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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...


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 rights

Access 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 services

Safe 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...


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...


It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together

...mediation approach is a collaborative way of assisting people to resolve and repair disputes, relationships and communication issues. It is not about who is ‘right’ or who is ‘wrong’. We look at the present and the future rather than...


Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector

...network of nearly 400 befriending services across the UK. Befriending offers supportive, reliable relationships through volunteers, and provides invaluable support for children and young people, helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness...


Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people

...that the role goes way beyond this. When you are working with people it is about human relationships, and everything that comes with them. Staff teams need to be multi-skilled in the domain of relationships, tactful and switched-on,...


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 relationships

Trustees 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 violence

25/02/25 Distressed not Difficult

...of the impact of environmental factors surrounding the child and how we can stay connected when relationships are being pushed to the limit. This session translates recent findings in neuroscience into practical approaches that help the adult to...


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....


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

... Free for pupil support staff Buy tickets on eventbrite Book your place All about relationships: building trust with care experienced learners Listen and share ideas with other pupil support staff on building trust with 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 Learn more & book eLearning...


22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments

...Their expertise lies in neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments and promoting capacity in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices....


27/11/24 - Bridging the gap

...Their expertise lies in neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments and promoting capacity in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices....


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...


Insight - Issue 1

...to the announcement of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund Graham Goulden urging investment in quality relationships with boys to ensure they grow up to be respectful men Nourish Scotland’s Stephanie Mander analysing the Good Food Nation Bill. We...


Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

...core service has an emphasis on building trust and understanding to promote and support effective relationships and good communication. Working with a bank of skilled sessional mediators, the service is managed and delivered by Mediation...


Enter The Why Not? Trust’s digital showcase

...create a dedicated space for artwork submissions on its online hub. Promoting the importance of relationships across the care-experienced community, The Why Not? Trust says the digital showcase will connect entrants with changemakers,...

art care experienced people care system digital

Our history

...the difficult conversations and be constructively challenging when necessary. And we have to build relationships within and beyond our own sectors and our traditional allies. It is a national project, and we need to work nationally to ensure...


Access to Childcare Fund evaluation published

...to start work or progress their careers, improve overall health and wellbeing, and develop better relationships with their children thanks to a Scottish Government Fund to expand access to school age childcare, a new report has...

childcare Children early learning Early years Families

Member Insight Blog: Latest

...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 via...


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 rights


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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...


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 rights

Access 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 services

Safe 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...


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...


It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together

...mediation approach is a collaborative way of assisting people to resolve and repair disputes, relationships and communication issues. It is not about who is ‘right’ or who is ‘wrong’. We look at the present and the future rather than...


Celebration, recognition and connection for the befriending sector

...network of nearly 400 befriending services across the UK. Befriending offers supportive, reliable relationships through volunteers, and provides invaluable support for children and young people, helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness...


Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people

...that the role goes way beyond this. When you are working with people it is about human relationships, and everything that comes with them. Staff teams need to be multi-skilled in the domain of relationships, tactful and switched-on,...


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 relationships

Trustees Week Q&A: Simon Massey
relationships relationships counselling Simon Massey trustees trustees week


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25/02/25 Distressed not Difficult

...of the impact of environmental factors surrounding the child and how we can stay connected when relationships are being pushed to the limit. This session translates recent findings in neuroscience into practical approaches that help the adult to...


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....


The Promise Event - Online

... Free for pupil support staff Buy tickets on eventbrite Book your place All about relationships: building trust with care experienced learners Listen and share ideas with other pupil support staff on building trust with 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 Learn more & book eLearning...


22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments

...Their expertise lies in neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments and promoting capacity in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices....


27/11/24 - Bridging the gap

...Their expertise lies in neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments and promoting capacity in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices....


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...


Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

...core service has an emphasis on building trust and understanding to promote and support effective relationships and good communication. Working with a bank of skilled sessional mediators, the service is managed and delivered by Mediation...


Our history

...the difficult conversations and be constructively challenging when necessary. And we have to build relationships within and beyond our own sectors and our traditional allies. It is a national project, and we need to work nationally to ensure...



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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 violence

Is 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...


Insight - Issue 1
post

...to the announcement of the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund Graham Goulden urging investment in quality relationships with boys to ensure they grow up to be respectful men Nourish Scotland’s Stephanie Mander analysing the Good Food Nation Bill. We...


Enter The Why Not? Trust’s digital showcase
post

...create a dedicated space for artwork submissions on its online hub. Promoting the importance of relationships across the care-experienced community, The Why Not? Trust says the digital showcase will connect entrants with changemakers,...

art care experienced people care system digital

Access to Childcare Fund evaluation published
post

...to start work or progress their careers, improve overall health and wellbeing, and develop better relationships with their children thanks to a Scottish Government Fund to expand access to school age childcare, a new report has...

childcare Children early learning Early years Families

Member Insight Blog: Latest
post

...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 via...


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