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Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland
...Scotland gets underway, it’s an important time to reflect on the vital role school libraries play in supporting improved literacy and communications skills in our children. “I am very pleased to see a range of creative projects benefit...
Holyrood Committee calls on the Scottish Government to prioritise three-year-funding cycles for the third sector
...during a time of high demand for services. Recognising the critical role the third sector plays in supporting Scottish society, the report said fair and efficient funding could contribute to its continued effectiveness, as witnesses to the...
The Yard announces major expansion plan
...its services in Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, and Dundee. The charity offers creative and inclusive play experiences in a well-supported environment, alongside wraparound support for the whole family. The Dundee Yard, which opened in 2015, began as...
National consultation launched on the future of foster care
...foster carers last month, First Minister John Swinney heard about the important role they play in supporting children and young people. Mr Swinney encouraged foster carers and children with care experience in particular to take part in the...
First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign
...countries already have a range of restrictions on alcohol marketing, including how alcohol is displayed in shops, advertising at public transport stops and stations and sponsorship of sporting events. “We urge the Scottish Government to put...
Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland
...team was the significant role that learning about their rights, alongside learning about AI, played as the children felt empowered to interrogate the ways in which AI was being used, identifying for themselves where the development and use of...
"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"
...rights of Scotland’s next generation, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland plays a vital role in ensuring all young Scots get the chance to grow up in an environment filled with happiness, love and understanding. Appointed...
A Scotland for all: Supporting families facing multiple disadvantage
...and shaped by children and families, and there is always space for choice, creativity and outdoor play. Activities can include arts and crafts, gardening, planting, outdoor play, cinema nights, and cooking. The purpose of the Makers Groups and...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...their peer groups, they couldn’t strengthen their core capabilities through relationships and play. Fundamental parts of development were lost for children, adolescents and teenagers during those challenging few years, and while it’s well...
We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality
.... The campaign pledges that “alcohol marketing has no place in childhood. All children should play, learn and socialise in places that are healthy and safe, protected from exposure to alcohol marketing.” We’re delighted to have around 50...
Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound
...and young people across Scotland, we benefit from that fund. What is important here is that Corra plays an administrative role with the fund, although decision-making remains with the Scottish Government. When in the boardroom I am a trustee of...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...to prevent them being made homeless after leaving care. Four years ago, one of Clan’s clients played an essential part in getting the law changed. He took a court case which challenged the fact that he was not able to give his view when...
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...
Caledonia play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs
... Caledonia play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
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 services25 Calls response: Children living in poverty deserve better from a system that is failing them. But we all have a role to play in helping them navigate their journey to adulthood
...people deserve to be heard as the whole people they are: resilient, complex, creative, playful, achieving and surviving." Living in poverty is not an individual failing. And ending poverty is not about working harder (most people...
Children in Scotland endorses second stage of Upstart Scotland's play Not Tests campaign
... Children in Scotland endorses second stage of Upstart Scotland’s play Not Tests campaign 17 Aug 2018 Children in Scotland is pleased to support the second stage of Upstart Scotland’s play Not Tests campaign, highlighting that...
Why young children need play Not Tests
... Why young children need play Not Tests Children in Scotland is supporting the new Upstart Scotland campaign, play Not Tests, which launched yesterday. As part of the campaign, Upstart has published a dossier calling for the Scottish...
Children Education Scottish SchoolsChildren need a playful world to thrive and survive
... Children need a playful world to thrive and survive 7 May 2024 As we gear up for our Annual Conference later this month, we hear from With Kids, who will be leading one of the 25 thought-provoking workshops taking place across the two-day...
“Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play”
... “Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play” 1 April 2021 Margaret McLelland, manager of St Mirin’s Out of School Club – a recipient of funding from Children in Scotland’s Access to Childcare...
academic access to childcare fund childcare community Learning out of school care outcomes play School skills25 Calls response: We must invest in our urban green spaces if our young people are to live fun, healthy lives – and Scotland’s canals have a key role to play
...green spaces if young people are to live fun, healthy lives. And our canals have a key role to play 21 November 2019 Catherine Topley, Chief Executive, Scottish Canals, responds to Call 9 of our 25 Calls campaign. Call 9: Ensure...
25 Calls response: Target stigma, honour arts experiences and get the first years of school right to start levelling the playing field for children
... Target stigma and honour arts experiences to start levelling the playing field for children 4 December 2018 Launching the first of ongoing responses to our 25 Calls, Scottish Book Trust CEO Marc Lambert explains why we must challenge the idea...
The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer
...the country. From breathtaking beaches and iconic mountains to gorgeous gardens and super-fun play parks, there is something for all members of the family to enjoy over the school holidays! Click here for ways to experience and enjoy the best...
Put children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
...Ambassadors - Reach Our ASL services and those of our members and the wider third sector play a vital role in supporting the delivery of ASL. We do so in collaboration and partnership but the limitations on what we can deliver are...
Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024
...children have the right to the best health and medical care possible, as well as the right to play and education in hospital, and this award acknowledges the extraordinary steps taken by a nominee/team to advance the healthcare rights of...
Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place
...and family life, 49% of dads with dependent children are now spending more than 25 hours a week playing with their children and supporting their learning, the highest we have ever recorded. For those living in Scotland's most deprived...
Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their children safer this Child Safety Week
...with families, you can find what you need. Brand new for this year, we’ve launched a display pack of colourful posters covering many safety topics to help you create an eye-catching Child Safety Week display for families visiting your...
Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...to suicide prevention, Artificial Intelligence, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, learning through play, youth homelessness, and many more topics. For further information, interviews and all media requests please contact Alice...
Understanding violence between girls in Scotland
...loyal to and protective of their families. Some young people and practitioners shared how families played a role in supporting violence. Loyalty to families meant that challenging values and behaviour was difficult for teachers and youth...
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
Making research fun to include everybody’s voices
...The first round of questions were about favourite artists or instruments they’d like to play as introductory prompts, and questions related to the outcomes were added throughout the course of the workshop. Time was allocated for...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
Creating a cohesive voice for the sector
...did not feel confident enough to consider becoming part of the Forum, but they have gone on to play a key role in its work. If you are member reading this now, I hope you will remain open to contributing to the Forum when the time is right for...
"Even after 20 years as Dr Spritely, every day still feels new and exciting"
...needs. The charity’s dedicated team of professional arts practitioners use a variety of playful techniques to help children and young people find the confidence to smile and laugh again, donning bright yellow coats and squishy red noses...
Charities set to benefit from outdoor play funding
... Magazine / Charities 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...
children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play playBig changes on the horizon for Scotland's play spaces
... Magazine / News: Scotland's play spaces to undergo major changes, with new reforms and funding Posted 28 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson funding outdoor play programme for government Scottish Government The...
funding outdoor play programme for government Scottish GovernmentCommunity play Fund gets families outdoors
... Magazine / News: Community play Fund aims to get families outdoors Posted April 12 2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Photo © Anna Cervinkova health and wellbeing outdoor play play Thousands of children from...
health and wellbeing outdoor play playNew fund to refurbish Scotland's play parks
... Magazine / News: New fund to upgrade Scotland's play parks Posted 25 Aug 2021 by Jennifer Drummond community News play play parks across Scotland are due to be modernised with money from a £5 million...
community News playValorant Review: A Competitive and Thrilling Multiplayer Experience
...first-person shooter game that has taken the gaming world by storm. With its blend of tactical gameplay, precise shooting mechanics, and unique agent abilities, Valorant offers a highly competitive and exhilarating multiplayer experience. In this...
In conversation: Are ACEs overplayed?
... In conversation: Are ACEs overplayed? Kicking off the special early years edition of Children in Scotland Magazine, Aberlour CEO SallyAnn Kelly and developmental psychologist Suzanne Zeedyk discuss whether the Adverse Childhood Experiences...
25/02/25 Distressed not Difficult
...support them. This training is aimed at those working with children who work with children who display 'challenging' behaviour. Ticket Prices £40 members £55 non-members Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Book your...
23/01/25 - Person Centred Planning
...is an experienced therapist who works across the lifespan. She is a qualified Life Coach, play Therapist and Adult Psychotherapist. Jan specialises in working with trauma and has a passion for sharing her learning in an accessible and...
The Promise Events 24-25
08/10/24 - Delay or deficit?
...understanding to children they currently work with. Facilitators Jeanne McLaughlin is a play therapist and clinical supervisor at With Kids and Honorary Lecturer at Glasgow University. Jeanne has thirty years of experience working with...
2024 Child Development Series
...1 - Delay or deficit? Childhood development after lockdown Jeanne McLaughlin, a play therapist and clinical supervisor at With Kids and Honorary Lecturer at Glasgow University. Jeanne has thirty years of experience working with...
Event Ts&Cs
...by: Click the “CC Live Transcript” button Click one of the following: Show Subtitles – Displays captioning on the bottom of the video. You can also select Hide Subtitle once subtitles are selected to hide them. View Full Transcript –...
AC24 - Resources
...to the episode December 2022) This episode discusses the project in more detail. Scottish AI playbook The Scottish AI playbook (click here for more) is an open, practical guide to how we do AI in Scotland. It is a shared and living asset,...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...New Ideas, continually innovating and developing our product range with teacher led research and play in mind. Champions of rural and real-life childhoods, where children are encouraged to play and take part in activities that enable them to...
Workshops AC24
...provide advice and information on managing behaviour in schools. 1e Leading by Listening: A playful Approach University of Dundee and Redwell Primary School Room: Centenary Club The ‘Leading by listening through play’ framework will be...
Programme AC24 - Day One
...to work towards the Promise as an ambitious ‘third horizon’, and the role that leaders have to play to make sure that all children are loved and have relational wealth. Morning Tea & Exhibition Open Workshop Session One |...
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Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland
...Scotland gets underway, it’s an important time to reflect on the vital role school libraries play in supporting improved literacy and communications skills in our children. “I am very pleased to see a range of creative projects benefit...
Holyrood Committee calls on the Scottish Government to prioritise three-year-funding cycles for the third sector
...during a time of high demand for services. Recognising the critical role the third sector plays in supporting Scottish society, the report said fair and efficient funding could contribute to its continued effectiveness, as witnesses to the...
The Yard announces major expansion plan
...its services in Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, and Dundee. The charity offers creative and inclusive play experiences in a well-supported environment, alongside wraparound support for the whole family. The Dundee Yard, which opened in 2015, began as...
National consultation launched on the future of foster care
...foster carers last month, First Minister John Swinney heard about the important role they play in supporting children and young people. Mr Swinney encouraged foster carers and children with care experience in particular to take part in the...
First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign
...countries already have a range of restrictions on alcohol marketing, including how alcohol is displayed in shops, advertising at public transport stops and stations and sponsorship of sporting events. “We urge the Scottish Government to put...
Children’s 12 calls for AI implementation in Scotland
...team was the significant role that learning about their rights, alongside learning about AI, played as the children felt empowered to interrogate the ways in which AI was being used, identifying for themselves where the development and use of...
"Children and young people are amazing at helping us face challenges – they are so insightful"
...rights of Scotland’s next generation, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland plays a vital role in ensuring all young Scots get the chance to grow up in an environment filled with happiness, love and understanding. Appointed...
A Scotland for all: Supporting families facing multiple disadvantage
...and shaped by children and families, and there is always space for choice, creativity and outdoor play. Activities can include arts and crafts, gardening, planting, outdoor play, cinema nights, and cooking. The purpose of the Makers Groups and...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...their peer groups, they couldn’t strengthen their core capabilities through relationships and play. Fundamental parts of development were lost for children, adolescents and teenagers during those challenging few years, and while it’s well...
We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality
.... The campaign pledges that “alcohol marketing has no place in childhood. All children should play, learn and socialise in places that are healthy and safe, protected from exposure to alcohol marketing.” We’re delighted to have around 50...
Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound
...and young people across Scotland, we benefit from that fund. What is important here is that Corra plays an administrative role with the fund, although decision-making remains with the Scottish Government. When in the boardroom I am a trustee of...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...to prevent them being made homeless after leaving care. Four years ago, one of Clan’s clients played an essential part in getting the law changed. He took a court case which challenged the fact that he was not able to give his view when...
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...
Caledonia play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs
... Caledonia play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
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 services25 Calls response: Children living in poverty deserve better from a system that is failing them. But we all have a role to play in helping them navigate their journey to adulthood
...people deserve to be heard as the whole people they are: resilient, complex, creative, playful, achieving and surviving." Living in poverty is not an individual failing. And ending poverty is not about working harder (most people...
Children in Scotland endorses second stage of Upstart Scotland's play Not Tests campaign
... Children in Scotland endorses second stage of Upstart Scotland’s play Not Tests campaign 17 Aug 2018 Children in Scotland is pleased to support the second stage of Upstart Scotland’s play Not Tests campaign, highlighting that...
Why young children need play Not Tests
... Why young children need play Not Tests Children in Scotland is supporting the new Upstart Scotland campaign, play Not Tests, which launched yesterday. As part of the campaign, Upstart has published a dossier calling for the Scottish...
Children Education Scottish SchoolsChildren need a playful world to thrive and survive
... Children need a playful world to thrive and survive 7 May 2024 As we gear up for our Annual Conference later this month, we hear from With Kids, who will be leading one of the 25 thought-provoking workshops taking place across the two-day...
“Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play”
... “Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play” 1 April 2021 Margaret McLelland, manager of St Mirin’s Out of School Club – a recipient of funding from Children in Scotland’s Access to Childcare...
academic access to childcare fund childcare community Learning out of school care outcomes play School skills25 Calls response: We must invest in our urban green spaces if our young people are to live fun, healthy lives – and Scotland’s canals have a key role to play
...green spaces if young people are to live fun, healthy lives. And our canals have a key role to play 21 November 2019 Catherine Topley, Chief Executive, Scottish Canals, responds to Call 9 of our 25 Calls campaign. Call 9: Ensure...
25 Calls response: Target stigma, honour arts experiences and get the first years of school right to start levelling the playing field for children
... Target stigma and honour arts experiences to start levelling the playing field for children 4 December 2018 Launching the first of ongoing responses to our 25 Calls, Scottish Book Trust CEO Marc Lambert explains why we must challenge the idea...
The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer
...the country. From breathtaking beaches and iconic mountains to gorgeous gardens and super-fun play parks, there is something for all members of the family to enjoy over the school holidays! Click here for ways to experience and enjoy the best...
Put children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
...Ambassadors - Reach Our ASL services and those of our members and the wider third sector play a vital role in supporting the delivery of ASL. We do so in collaboration and partnership but the limitations on what we can deliver are...
Nominations now open for Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2024
...children have the right to the best health and medical care possible, as well as the right to play and education in hospital, and this award acknowledges the extraordinary steps taken by a nominee/team to advance the healthcare rights of...
Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place
...and family life, 49% of dads with dependent children are now spending more than 25 hours a week playing with their children and supporting their learning, the highest we have ever recorded. For those living in Scotland's most deprived...
Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their children safer this Child Safety Week
...with families, you can find what you need. Brand new for this year, we’ve launched a display pack of colourful posters covering many safety topics to help you create an eye-catching Child Safety Week display for families visiting your...
Teen cancer survivor and advocate Molly Cuddihy and Natalie Don MSP join impressive line-up for Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2024
...to suicide prevention, Artificial Intelligence, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, learning through play, youth homelessness, and many more topics. For further information, interviews and all media requests please contact Alice...
Understanding violence between girls in Scotland
...loyal to and protective of their families. Some young people and practitioners shared how families played a role in supporting violence. Loyalty to families meant that challenging values and behaviour was difficult for teachers and youth...
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan
Making research fun to include everybody’s voices
...The first round of questions were about favourite artists or instruments they’d like to play as introductory prompts, and questions related to the outcomes were added throughout the course of the workshop. Time was allocated for...
“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”
Creating a cohesive voice for the sector
...did not feel confident enough to consider becoming part of the Forum, but they have gone on to play a key role in its work. If you are member reading this now, I hope you will remain open to contributing to the Forum when the time is right for...
"Even after 20 years as Dr Spritely, every day still feels new and exciting"
...needs. The charity’s dedicated team of professional arts practitioners use a variety of playful techniques to help children and young people find the confidence to smile and laugh again, donning bright yellow coats and squishy red noses...
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25/02/25 Distressed not Difficult
...support them. This training is aimed at those working with children who work with children who display 'challenging' behaviour. Ticket Prices £40 members £55 non-members Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Book your...
23/01/25 - Person Centred Planning
...is an experienced therapist who works across the lifespan. She is a qualified Life Coach, play Therapist and Adult Psychotherapist. Jan specialises in working with trauma and has a passion for sharing her learning in an accessible and...
The Promise Events 24-25
08/10/24 - Delay or deficit?
...understanding to children they currently work with. Facilitators Jeanne McLaughlin is a play therapist and clinical supervisor at With Kids and Honorary Lecturer at Glasgow University. Jeanne has thirty years of experience working with...
2024 Child Development Series
...1 - Delay or deficit? Childhood development after lockdown Jeanne McLaughlin, a play therapist and clinical supervisor at With Kids and Honorary Lecturer at Glasgow University. Jeanne has thirty years of experience working with...
Event Ts&Cs
...by: Click the “CC Live Transcript” button Click one of the following: Show Subtitles – Displays captioning on the bottom of the video. You can also select Hide Subtitle once subtitles are selected to hide them. View Full Transcript –...
AC24 - Resources
...to the episode December 2022) This episode discusses the project in more detail. Scottish AI playbook The Scottish AI playbook (click here for more) is an open, practical guide to how we do AI in Scotland. It is a shared and living asset,...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...New Ideas, continually innovating and developing our product range with teacher led research and play in mind. Champions of rural and real-life childhoods, where children are encouraged to play and take part in activities that enable them to...
Workshops AC24
...provide advice and information on managing behaviour in schools. 1e Leading by Listening: A playful Approach University of Dundee and Redwell Primary School Room: Centenary Club The ‘Leading by listening through play’ framework will be...
Programme AC24 - Day One
...to work towards the Promise as an ambitious ‘third horizon’, and the role that leaders have to play to make sure that all children are loved and have relational wealth. Morning Tea & Exhibition Open Workshop Session One |...
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Charities set to benefit from outdoor play funding
post
... Magazine / Charities 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...
children and young people funding health and wellbeing outdoor play playBig changes on the horizon for Scotland's play spaces
post
... Magazine / News: Scotland's play spaces to undergo major changes, with new reforms and funding Posted 28 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson funding outdoor play programme for government Scottish Government The...
funding outdoor play programme for government Scottish GovernmentCommunity play Fund gets families outdoors
post
... Magazine / News: Community play Fund aims to get families outdoors Posted April 12 2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Photo © Anna Cervinkova health and wellbeing outdoor play play Thousands of children from...
health and wellbeing outdoor play playNew fund to refurbish Scotland's play parks
post
... Magazine / News: New fund to upgrade Scotland's play parks Posted 25 Aug 2021 by Jennifer Drummond community News play play parks across Scotland are due to be modernised with money from a £5 million...
community News playValorant Review: A Competitive and Thrilling Multiplayer Experience
post
...first-person shooter game that has taken the gaming world by storm. With its blend of tactical gameplay, precise shooting mechanics, and unique agent abilities, Valorant offers a highly competitive and exhilarating multiplayer experience. In this...
In conversation: Are ACEs overplayed?
post
... In conversation: Are ACEs overplayed? Kicking off the special early years edition of Children in Scotland Magazine, Aberlour CEO SallyAnn Kelly and developmental psychologist Suzanne Zeedyk discuss whether the Adverse Childhood Experiences...