Search results for: "relationships"
Fiona Duncan: "I made the promise too"
...working for them and not for the system, resulting in better lives. For that to happen, trusting relationships need to be developed, with love and respect. It should be simple but it's not, in part because there's not enough resources to...
Month of the Military Child: what we can learn from military children
...times of frequent change that are layered across their young lives with interrupted learning and relationships, increased responsibilities and cultural differences to navigate and increased isolation leading to decreased feelings of...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...benefit young people’s mental and physical health, school attendance and help to foster positive relationships. What motivates a child or young person to go to school? With too many children missing out on their education, and those who do...
Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’
...is the main way babies learn and develop, helping them to explore their world and build important relationships. Between birth and the age of three, a baby’s brain develops around one million new neural connections per second. Although this is...
Starcatchers presents The Right Start, a national conference to highlight the role of adults and the arts in the realisation of babies' rights in Scotland.
...The Right Start Conference provides an important opportunity to highlight the role of the arts, relationships, and early experiences in realising babies' rights in practice. We’re delighted to be working with Starcatchers and Children in...
relationships are the foundations for change
... relationships are the foundations for change Working with the child, working with the parent, and working with the parent and child together are the three keys to a new direction, says Alan Sinclair William Clark is Tesco’s Paisley...
New paper reflects young people’s views on behaviour and relationships in schools
... New paper reflects young people’s views on behaviour and relationships in schools 1 May 2024 Children in Scotland has published a summary paper today (1 May) which adds new evidence to the ongoing discussions about behaviour and...
Launching the Building Good relationships eLearning module
... Launching the Building Good relationships eLearning module 6 Mar 2023 The Learning & Events team at Children in Scotland is delighted to launch the Building Good relationships with Children and Young People eLearning course. The module is...
"Care experienced young people need love, relationships and community. They deserve to belong"
... "Care experienced young people need love, relationships and community. They deserve the same as all of us: to belong" 13 October 2022 The Home and Belonging evaluation demonstrates why security and support is fundamental for young people with...
belonging care care experience home home and belonging homelessness housing Participation rightsAccess to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds
... Access to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds 29 Sep 2022 Media Release Projects across Scotland supported by the Access to Childcare Fund (ACF) have made a...
access to childcare fund childcare Families flexibility out of school care Parents Poverty servicesSafe spaces, inspiring role models and positive peer to peer relationships – how SHE Scotland is supporting girls and young women
... Safe spaces, inspiring role models and positive peer to peer relationships – how SHE Scotland is supporting girls and young women 25 August 2020 Karen Anderson, Founder and Director of SHE Scotland, explains the vision behind a project...
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
... A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics underpinning successful relationships 8 Aug 2023 Children in Scotland has launched new dates for the popular three-day training course, the Dynamics of Relationship-Based...
Creating quality assessments: The benefits of values-based approaches for reporting on relationships
... The benefits of values-based approaches when reporting on relationships 4 Jul 2023 With communication and reflection a key aspect of her work, participants have left Sandra Strathie's workshops with new knowledge and practices that support...
Barnardo’s issue a plea for new adopters in Scotland
...that adopters can support ongoing family time, where appropriate, enabling these important relationships to remain in place throughout their lives.” One couple who have adopted through Barnardo’s had this to say: “Adopted siblings are...
'Peeling back the lid' on hybrid working
...virtual 'watercooler' ‘Watercooler’ chat was mentioned alongside building and developing relationships with others as something that needs to be worked at and created now. From minimum working days in office, to quarterly all staff...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...environment a treasured resource for learners of all ages and abilities and build positive relationships with our future visitors, workers, and decision-makers. HES offers additional direct support to young people and families through...
New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs
...feel included in their wider school environment. Having previously stressed the importance of a relationships-based approach in meeting young people's additional needs, the Inclusion Ambassadors described how additional spaces helped to develop...
A Scotland for all: Supporting families facing multiple disadvantage
...challenges, drug and alcohol use, trauma, abuse and loss. At the heart of our approach are the relationships, based on trust, openness and honesty that we build with families. Our model is rooted in a belief that families are best placed to...
No child should be left behind
...every aspect of a child’s life, including their ability to concentrate in school, their social relationships, and their overall sense of security. This is a reality we must all confront. It is not just about providing short-term relief but...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...the everyday things children need to develop into happy and confident young adults. Connection and relationships were the two big elements lost as our children suddenly found themselves confined in spaces with anxious and stressed adults. Unable to...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...with young people so they can give their views when the Children’s Hearing system affects their relationships with their brothers and sisters. In the last four years immigration law has changed, making things even more difficult for...
Giving a gift in your will – a way of investing in the future
...public. However, we believe that our now over 30 years of work means that we have developed strong relationships with children, young people and those working with and for them across Scotland. Perhaps you have been supported by us through our...
Making brave choices to keep the promise
...process. Our therapeutic approach at Harmeny, known as ‘The Harmeny Way’, recognises that relationships should not end when a child moves on from our care. Taking into account the child’s views, Here4U provides ongoing opportunities for...
Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding
...having a significant impact on recruitment and retention of staff, which in turn has an impact on relationships with service users as trusted relationships are broken. The third sector’s competitiveness with the private sector and public bodies...
Five benefits of lifelong learning
...love that feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a new project? 3. Better working relationships Workplace training courses aren’t just about achieving individual goals – by working through new learning programmes as a team,...
Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place
...they do cover related topics such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, trauma-informed practice and building good relationships. While our partnership with the Open University in Scotland provides direct access to a whole range of free learning opportunities...
Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people
...a sense of, and value, for culture Working together, negotiating, and building relationships Feeling connected to each other and their neighbourhoods Creating and passing on games, songs and stories Cultural exploration is also...
New report shares positive stories of inclusion in Scottish schools
...from an Inclusion Ambassador) The winning entries had common themes, such as prioritising relationships between staff and pupils, including pupils in shaping celebrations of success and taking a holistic approach – both with individual...
Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
...relational attachment bonds. With Kids sits in the heart of the community with a focus on building relationships, resiliency and offering support to help families make independent changes in their lives. We know from experience that supporting...
We can all be allies
...skills and expertise through a partnership with a specialist trauma service. It is also a relationships-based programme - building quality relationships between young people, their guardians, community organisations and the trauma...
Looking forward in gloomy times
...funding the core functions through grants, the sometimes restrictive nature of the commissioning relationships we have, and the short-term nature of many of the grants and other funding streams, which we rely on to do our work. As a result, we...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...children stay in the family home which can have a huge impact. This is why it is vital that these relationships are considered in sentencing. The Scottish Government’s Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) (Click here for more) principal...
Embedding the principles of The Promise
...views with us. People We need a valued and supported workforce that is able to develop positive relationships with children and young people with care experience and ensure they are sustainable. We know the transformative power of relationships,...
Supporting women, fighting for change: Glasgow Women's Aid marks 50 years
...years’ time. It’s not just abuse from adults, either – in children and young people’s own relationships, 99% of the time, social media is part of the abuse.” This excerpt was taken from Issue 5 of Insight, the bi-annual publication for...
The science of conflict management
...with each other. If the mind-body connection is strong, people tend to be able to manage relationships better because they can regulate their moods. ‘Mood regulation’ sounds a bit technical when put like that, but we’re all familiar...
conflict relationshipsTrustees Week Q&A: Simon Massey
relationships relationships counselling Simon Massey trustees trustees week
Coercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
.../ News: Change Up exhibition considers action to address coercive control in teen relationships Posted 8 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond. Image: Change Up exhibition. Supplied by Dartington Service Design...
art children and young people gender based violence20/08/25 Redefining masculinity
...of the prevalence of misogynistic online content and how it impacts young people's behaviours and relationships Build confident in talking to young people about misogynistic content and harmful masculinity Practical ideas about how to support...
10/06/25 | Good governance
...when an organisation is going through change. We will look at collective responsibility, CEO/chair relationships and how to separate the strategic from the operational. There will be an opportunity to explore your own challenges through questions...
AC25 - workshops
...practical tools for talking to young people and those with additional support needs about sex and relationships. Session 5E Bearsden Suite (upstairs) Back to the Conference Hub Read more about...
23/01/25 - Person Centred Planning
...they are in life and what they want to work towards – whether in relation to their education, relationships, health or care. This webinar will explore brain development, functions and emotional regulation and how these link to goal attainment....
AC25 - Speakers
...launch and growth of the charity which delivers Big Noise programmes, using music and nurturing relationships to support over 3,500 children and young people across Scotland. Nicola was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to music, children and...
Is hybrid really working for you?
...workday and home life. The barriers: The technology can be a barrier towards building effective relationships…that ability to just put a hand on a shoulder in times of need. Public transport can be both a frustration and a barrier when not...
The Promise Event - Online
...day for Falkirk, North Ayrshire, Orkney and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Councils. All about relationships: building trust with care experienced learners Listen and share ideas with other pupil support staff about ensuring care...
The Promise Event - Glasgow
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion Improving whole school support for care experienced young...
The Promise Event - Edinburgh
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion Improving whole school support for care experienced young...
The Promise Event - Inverness
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 3.15pm-3.30pm Closing remarks Edinburgh Tuesday, 6 May Learn more & book Glasgow Thursday,...
The Promise Event - Dundee
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion – Whole-school approaches to supporting care experienced...
The Promise Events 24-25
...are heard in schools Learn more & book Online practice sharing 4 All about relationships: building trust with care experienced children and young people All dates passed eLearning modules We'll be...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...that promote responsive caregiving, enhance parental wellbeing, foster positive parent-child relationships, and ultimately improve child outcomes from pre-birth to pre-school. email | facebook | linkedin | instagram | X Established over...
Workshops AC24
...together we help young people understand how their experiences impact their feelings of safety, relationships, identity and access to justice. 3d Sharing Young People's Voices and Telling Stories Braw Talent CIC Room: Cap & Thistle...
AC24 - Speaker Bios
...launch and growth of the charity which delivers Big Noise programmes, using music and nurturing relationships to support over 3,500 children and young people across Scotland. Nicola was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to music, children and...
Interim report on Scotland's domestic abuse law
...an issue Posted 10 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond Children's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rights Research has found extending Scotland’s domestic abuse laws to include emotional and psychological abuse has had a...
Children's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rightsNo results found.
Fiona Duncan: "I made the promise too"
...working for them and not for the system, resulting in better lives. For that to happen, trusting relationships need to be developed, with love and respect. It should be simple but it's not, in part because there's not enough resources to...
Month of the Military Child: what we can learn from military children
...times of frequent change that are layered across their young lives with interrupted learning and relationships, increased responsibilities and cultural differences to navigate and increased isolation leading to decreased feelings of...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...benefit young people’s mental and physical health, school attendance and help to foster positive relationships. What motivates a child or young person to go to school? With too many children missing out on their education, and those who do...
Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’
...is the main way babies learn and develop, helping them to explore their world and build important relationships. Between birth and the age of three, a baby’s brain develops around one million new neural connections per second. Although this is...
Starcatchers presents The Right Start, a national conference to highlight the role of adults and the arts in the realisation of babies' rights in Scotland.
...The Right Start Conference provides an important opportunity to highlight the role of the arts, relationships, and early experiences in realising babies' rights in practice. We’re delighted to be working with Starcatchers and Children in...
relationships are the foundations for change
... relationships are the foundations for change Working with the child, working with the parent, and working with the parent and child together are the three keys to a new direction, says Alan Sinclair William Clark is Tesco’s Paisley...
New paper reflects young people’s views on behaviour and relationships in schools
... New paper reflects young people’s views on behaviour and relationships in schools 1 May 2024 Children in Scotland has published a summary paper today (1 May) which adds new evidence to the ongoing discussions about behaviour and...
Launching the Building Good relationships eLearning module
... Launching the Building Good relationships eLearning module 6 Mar 2023 The Learning & Events team at Children in Scotland is delighted to launch the Building Good relationships with Children and Young People eLearning course. The module is...
"Care experienced young people need love, relationships and community. They deserve to belong"
... "Care experienced young people need love, relationships and community. They deserve the same as all of us: to belong" 13 October 2022 The Home and Belonging evaluation demonstrates why security and support is fundamental for young people with...
belonging care care experience home home and belonging homelessness housing Participation rightsAccess to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds
... Access to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds 29 Sep 2022 Media Release Projects across Scotland supported by the Access to Childcare Fund (ACF) have made a...
access to childcare fund childcare Families flexibility out of school care Parents Poverty servicesSafe spaces, inspiring role models and positive peer to peer relationships – how SHE Scotland is supporting girls and young women
... Safe spaces, inspiring role models and positive peer to peer relationships – how SHE Scotland is supporting girls and young women 25 August 2020 Karen Anderson, Founder and Director of SHE Scotland, explains the vision behind a project...
A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics of successful relationships
... A daring venture: new training programme explores the dynamics underpinning successful relationships 8 Aug 2023 Children in Scotland has launched new dates for the popular three-day training course, the Dynamics of Relationship-Based...
Creating quality assessments: The benefits of values-based approaches for reporting on relationships
... The benefits of values-based approaches when reporting on relationships 4 Jul 2023 With communication and reflection a key aspect of her work, participants have left Sandra Strathie's workshops with new knowledge and practices that support...
Barnardo’s issue a plea for new adopters in Scotland
...that adopters can support ongoing family time, where appropriate, enabling these important relationships to remain in place throughout their lives.” One couple who have adopted through Barnardo’s had this to say: “Adopted siblings are...
'Peeling back the lid' on hybrid working
...virtual 'watercooler' ‘Watercooler’ chat was mentioned alongside building and developing relationships with others as something that needs to be worked at and created now. From minimum working days in office, to quarterly all staff...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...environment a treasured resource for learners of all ages and abilities and build positive relationships with our future visitors, workers, and decision-makers. HES offers additional direct support to young people and families through...
New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs
...feel included in their wider school environment. Having previously stressed the importance of a relationships-based approach in meeting young people's additional needs, the Inclusion Ambassadors described how additional spaces helped to develop...
A Scotland for all: Supporting families facing multiple disadvantage
...challenges, drug and alcohol use, trauma, abuse and loss. At the heart of our approach are the relationships, based on trust, openness and honesty that we build with families. Our model is rooted in a belief that families are best placed to...
No child should be left behind
...every aspect of a child’s life, including their ability to concentrate in school, their social relationships, and their overall sense of security. This is a reality we must all confront. It is not just about providing short-term relief but...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
...the everyday things children need to develop into happy and confident young adults. Connection and relationships were the two big elements lost as our children suddenly found themselves confined in spaces with anxious and stressed adults. Unable to...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
...with young people so they can give their views when the Children’s Hearing system affects their relationships with their brothers and sisters. In the last four years immigration law has changed, making things even more difficult for...
Giving a gift in your will – a way of investing in the future
...public. However, we believe that our now over 30 years of work means that we have developed strong relationships with children, young people and those working with and for them across Scotland. Perhaps you have been supported by us through our...
Making brave choices to keep the promise
...process. Our therapeutic approach at Harmeny, known as ‘The Harmeny Way’, recognises that relationships should not end when a child moves on from our care. Taking into account the child’s views, Here4U provides ongoing opportunities for...
Children in Scotland call for ‘urgent and radical rethink’ of third sector funding
...having a significant impact on recruitment and retention of staff, which in turn has an impact on relationships with service users as trusted relationships are broken. The third sector’s competitiveness with the private sector and public bodies...
Five benefits of lifelong learning
...love that feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a new project? 3. Better working relationships Workplace training courses aren’t just about achieving individual goals – by working through new learning programmes as a team,...
Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place
...they do cover related topics such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, trauma-informed practice and building good relationships. While our partnership with the Open University in Scotland provides direct access to a whole range of free learning opportunities...
Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people
...a sense of, and value, for culture Working together, negotiating, and building relationships Feeling connected to each other and their neighbourhoods Creating and passing on games, songs and stories Cultural exploration is also...
New report shares positive stories of inclusion in Scottish schools
...from an Inclusion Ambassador) The winning entries had common themes, such as prioritising relationships between staff and pupils, including pupils in shaping celebrations of success and taking a holistic approach – both with individual...
Children need a playful world to thrive and survive
...relational attachment bonds. With Kids sits in the heart of the community with a focus on building relationships, resiliency and offering support to help families make independent changes in their lives. We know from experience that supporting...
We can all be allies
...skills and expertise through a partnership with a specialist trauma service. It is also a relationships-based programme - building quality relationships between young people, their guardians, community organisations and the trauma...
Looking forward in gloomy times
...funding the core functions through grants, the sometimes restrictive nature of the commissioning relationships we have, and the short-term nature of many of the grants and other funding streams, which we rely on to do our work. As a result, we...
The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment
...children stay in the family home which can have a huge impact. This is why it is vital that these relationships are considered in sentencing. The Scottish Government’s Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) (Click here for more) principal...
Embedding the principles of The Promise
...views with us. People We need a valued and supported workforce that is able to develop positive relationships with children and young people with care experience and ensure they are sustainable. We know the transformative power of relationships,...
Supporting women, fighting for change: Glasgow Women's Aid marks 50 years
...years’ time. It’s not just abuse from adults, either – in children and young people’s own relationships, 99% of the time, social media is part of the abuse.” This excerpt was taken from Issue 5 of Insight, the bi-annual publication for...
The science of conflict management
...with each other. If the mind-body connection is strong, people tend to be able to manage relationships better because they can regulate their moods. ‘Mood regulation’ sounds a bit technical when put like that, but we’re all familiar...
conflict relationshipsTrustees Week Q&A: Simon Massey
relationships relationships counselling Simon Massey trustees trustees week
No results found.
No results found.
No results found.
20/08/25 Redefining masculinity
...of the prevalence of misogynistic online content and how it impacts young people's behaviours and relationships Build confident in talking to young people about misogynistic content and harmful masculinity Practical ideas about how to support...
10/06/25 | Good governance
...when an organisation is going through change. We will look at collective responsibility, CEO/chair relationships and how to separate the strategic from the operational. There will be an opportunity to explore your own challenges through questions...
AC25 - workshops
...practical tools for talking to young people and those with additional support needs about sex and relationships. Session 5E Bearsden Suite (upstairs) Back to the Conference Hub Read more about...
23/01/25 - Person Centred Planning
...they are in life and what they want to work towards – whether in relation to their education, relationships, health or care. This webinar will explore brain development, functions and emotional regulation and how these link to goal attainment....
AC25 - Speakers
...launch and growth of the charity which delivers Big Noise programmes, using music and nurturing relationships to support over 3,500 children and young people across Scotland. Nicola was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to music, children and...
The Promise Event - Online
...day for Falkirk, North Ayrshire, Orkney and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Councils. All about relationships: building trust with care experienced learners Listen and share ideas with other pupil support staff about ensuring care...
The Promise Event - Glasgow
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion Improving whole school support for care experienced young...
The Promise Event - Edinburgh
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion Improving whole school support for care experienced young...
The Promise Event - Inverness
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 3.15pm-3.30pm Closing remarks Edinburgh Tuesday, 6 May Learn more & book Glasgow Thursday,...
The Promise Event - Dundee
...and responding to behaviour signals. Soothing stress responses through co-regulation and relationships. 1pm-1.45pm Catered lunch 1.45pm-2.30pm Panel discussion – Whole-school approaches to supporting care experienced...
The Promise Events 24-25
...are heard in schools Learn more & book Online practice sharing 4 All about relationships: building trust with care experienced children and young people All dates passed eLearning modules We'll be...
AC24 - Exhibition Hall
...that promote responsive caregiving, enhance parental wellbeing, foster positive parent-child relationships, and ultimately improve child outcomes from pre-birth to pre-school. email | facebook | linkedin | instagram | X Established over...
Workshops AC24
...together we help young people understand how their experiences impact their feelings of safety, relationships, identity and access to justice. 3d Sharing Young People's Voices and Telling Stories Braw Talent CIC Room: Cap & Thistle...
AC24 - Speaker Bios
...launch and growth of the charity which delivers Big Noise programmes, using music and nurturing relationships to support over 3,500 children and young people across Scotland. Nicola was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to music, children and...
No results found.
No results found.
Coercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
post
.../ News: Change Up exhibition considers action to address coercive control in teen relationships Posted 8 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond. Image: Change Up exhibition. Supplied by Dartington Service Design...
art children and young people gender based violenceIs hybrid really working for you?
post
...workday and home life. The barriers: The technology can be a barrier towards building effective relationships…that ability to just put a hand on a shoulder in times of need. Public transport can be both a frustration and a barrier when not...
Interim report on Scotland's domestic abuse law
post
...an issue Posted 10 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond Children's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rights Research has found extending Scotland’s domestic abuse laws to include emotional and psychological abuse has had a...
Children's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rights