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Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
...needs a long-term viewpoint with children and families playing an active role at With Kids events and groups. With Kids team are often developing their knowledge and practice. Are there any new areas of research you are currently...
We can all be allies
...was developed to respond to the trauma experiences and effects on unaccompanied young people. It prevents re-traumatisation by building on the trauma-informed practice of Guardianship Scotland, which embeds the principles of safety, trust, choice,...
Making research fun to include everybody’s voices
...in Inverness, Stirling and Glasgow about what makes it difficult for them to access live music events, and what they would like from a live music event in their community. The project was delivered in partnership with Children in Scotland, the...
Collaborate, network and learn: Our plans for Annual Conference 2024
...we realised just how busy that month was for many across the children’s sector. With so many events all held within the same few weeks, it felt very crowded, and we were aware people had to choose between events. We made the decision to move...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...and/or specialist transport to and from venues Safe and quiet spaces for young people at music events Live streaming of live music events events that involved big names and emerging musicians Family-friendly music activities during the...
An accessible new learning portal for the children’s sector launches
...access Learn with us Explore our learning programme which includes in-person events and online training Click here for more Children in Scotland's Annual Conference Find out more about our flagship...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...more about the work of Families Outside About the author Jazmine Bennett is Training & events Coordinator at Families Outside Visit the website Participation and Engagement Work Find out more about how we embed the inclusion...
"Even after 20 years as Dr Spritely, every day still feels new and exciting"
Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024
events team scoops three major awards following record-breaking year
... Recognition for learning and events programme as team scoops three major awards Children in Scotland’s Learning and events team won an unprecedented three awards at last night’s prestigious EventIt E Awards held at Edinburgh’s Assembly...
CPD events Learning trainingPupil Support Staff Learning Programme
...the Children in Scotland team will be made up of: Lizz Toomey, Learning & events Officer David Mackay, Head of Policy, Projects and Participation Simon Massey, Head of Engagement & Learning We will soon start...
Yopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
...an appreciation for the value of community, Yopa has also sponsored key Children in Scotland events, including its annual conference, mental health conference and 30th anniversary reception. These events have brought together representatives...
Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people
...enshrined in law. This includes Article 31, the right to leisure and play. Given that poverty prevents some children from participating in leisure activities, maybe we should start talking about children’s right to a hobby? In September and...
Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes
Embedding the principles of The Promise
Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland
...of topics at different levels – both online and in-person – and our expert Learning & events team can also help to identify your organisation’s learning needs if you’re not sure where to start. From bespoke programmes to one-off...
Explore Therapeutic Life Story Work as Diploma course launches for 2024
2023 highlights: reflecting on a milestone year
...develop and deliver a varied hybrid learning programme thought the year. It consisted of in-person events – a Mental Health Conference, a three-day residential focussed on trauma-informed approaches, and an Early Years Conference – and a range...
Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024
...on was just how ‘busy’ November is for the children’s sector, with a number of big-ticket events taking place. People have to make a choice about which event they go to, either due to cost or time out of work. In light of this, we made the...
New partnership set to improve access to education for professionals in the children’s sector
...opportunities focused on improving the lives of children and young people, as well as creating events that will foster knowledge-sharing and networking across the sector. Susan Stewart, Director of The Open University in Scotland,...
It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together
Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector
...Scotland Voices Forum. We gather and analyse the feedback we receive through surveys, meetings and events and use this to deliver an up-to-date account of the successes and challenges faced by organisations operating across the befriending sector....
Supporting small organisations to flourish with new membership category
...and organisations (click here to access our Member Directory). · Accessing free Member events including our Voices Forum (click here to find out more about our Voices Forum) · Getting discounts on our open Learning Programme, with...
Amplifying the experiences of young people seeking legal representation in Scotland
...and young people about rights, remedies when rights are not upheld and the role of lawyers · at events with professionals to raise awareness of what needs to change · as a teaching resource in schools, colleges and universities · in induction...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
The early years in focus: creating an event to support the sector
...in Scotland prepares to host an international early years-focused conference, Learning & events Officer, Arran Purdie, discusses what's involved in planning such a large-scale event and what her team expects to deliver on the day On 6...
The scale of the challenge can feel overwhelming, so we need to celebrate the successes
...Why? Because it requires us to ask people to share their lived experiences, to re-visit traumatic events and to confront the inequalities they have faced. Yet, people do, and in the case of the Not Included, Not Engaged, Not Involved campaign,...
An imaginative reframing of education in Scotland
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
...both the theory and the practical application of that theory.” Lizz Toomey, Learning & events Officer at Children in Scotland, said: “People often think that building relationships is something that some people are ‘naturally’...
Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work
...years helping practitioners work through childhood developmental trauma. Here, our Learning & events Officer, Arran Purdie, shares the academic theory behind his important diploma course When I joined Children in Scotland as a Learning &...
Promoting positive change: young people give their views on the effects of alcohol marketing in Scotland
...of alcohol marketing in Scotland 31 Jul 2023 From phasing out alcohol advertising at sporting events, to reducing how often alcohol is promoted on TV and online, David Mackay, Policy Manager at Children in Scotland, discusses children and...
Booking opens for unique online Learning Week
...some of the biggest challenges currently facing the children’s sector. The week-long series of events will take place from Monday 22 March to Friday 26 March offering five days of sharing, learning and connecting. Karin McKenny, Learning and...
CPD events learning week trainingTo support children in the fight against this virus, we need your voices, knowledge and expertise
...families, so our learning programme is temporarily moving online. We’ve converted many of our events into webinars and will be launching a special guide to the full range of these learning opportunities next month. A new series of webinars led...
engagement events Learning membership networkChanges to our learning programme announced
...including the launch of a new webinar series. Click here to access all of our forthcoming events Learning & events Manager Karin Mckenny said: "Firstly, thanks for all your support and understanding around the uncertainty around our...
Covid-19 events training webinarsFree cycling events for families
... Magazine / UCI Cycling World Championships 2023: events programme gets underway with free activities for children and families Posted 04.08.23 by Alice Hinds cycling Cycling Scotland events health and...
cycling Cycling Scotland events health and wellbeingChildren in Scotland events: Inclusive language guidance for trainers
... Children in Scotland events: Inclusive language guidance for trainers This page offers a short guide to inclusive language. We acknowledge that language and its usage is constantly evolving but want to ensure that our learning experiences are...
Edinburgh Young Carers: Schools Coordinator
...management and reporting and in developing and delivering presentations and running training events/workshops for young people and professionals. Click here for further details and an application form Closing date: 5pm, Monday 3 June...
AC24 - Venue
...is available on the day. Please notify Children in Scotland if you plan to drive by emailing events@childreninscotland.org.uk. Getting to the Stadium Murrayfield is a 30-minute walk from the west end of Princes Street, but also by...
Our Trainers & Speakers
... Our trainers & Speakers Trainers & Speakers The Learning & events team works with handpicked trainers to create our diverse programme. They include current practitioners and service managers, leading experts in niche areas, and...
Building Happier Futures
...£1.1million for care experience charities, including supporting Who Cares? Scotland to hold events for 880 people. Related content New advisory board to explore and share the experience of foster care May 2, 2023 Keeping Children in...
Arts care experience charity children and young people design FundraisingAnnual Conference 2024
...to come back and do it all again! We also recognised that November is a very busy time of year for events, and we wanted to take the time to listen to our members, delegates, partners and supporters from across the children’s sector so we can...
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...https://enquire.org.uk/ To keep up to date with new publications and upcoming events, sign up to their newsletter here. Hood College - Amy Kilpatrick & Tricia K. Strickland, PhD Amy Kilpatrick is an assistant...
Our history
...to strengthen the skills of the children’s sector workforce for 27 years, the learning and events team abruptly shifted their programme online as Covid took hold. Webinars immediately made training more accessible but a return to the...
Momo Zhong
... Momo Zhong Administrative Assistant - Learning & events Momo joined Children in Scotland in October 2023 as Administrative Assistant in the Learning & events team. Momo has more than seven years' experience in the education field. She...
zhongMember Insight Blog: Latest
...was developed to respond to the trauma experiences and effects on unaccompanied young people. It prevents re-traumatisation by building on the trauma-informed practice of Guardianship Scotland, which embeds the principles of safety, trust, choice,...
Scottish Children’s Health Awards: nominations open
...click here to visit the Scottish Children’s Health Awards page: childrenshealthscotland.org/events/awards Related content Comment: Child rights or public health? There's no choice July 28 2020 Q&A with Kara Brown: “There’s...
awards child health Healthcare#AndSheCycles Festival 2023: Everything you need to know
...funding for essential equipment Posted 15.06.23 by Alice Hinds active travel bikes cycling events Launched as part of Scotland’s annual #AndSheCycles Festival, running from 17-25 June, groups, schools and charities can now apply for...
active travel bikes cycling eventsMental Health Conference 2023 Hub
...here to find out more Have more questions? Get in touch General enquiries: events...
Early Years Conference 2023
...was supported by Visibility Scotland and Sight Scotland Other upcoming training events Browse our current range of learning opportunities Click here to...
Arran Purdie
... Arran Purdie Learning & events Officer Arran joined Children in Scotland in April 2023, as a Learning & events Officer. Arran has 10 years' experience working in education, primarily in ESOL. She has taught in South Korea, Vietnam,...
purdieAdvice and Information Officer - Enquire
...and updating information for our publications and website, and taking part in our outreach events. Contribute to service development projects. Please see the recruitment pack for the full job description: Advice and Information...
Young people invited to be anti-poverty Ambassadors
...for their time and effort. Being an Ambassador can include: meeting MPs/MSPs, speaking at events, helping to develop a youth focused campaign, writing blogs for the ECP website, and speaking to the media. The deadline for applications is...
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Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
...needs a long-term viewpoint with children and families playing an active role at With Kids events and groups. With Kids team are often developing their knowledge and practice. Are there any new areas of research you are currently...
We can all be allies
...was developed to respond to the trauma experiences and effects on unaccompanied young people. It prevents re-traumatisation by building on the trauma-informed practice of Guardianship Scotland, which embeds the principles of safety, trust, choice,...
Making research fun to include everybody’s voices
...in Inverness, Stirling and Glasgow about what makes it difficult for them to access live music events, and what they would like from a live music event in their community. The project was delivered in partnership with Children in Scotland, the...
Collaborate, network and learn: Our plans for Annual Conference 2024
...we realised just how busy that month was for many across the children’s sector. With so many events all held within the same few weeks, it felt very crowded, and we were aware people had to choose between events. We made the decision to move...
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...and/or specialist transport to and from venues Safe and quiet spaces for young people at music events Live streaming of live music events events that involved big names and emerging musicians Family-friendly music activities during the...
An accessible new learning portal for the children’s sector launches
...access Learn with us Explore our learning programme which includes in-person events and online training Click here for more Children in Scotland's Annual Conference Find out more about our flagship...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...more about the work of Families Outside About the author Jazmine Bennett is Training & events Coordinator at Families Outside Visit the website Participation and Engagement Work Find out more about how we embed the inclusion...
"Even after 20 years as Dr Spritely, every day still feels new and exciting"
Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024
events team scoops three major awards following record-breaking year
... Recognition for learning and events programme as team scoops three major awards Children in Scotland’s Learning and events team won an unprecedented three awards at last night’s prestigious EventIt E Awards held at Edinburgh’s Assembly...
CPD events Learning trainingYopa extends support of Children in Scotland after a successful year of partnership working
...an appreciation for the value of community, Yopa has also sponsored key Children in Scotland events, including its annual conference, mental health conference and 30th anniversary reception. These events have brought together representatives...
Increasing access to hobbies for children and young people
...enshrined in law. This includes Article 31, the right to leisure and play. Given that poverty prevents some children from participating in leisure activities, maybe we should start talking about children’s right to a hobby? In September and...
Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes
Embedding the principles of The Promise
Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland
...of topics at different levels – both online and in-person – and our expert Learning & events team can also help to identify your organisation’s learning needs if you’re not sure where to start. From bespoke programmes to one-off...
Explore Therapeutic Life Story Work as Diploma course launches for 2024
2023 highlights: reflecting on a milestone year
...develop and deliver a varied hybrid learning programme thought the year. It consisted of in-person events – a Mental Health Conference, a three-day residential focussed on trauma-informed approaches, and an Early Years Conference – and a range...
Plans, opportunities and offers: Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2024
...on was just how ‘busy’ November is for the children’s sector, with a number of big-ticket events taking place. People have to make a choice about which event they go to, either due to cost or time out of work. In light of this, we made the...
New partnership set to improve access to education for professionals in the children’s sector
...opportunities focused on improving the lives of children and young people, as well as creating events that will foster knowledge-sharing and networking across the sector. Susan Stewart, Director of The Open University in Scotland,...
It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together
Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector
...Scotland Voices Forum. We gather and analyse the feedback we receive through surveys, meetings and events and use this to deliver an up-to-date account of the successes and challenges faced by organisations operating across the befriending sector....
Supporting small organisations to flourish with new membership category
...and organisations (click here to access our Member Directory). · Accessing free Member events including our Voices Forum (click here to find out more about our Voices Forum) · Getting discounts on our open Learning Programme, with...
Amplifying the experiences of young people seeking legal representation in Scotland
...and young people about rights, remedies when rights are not upheld and the role of lawyers · at events with professionals to raise awareness of what needs to change · as a teaching resource in schools, colleges and universities · in induction...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
An exciting time to be working on children's rights
The early years in focus: creating an event to support the sector
...in Scotland prepares to host an international early years-focused conference, Learning & events Officer, Arran Purdie, discusses what's involved in planning such a large-scale event and what her team expects to deliver on the day On 6...
The scale of the challenge can feel overwhelming, so we need to celebrate the successes
...Why? Because it requires us to ask people to share their lived experiences, to re-visit traumatic events and to confront the inequalities they have faced. Yet, people do, and in the case of the Not Included, Not Engaged, Not Involved campaign,...
An imaginative reframing of education in Scotland
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
...both the theory and the practical application of that theory.” Lizz Toomey, Learning & events Officer at Children in Scotland, said: “People often think that building relationships is something that some people are ‘naturally’...
Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work
...years helping practitioners work through childhood developmental trauma. Here, our Learning & events Officer, Arran Purdie, shares the academic theory behind his important diploma course When I joined Children in Scotland as a Learning &...
Promoting positive change: young people give their views on the effects of alcohol marketing in Scotland
...of alcohol marketing in Scotland 31 Jul 2023 From phasing out alcohol advertising at sporting events, to reducing how often alcohol is promoted on TV and online, David Mackay, Policy Manager at Children in Scotland, discusses children and...
Booking opens for unique online Learning Week
...some of the biggest challenges currently facing the children’s sector. The week-long series of events will take place from Monday 22 March to Friday 26 March offering five days of sharing, learning and connecting. Karin McKenny, Learning and...
CPD events learning week trainingTo support children in the fight against this virus, we need your voices, knowledge and expertise
...families, so our learning programme is temporarily moving online. We’ve converted many of our events into webinars and will be launching a special guide to the full range of these learning opportunities next month. A new series of webinars led...
engagement events Learning membership networkChanges to our learning programme announced
...including the launch of a new webinar series. Click here to access all of our forthcoming events Learning & events Manager Karin Mckenny said: "Firstly, thanks for all your support and understanding around the uncertainty around our...
Covid-19 events training webinarsNo results found.
Edinburgh Young Carers: Schools Coordinator
...management and reporting and in developing and delivering presentations and running training events/workshops for young people and professionals. Click here for further details and an application form Closing date: 5pm, Monday 3 June...
Advice and Information Officer - Enquire
...and updating information for our publications and website, and taking part in our outreach events. Contribute to service development projects. Please see the recruitment pack for the full job description: Advice and Information...
Momo Zhong
... Momo Zhong Administrative Assistant - Learning & events Momo joined Children in Scotland in October 2023 as Administrative Assistant in the Learning & events team. Momo has more than seven years' experience in the education field. She...
zhongArran Purdie
... Arran Purdie Learning & events Officer Arran joined Children in Scotland in April 2023, as a Learning & events Officer. Arran has 10 years' experience working in education, primarily in ESOL. She has taught in South Korea, Vietnam,...
purdieChildren in Scotland events: Inclusive language guidance for trainers
... Children in Scotland events: Inclusive language guidance for trainers This page offers a short guide to inclusive language. We acknowledge that language and its usage is constantly evolving but want to ensure that our learning experiences are...
AC24 - Venue
...is available on the day. Please notify Children in Scotland if you plan to drive by emailing events@childreninscotland.org.uk. Getting to the Stadium Murrayfield is a 30-minute walk from the west end of Princes Street, but also by...
Our Trainers & Speakers
... Our trainers & Speakers Trainers & Speakers The Learning & events team works with handpicked trainers to create our diverse programme. They include current practitioners and service managers, leading experts in niche areas, and...
Annual Conference 2024
...to come back and do it all again! We also recognised that November is a very busy time of year for events, and we wanted to take the time to listen to our members, delegates, partners and supporters from across the children’s sector so we can...
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...https://enquire.org.uk/ To keep up to date with new publications and upcoming events, sign up to their newsletter here. Hood College - Amy Kilpatrick & Tricia K. Strickland, PhD Amy Kilpatrick is an assistant...
Our history
...to strengthen the skills of the children’s sector workforce for 27 years, the learning and events team abruptly shifted their programme online as Covid took hold. Webinars immediately made training more accessible but a return to the...
Mental Health Conference 2023 Hub
...here to find out more Have more questions? Get in touch General enquiries: events...
Early Years Conference 2023
...was supported by Visibility Scotland and Sight Scotland Other upcoming training events Browse our current range of learning opportunities Click here to...
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Free cycling events for families
post
... Magazine / UCI Cycling World Championships 2023: events programme gets underway with free activities for children and families Posted 04.08.23 by Alice Hinds cycling Cycling Scotland events health and...
cycling Cycling Scotland events health and wellbeingBuilding Happier Futures
post
...£1.1million for care experience charities, including supporting Who Cares? Scotland to hold events for 880 people. Related content New advisory board to explore and share the experience of foster care May 2, 2023 Keeping Children in...
Arts care experience charity children and young people design FundraisingMember Insight Blog: Latest
post
...was developed to respond to the trauma experiences and effects on unaccompanied young people. It prevents re-traumatisation by building on the trauma-informed practice of Guardianship Scotland, which embeds the principles of safety, trust, choice,...
Scottish Children’s Health Awards: nominations open
post
...click here to visit the Scottish Children’s Health Awards page: childrenshealthscotland.org/events/awards Related content Comment: Child rights or public health? There's no choice July 28 2020 Q&A with Kara Brown: “There’s...
awards child health Healthcare#AndSheCycles Festival 2023: Everything you need to know
post
...funding for essential equipment Posted 15.06.23 by Alice Hinds active travel bikes cycling events Launched as part of Scotland’s annual #AndSheCycles Festival, running from 17-25 June, groups, schools and charities can now apply for...
active travel bikes cycling eventsYoung people invited to be anti-poverty Ambassadors
post
...for their time and effort. Being an Ambassador can include: meeting MPs/MSPs, speaking at events, helping to develop a youth focused campaign, writing blogs for the ECP website, and speaking to the media. The deadline for applications is...
child poverty Poverty rights young people