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Young people call on the new government to put youth voices at heart of policy-making, as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award shares new research

...to put youth voices at heart of policy-making, as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award shares new research 25 Jul 2024 Young people from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) are calling on the new government to back a Youth Pledge, committing...


No child should be left behind in Scotland

...financially. We know the damaging effects poverty can have on a child’s development. Research has consistently shown that living in poverty during childhood increases the risk of long-term challenges, from poorer educational outcomes to...


Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

...15 November so if you’ve got a great piece of work you want to share, have completed some research or have something else you want to shout about, check out the information here.   Making the conference affordable  We work very hard to...


From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age

...– boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age 25 Sep 2024 Emerging research has shown that both the pandemic and our increasingly digital age, filled with screens and virtual connection, are having an impact on...


We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

...on marketing these products. Young people are particularly susceptible to alcohol marketing, and research shows that it is a cause of youth drinking, leading children and young people to start drinking earlier, to drink more, and to drink at...


Making brave choices to keep the promise

...ourselves on being innovative and developing practice that reflects the latest evidence-based research and legislation, whilst placing the child at the centre of everything we do. Harmeny was delighted to be an associate sponsor of Children...


Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member

...know much about the hearings system, other than a little we learned about it at college. I searched online and I thought it looked like it could be interesting. I applied thinking my age could go against me, but the opposite was true. I...


Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place

...more) is a weighty tome but isn’t anywhere near as intimidating as it first appears! Use the search function within the Guidance to find exactly what you’re looking for, but also make use of the ‘Practice Insights’ (click here for...


Caledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs

...play equipment designs for SEN environments can involve everything from using wider swing seats to raising sandpits to accommodate wheelchairs, but Jamie says there’s lots to consider during the process. Jamie Bruce Jones He...


Health Inequalities: Participative Research Project

... Health Inequalities: Participative Research with Children and Young People February 2019- May 2020 Children in Scotland was funded by the Wellcome Trust to carry out a participative research project with children and young people aged 10-18...


International School Meals Day (2013-2024)

...to help foster healthy eating habits in school and at home, and to share policies, practices and research’, and the first ISMD took place in 2013. Thanks to Scottish Government funding and a core of international partners, Children in Scotland...


Making research fun to include everybody’s voices

...Making research fun to include everybody’s voices 10 Apr 2024 The Live Music and Mental Health project, delivered in partnership between Children in Scotland, University of Stirling and Scottish Ensemble, explored the barriers to children and...


Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work

... Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work 1 Aug 2023 Professor Richard Rose has spent ten years helping practitioners work through childhood developmental trauma. Here, our Learning & Events Officer, Arran Purdie, shares...


New research reveals that almost half of young people of secondary school age are missing out on hobbies

...Research reveals almost half of secondary school pupils are missing out on hobbies Media release 10 February New research reveals that almost half of young people of secondary school age are missing out on out-of-school activities or hobbies,...

health and wellbeing hobbies Mental Health School Scottish Government

Impact report and animation reveal the benefits of peer research in participation projects

... Impact report reveals the benefits of peer research in participation projects 26 Jan 2023 Children in Scotland has published an impact report on evaluation from the Participation through the Pandemic project. The report reveals the...

children and young people pandemic research

Education reform consultation: ‘We need to learn from policy, research and practice to ensure reform is fit for purpose”

... Education reform: "We need to learn from research and practice" 30 November 2021 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Education Reform, calling for a child-rights approach and emphasising the...

Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform

“We cannot witness another generation of young people going through this” – our staff share project learning in response to latest child poverty research

...people going through this” – our staff share learning in response to latest child poverty research 28 May 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to  new research showing a marked rise in child poverty rates across the UK over the past...


Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched

... Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched 5 February 2020 Children in Scotland today launched a new peer research report into health inequalities in communities, undertaken by young researchers from Dalmarnock Primary...

children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality research

25 Calls response: Girlguiding Scotland research reveals how vital it is for us to champion gender equality

... Girlguiding Scotland research reveals how vital it is for us to champion gender equality 29 January 2020 Nicoletta Primo from Girlguiding Scotland responds to Call 13 and young campaigner Ruby’s work on challenging gender stereotypes in...


Self-care and a focus on our wellbeing makes us better colleagues: week three for our research volunteer

... Self-care and a focus on our wellbeing makes us better colleagues: week three for our research volunteer 30 Jul 2019 My third week at Children in Scotland started off a little differently to the others. I was unwell and had to take the day...


First-hand youth engagement and behind the scenes planning: week two for our research volunteer

... First-hand youth engagement and behind the scenes planning: week two for our research volunteer 19 July 2019 My first week at Children in Scotland was brilliant – little did I know my second week would be even better! I have seen a lot of...


Working on matters that are important to me has been so valuable: a week in the life of a research volunteer

... Working on matters that are important to me has been so valuable: a week in the life of a research volunteer 12 Jul 2019 My first week working within the Policy, Projects and Participations team has been a blast! To be able to work on matters...


New project empowers young researchers to tackle health inequalities

... New project empowers young researchers to tackle health inequalities 3 June 2019 Children in Scotland has been funded from the Wellcome Trust to carry out a peer research project documenting the relationship between place and health...


sea change or same old?

... sea change or same old? Reflecting on the Year of Young People, Amy Woodhouse asks what the lasting impact will be So that’s it. The Year of Young People (YOYP) 2018 is complete. How was it for you? Let’s start with the obvious question...


The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer

...explored our amazing places. From measuring the age of a tree at Crathes Castle, to mimicking a seal’s banana balance in Brodick Country Park, each visit sparked laughter, questions, and huge enthusiasm for outdoor learning. One class teacher...


Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place

...lives from a young age”. (Click here to visit the Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research website) An advisory board on Fathers led by Scottish government and Health Scotland, met for several years and out of this Year of the Dad,...


Understanding the key issues parents in Scotland face today

...parents and those in a parenting roles face today, Parenting across Scotland worked with social research agency, The Lines Between, to examine research involving over 4000 parents and carers in Scotland. With the final report launching on 4 June,...


Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their children safer this Child Safety Week

...focus on this Child Safety Week, or in your accident prevention work throughout the year. You can search by safety topic and resource type, so however you share information with families, you can find what you need. Brand new for this year,...


Children need a playful world to thrive and survive

...Kids team are often developing their knowledge and practice. Are there any new areas of research you are currently exploring? At With Kids, we run the MSc in Play Therapy at Queen Margaret University (click here for more) and have an input...


Understanding violence between girls in Scotland

...Feart report, released April 29, summarises the findings from a small-scale qualitative piece of research with young women and practitioners – here are some of the things they told us about their experiences. Accessing adult support Young...


Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan

...April 19, the Plan 2024-28 was formed by reviewing more than 130 pieces of evidence and research on children and young people’s views, and analysing responses from over 5,000 children and young people, who engaged with a survey asking...


Why child healthy weight matters

...a range of activities to grow the evidence base to support what we know works. We worked with researchers at the University of Glasgow to undertake an in-depth longitudinal analysis of the Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) survey (click here for...


Preventing gambling harms for Scotland's young people

...the resulting harms can often be mistakenly attributed to other things in their lives. Research has shown that 26% of 11–17-year-olds have spent their own money on gambling in the last 12 months and that 48% of young people 11-17 have...


Damage to environment children's key concern in new Crown Estate report

...Estate Scotland’s plan for 2020-23. The views of seven to 25 year olds on Scotland's land, seabed and coast were gathered through direct sessions and an online survey during November and December 2019. Engagement work took place in three...

climate change crown estate environment Participation sea seabed young people

New research with young cancer patients

... Magazine / News: New research seeks to better understand the experiences of young cancer patients Posted 22 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people...

cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young people

Child-led research into justice in Scotland

... Magazine / News: New child-led research into justice in Scotland Posted 22 April 2022, by Jennifer Drummond child rights child-led participation and engagement youth justice Children think...

child rights child-led participation and engagement youth justice

CHANGE: Further reading - project reports and research papers

... Further reading - project reports and research papers The CHANGE project has engaged with a number of local families and community partners since the project began in 2016. The project team gathered and presented this information alongside...


Member Spotlight: seamab

... “My home is seamab” “My home is seamab. It’s a place for people like me who have had a hard start in life. seamab is a place where you can grow up better and achieve things beyond your imagination.” - seamab pupil Residential school...


Projects search

Consultation Response: On police powers to search children and young people for alcohol

...Children in Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on policy powers to search children and young people for...


Craig Johnston

...Criminology, Education, Youth Work, Sociology and Social Work at various universities. Craig 's research interests lie in the study of youth justice, alternative school provision (exclusion) and the social and sociality affecting individuals and...

Johnston

29/01/25 - Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members

...teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a research interest in young people’s access to the arts and other extra curricular activities in Scotland. During her studies, she worked at an after...


31/10/24 - Right to be Heard

...teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a research interest in young people’s access to the arts and other extra curricular activities in Scotland. During her studies, she worked at an after...


22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments

...in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices. Her focus on continuous improvement within these sectors underscores the consultancy's...


27/11/24 - Bridging the gap

...young people and what support they need? Join us to uncover more about this evolving area of research. By the end of the webinar, attendees should feel more equipped with the knowledge to support individuals with ASD & ADHD and to...


08/10/24 - Delay or deficit?

...whether a child’s development is delayed or needs further assessment through exploring current research. This training is part of the webinar series: Navigating child development in the modern world. Mutli-ticket buy discounts available across...


30/10/24 - Empowering Children

...25 years, Nicola McAllister stands as a beacon for vulnerable children and young people. As a seasoned trainer and consultant, she brings forth a wealth of experience, offering invaluable insights to those who support these individuals....


2024 Child Development Series

...practice this Autumn and take advantage of our exclusive series offer. Delve into the latest research and gain fresh perspectives on how children’s brains are developing in the context of new challenges we face in today's society. Human...


10/07/24 - Invisible Principles

...but essential for a child to thrive in the home, early years, and school settings. Using current research from world-renowned experts, we will explore the sequence of development for each principle to gain a clear understanding of where the...


AC24 - Resources

...to AI For further information about Dr Mhairi Aitken’s and The Alan Turing Institute’s research into this area, click here. Online safety products and services for children and young people Our panel moderator, Ken Corish is the Online...


AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...the home of 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...


Environmental design challenge

...Museum, Glasgow Magazine / News: Pupils challenged to design new ways of tackling Clyde sea litter Posted 27 September, 2022 by Nina Joynson. Image: Ronnie Macdonald, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) climate climate...

climate climate change engineering environment science Scottish Schools sea


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Young people call on the new government to put youth voices at heart of policy-making, as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award shares new research

...to put youth voices at heart of policy-making, as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award shares new research 25 Jul 2024 Young people from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) are calling on the new government to back a Youth Pledge, committing...


No child should be left behind in Scotland

...financially. We know the damaging effects poverty can have on a child’s development. Research has consistently shown that living in poverty during childhood increases the risk of long-term challenges, from poorer educational outcomes to...


Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

...15 November so if you’ve got a great piece of work you want to share, have completed some research or have something else you want to shout about, check out the information here.   Making the conference affordable  We work very hard to...


From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age

...– boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age 25 Sep 2024 Emerging research has shown that both the pandemic and our increasingly digital age, filled with screens and virtual connection, are having an impact on...


We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

...on marketing these products. Young people are particularly susceptible to alcohol marketing, and research shows that it is a cause of youth drinking, leading children and young people to start drinking earlier, to drink more, and to drink at...


Making brave choices to keep the promise

...ourselves on being innovative and developing practice that reflects the latest evidence-based research and legislation, whilst placing the child at the centre of everything we do. Harmeny was delighted to be an associate sponsor of Children...


Children’s Hearings Scotland: A day in the life of a Panel Member

...know much about the hearings system, other than a little we learned about it at college. I searched online and I thought it looked like it could be interesting. I applied thinking my age could go against me, but the opposite was true. I...


Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place

...more) is a weighty tome but isn’t anywhere near as intimidating as it first appears! Use the search function within the Guidance to find exactly what you’re looking for, but also make use of the ‘Practice Insights’ (click here for...


Caledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs

...play equipment designs for SEN environments can involve everything from using wider swing seats to raising sandpits to accommodate wheelchairs, but Jamie says there’s lots to consider during the process. Jamie Bruce Jones He...


Making research fun to include everybody’s voices

...Making research fun to include everybody’s voices 10 Apr 2024 The Live Music and Mental Health project, delivered in partnership between Children in Scotland, University of Stirling and Scottish Ensemble, explored the barriers to children and...


Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work

... Exploring the research behind Therapeutic Life Story Work 1 Aug 2023 Professor Richard Rose has spent ten years helping practitioners work through childhood developmental trauma. Here, our Learning & Events Officer, Arran Purdie, shares...


New research reveals that almost half of young people of secondary school age are missing out on hobbies

...Research reveals almost half of secondary school pupils are missing out on hobbies Media release 10 February New research reveals that almost half of young people of secondary school age are missing out on out-of-school activities or hobbies,...

health and wellbeing hobbies Mental Health School Scottish Government

Impact report and animation reveal the benefits of peer research in participation projects

... Impact report reveals the benefits of peer research in participation projects 26 Jan 2023 Children in Scotland has published an impact report on evaluation from the Participation through the Pandemic project. The report reveals the...

children and young people pandemic research

Education reform consultation: ‘We need to learn from policy, research and practice to ensure reform is fit for purpose”

... Education reform: "We need to learn from research and practice" 30 November 2021 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Education Reform, calling for a child-rights approach and emphasising the...

Curriculum for Excellence Education education reform

“We cannot witness another generation of young people going through this” – our staff share project learning in response to latest child poverty research

...people going through this” – our staff share learning in response to latest child poverty research 28 May 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to  new research showing a marked rise in child poverty rates across the UK over the past...


Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched

... Young people’s peer research into health inequalities launched 5 February 2020 Children in Scotland today launched a new peer research report into health inequalities in communities, undertaken by young researchers from Dalmarnock Primary...

children and young people community deprivation Health Inequality research

25 Calls response: Girlguiding Scotland research reveals how vital it is for us to champion gender equality

... Girlguiding Scotland research reveals how vital it is for us to champion gender equality 29 January 2020 Nicoletta Primo from Girlguiding Scotland responds to Call 13 and young campaigner Ruby’s work on challenging gender stereotypes in...


Self-care and a focus on our wellbeing makes us better colleagues: week three for our research volunteer

... Self-care and a focus on our wellbeing makes us better colleagues: week three for our research volunteer 30 Jul 2019 My third week at Children in Scotland started off a little differently to the others. I was unwell and had to take the day...


First-hand youth engagement and behind the scenes planning: week two for our research volunteer

... First-hand youth engagement and behind the scenes planning: week two for our research volunteer 19 July 2019 My first week at Children in Scotland was brilliant – little did I know my second week would be even better! I have seen a lot of...


Working on matters that are important to me has been so valuable: a week in the life of a research volunteer

... Working on matters that are important to me has been so valuable: a week in the life of a research volunteer 12 Jul 2019 My first week working within the Policy, Projects and Participations team has been a blast! To be able to work on matters...


New project empowers young researchers to tackle health inequalities

... New project empowers young researchers to tackle health inequalities 3 June 2019 Children in Scotland has been funded from the Wellcome Trust to carry out a peer research project documenting the relationship between place and health...


The benefits of time spent outdoors this summer

...explored our amazing places. From measuring the age of a tree at Crathes Castle, to mimicking a seal’s banana balance in Brodick Country Park, each visit sparked laughter, questions, and huge enthusiasm for outdoor learning. One class teacher...


Today a 'quite childcare' revolution is taking place

...lives from a young age”. (Click here to visit the Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research website) An advisory board on Fathers led by Scottish government and Health Scotland, met for several years and out of this Year of the Dad,...


Understanding the key issues parents in Scotland face today

...parents and those in a parenting roles face today, Parenting across Scotland worked with social research agency, The Lines Between, to examine research involving over 4000 parents and carers in Scotland. With the final report launching on 4 June,...


Safety. Sorted! Helping families to keep their children safer this Child Safety Week

...focus on this Child Safety Week, or in your accident prevention work throughout the year. You can search by safety topic and resource type, so however you share information with families, you can find what you need. Brand new for this year,...


Children need a playful world to thrive and survive

...Kids team are often developing their knowledge and practice. Are there any new areas of research you are currently exploring? At With Kids, we run the MSc in Play Therapy at Queen Margaret University (click here for more) and have an input...


Understanding violence between girls in Scotland

...Feart report, released April 29, summarises the findings from a small-scale qualitative piece of research with young women and practitioners – here are some of the things they told us about their experiences. Accessing adult support Young...


Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland introduces new four-year plan

...April 19, the Plan 2024-28 was formed by reviewing more than 130 pieces of evidence and research on children and young people’s views, and analysing responses from over 5,000 children and young people, who engaged with a survey asking...


Why child healthy weight matters

...a range of activities to grow the evidence base to support what we know works. We worked with researchers at the University of Glasgow to undertake an in-depth longitudinal analysis of the Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) survey (click here for...


Preventing gambling harms for Scotland's young people

...the resulting harms can often be mistakenly attributed to other things in their lives. Research has shown that 26% of 11–17-year-olds have spent their own money on gambling in the last 12 months and that 48% of young people 11-17 have...


Damage to environment children's key concern in new Crown Estate report

...Estate Scotland’s plan for 2020-23. The views of seven to 25 year olds on Scotland's land, seabed and coast were gathered through direct sessions and an online survey during November and December 2019. Engagement work took place in three...

climate change crown estate environment Participation sea seabed young people


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CHANGE: Further reading - project reports and research papers

... Further reading - project reports and research papers The CHANGE project has engaged with a number of local families and community partners since the project began in 2016. The project team gathered and presented this information alongside...


Projects search

29/01/25 - Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members

...teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a research interest in young people’s access to the arts and other extra curricular activities in Scotland. During her studies, she worked at an after...


31/10/24 - Right to be Heard

...teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a research interest in young people’s access to the arts and other extra curricular activities in Scotland. During her studies, she worked at an after...


22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments

...in relationships, sexual health and parenthood education. Rhiann's background circles around research and enhancing health and social care practices. Her focus on continuous improvement within these sectors underscores the consultancy's...


27/11/24 - Bridging the gap

...young people and what support they need? Join us to uncover more about this evolving area of research. By the end of the webinar, attendees should feel more equipped with the knowledge to support individuals with ASD & ADHD and to...


08/10/24 - Delay or deficit?

...whether a child’s development is delayed or needs further assessment through exploring current research. This training is part of the webinar series: Navigating child development in the modern world. Mutli-ticket buy discounts available across...


30/10/24 - Empowering Children

...25 years, Nicola McAllister stands as a beacon for vulnerable children and young people. As a seasoned trainer and consultant, she brings forth a wealth of experience, offering invaluable insights to those who support these individuals....


2024 Child Development Series

...practice this Autumn and take advantage of our exclusive series offer. Delve into the latest research and gain fresh perspectives on how children’s brains are developing in the context of new challenges we face in today's society. Human...


10/07/24 - Invisible Principles

...but essential for a child to thrive in the home, early years, and school settings. Using current research from world-renowned experts, we will explore the sequence of development for each principle to gain a clear understanding of where the...


AC24 - Resources

...to AI For further information about Dr Mhairi Aitken’s and The Alan Turing Institute’s research into this area, click here. Online safety products and services for children and young people Our panel moderator, Ken Corish is the Online...


AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...the home of 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...



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sea change or same old?
post

... sea change or same old? Reflecting on the Year of Young People, Amy Woodhouse asks what the lasting impact will be So that’s it. The Year of Young People (YOYP) 2018 is complete. How was it for you? Let’s start with the obvious question...


New research with young cancer patients
post

... Magazine / News: New research seeks to better understand the experiences of young cancer patients Posted 22 January, 2023 by Jennifer Drummond cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people...

cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young people

Child-led research into justice in Scotland
post

... Magazine / News: New child-led research into justice in Scotland Posted 22 April 2022, by Jennifer Drummond child rights child-led participation and engagement youth justice Children think...

child rights child-led participation and engagement youth justice

Member Spotlight: seamab
post

... “My home is seamab” “My home is seamab. It’s a place for people like me who have had a hard start in life. seamab is a place where you can grow up better and achieve things beyond your imagination.” - seamab pupil Residential school...


Consultation Response: On police powers to search children and young people for alcohol
attachment

...Children in Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on policy powers to search children and young people for...


Craig Johnston
post

...Criminology, Education, Youth Work, Sociology and Social Work at various universities. Craig 's research interests lie in the study of youth justice, alternative school provision (exclusion) and the social and sociality affecting individuals and...

Johnston

Environmental design challenge
post

...Museum, Glasgow Magazine / News: Pupils challenged to design new ways of tackling Clyde sea litter Posted 27 September, 2022 by Nina Joynson. Image: Ronnie Macdonald, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) climate climate...

climate climate change engineering environment science Scottish Schools sea