated or ashamed because they need assistance, and at Halo, we strive to...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...Fund and how to apply, visit our project page. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports culture and creativity across all parts of Scotland, distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further...
Campaigners call on First Minister to fulfil commitment to protect Scotland’s children & young people from alcohol marketing
...by Alcohol and Drugs, said: “We welcome all measures to tackle Scotland’s Alcohol Everywhere culture, including restrictions on alcohol marketing. The families we support describe alcohol as being ‘in your face, no matter where you look’....
A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland
...environments where children blossom, habits of a lifetime begin, and we begin to see the culture change to which we aspire.” David Mackay, Head of Policy, Projects and Participation at Children in Scotland: “This is an exciting...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...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...
Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
...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...
Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI
...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...
Yopa extends partnership with Children in Scotland during 30th anniversary year
...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...
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
...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,...
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
...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,...
Promoting positive change: young people give their views on the effects of alcohol marketing in Scotland
...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...
Making the change and committing to race equality
...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...
Should we blame influencers for online harm? 40,000 children have their say
...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...
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Sarah Gallier
...of diving, both now qualified. She loves travelling and exploring different countries and cultures with her family in...
GallierJennifer Higgins
...reading and catching up with friends and family. Passionate about the benefits of arts and culture, she currently volunteers at the National Trust for...
higginsjSophie Ward
...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...
wardAC25 - workshops
...3D Alloway Suite Session 3E – Bearsden Suite (upstairs 8th floor) A culture of kindness and inclusion: Practical approaches to preventing and addressing bullying Safe Strong & Free Learn evidence-based, practical...
AC25 - Programme
...language use Alloway Suite Language Leaders Bearsden Suite (upstairs 8th floor) Workshop E: A culture of kindness and inclusion: Practical approaches to preventing and addressing bullying Workshop E: Safe, Strong & Free A culture of...
AC24 - Speaker Bios
...and across a range of education and freelance roles as well as completing the MA Education: culture, Language & Identity at Goldsmiths. Mhairi Changing Our World Young Person Chair Day One Mhairi is a member of Changing our World...
Our history
...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...
No results found.
No results found.
Young people encouraged to ‘step into’ culture
post
...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...
Arts Children culture young peopleCall 16: Work together to build cultures where every voice is valued, and create a society free from bullying
post
... 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...
Children in Scotland Magazine – Autumn/Winter 2025
post
...who are part of a linguistic minority have the right to use their own language and enjoy their own culture and customs with other members of their community. In this bilingual article, Ellen Morton considers what this looks like for Scotland’s...
Insight - Issue 4
post
...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...
Cutting the cost of the school day
post
...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...
child poverty Children Education Poverty young peopleYoung musicians invited to Hit The Road
post
...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...
Arts music scotland young peopleFree cycling events for families
post
...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...
cycling Cycling Scotland events health and wellbeingYoung people united through street art
post
...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...
art care care experienced people creativityFunding confirmed for youth music programmes
post
...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,...
funding Learning music Scottish SchoolsCoronation portrait project launched
post
...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...
Arts Children culturePupils adversely affected by CfE, study finds
post
...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...
Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform Scottish Schools