Search results for: "skills"
Nurture, Not Restriction: Protecting Young Footballers’ Rights
...purpose and a sense of team spirit. It benefits physical and mental wellbeing. It improves social skills, along with discipline and focus. In other words, it nurtures children’s growth and development. That’s why the recent statement...
I wish I knew about participation work when I was a kid
...people can channel their energy into something positive, trying new things and develop social skills with others. All contributing to this sense of ‘belonging’ which I can’t understate the importance of. I’m currently serving...
Over 2,000 young voices heard in pandemic case study
...isolation and loneliness cited throughout. Many talked about the negative impact on social skills and new feelings of social anxiety. Experiences of the pandemic varied widely depending on personal circumstances. Hobbies, clubs and youth...
Remember a Charity Week
A Culture of Kindness to Prevent Bullying Behaviour
...and make amends. Restorative practices turn conflict into an opportunity to learn important life skills such as empathy, accountability, and problem-solving. By working together, families, schools, and communities, we can create places where...
Charities urge action to improve children’s audiology services
...these delays can cause, including interrupted education, delayed ability to develop language skills, and forced early retirement. To combat this lack of progress, the coalition outlines three areas where urgent action is needed: ...
Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill is underway
A new ticketing platform for Children in Scotland events
No Wrong Path: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...been ready. To some degree I still don't know what I want to do, but I know where my passion and skills lie, and that is in supporting and helping people to be all that they can. But I really did love painting cars, too!” Julie Thomson,...
Education pathway charity announces new community centre plans for Musselburgh
...providing a space for young adults with additional support needs to gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their local community. Teens+ is an Edinburgh-based education project for young people with learning disabilities and...
Lifeskills: educating young people to support their transition into work (2014-2016)
...Lifeskills: educating young people to support their transition into work The Lifeskills education programme, which ran from 2014-2016, was designed to support young people with their transition into work. It offered practical advice and the...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
... From screens to success – 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...
Insight: We haven’t lost any of the skills or the knowledge we had before
... Insight: We haven’t lost any of the skills or the knowledge we had before 22 April 2020 In this week’s blog our Senior Policy Officer, Emma Rogan, shares how the Policy, Projects and Participation team at Children in Scotland is...
Feel the fear and do it anyway: support from colleagues and new skills acquired during our volunteer's fourth week
... Face the fear and do it anyway: support from colleagues and new skills acquired during our volunteer's fourth week 2 Aug 2019 Last week was an interesting one! I found a new topic that I had previously thought was a little boring and also...
STEM Strategy targets gender bias and skills improvement
... STEM Strategy targets gender bias and skills improvement 27 Oct 2017 The Scottish Government has published its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education and Training Strategy for Scotland. The strategy focuses on...
EducationReport marks progress in collaboration, skills-building and calls to action
The Yard expands coverage to Glasgow
...pupils who need time away from the classroom can benefit from an environment that supports social skills, builds self-esteem, and sparks joy. We know from teachers how transformative that experience can be. Ultimately, it’s about giving children...
Unlocking potential: How public libraries help our children flourish
...for pleasure isn't just about fun; it’s a powerhouse for development. It boosts literacy skills, improves pupil attainment, and increases self-esteem at a young age. And public libraries are champions at fostering a love of reading...
Creativity experiences with long-lasting impact
...accredited employability projects that aim to remove barriers while developing core employability skills and securing onward progressions. Aside from these areas of work, we deliver bespoke projects such as Project Drag which works with LGBTQ+...
£26m funding boost for Cashback for Communities
...to deliver diversionary and support work with children and young people. By learning new skills and boosting their confidence, it helps young people in our communities who are at risk of becoming involved in crime be diverted from that...
Protecting young people from the trauma of homelessness
...the Rock Trust has been advising, educating and supporting young people to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive transition to adulthood. However, with recent figures showing over 10,000 children living in...
From 'artivism' to action: How young people are empowered to make a positive difference this Earth Day
...with their environment and make a positive difference. Whether its developing global citizen skills, inspiring the next generation of climate change leaders or supporting young people to explore the outdoors, these projects are working with...
New research explores the impact of children and young people's advisory groups
...Ireland. My work involves engaging with schools, teachers, and students, applying my research skills in an educational context. While my research with Children in Scotland focused on youth participation, my current role is giving me a broader...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...key to making children excited about coming to school. Many young people take great joy and many skills from enrichment activities, as well as building relationships and better wellbeing that formal education may not otherwise offer. We know...
A vision for a fully inclusive Scotland
...it’s also providing them with a full education that meets their needs, supporting their social skills and enabling them to develop alongside their peers. It’s about setting them up for a successful adulthood, teaching them the skills to...
Voicebox 2025: National joke-telling competition closes on April Fools Day
...plays in children’s development. From boosting confidence to strengthening speech and language skills, the competition is a fun and engaging way to showcase the power of communication. The competition officially launched in January on Blue...
Success Looks Different: Celebrating Inclusive Education in Scotland
...amazing and it was a lovely safe space.” Jenny Gilruth (Cabinet Secretary for Education and skills) also shared her thoughts on this year’s awards, saying: “I want to congratulate the winners and all of those who took part in this...
Strengthening support for Scotland’s children: What’s new in learning and membership for 2025
...training so that their staff can have the same learning opportunity and really embed knowledge and skills across the organisation at an affordable per-person cost. This will allow us to tailor our approach to individual needs, while continuing to...
Keeping the Promise in 2025
...the advice, learning or development on offer. Only by coming together, sharing our knowledge and skills and improving our understanding, will we be able to move forward with our commitment to #KeepThePromise to children, young people and families...
10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024
...(click here for more) to help support practitioners across the children’s sector to learn new skills and expand their professional knowledge. Offering a wide range of free courses, the portal has been curated to help meet practitioners’...
Primary pupils encouraged to submit jokes for the 2025 VoiceBox Competition
...schools across Scotland a light-hearted and inclusive way for pupils to develop communication skills, confidence and self-esteem. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the 2025 VoiceBox Competition has...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...support a wide range of initiatives for children and young people including education, developing skills for life and work and wellbeing. As a source of inspiration, it is an inspiring and varied medium for project work and supporting creativity....
Open Kindergarten Project -the importance of holistic, person-centred support for parents and carers
...Open Kindergarten model – which offers parents and carers the opportunity to develop parenting skills, confidence and knowledge – will be tested in different settings in central Scotland. As the new phase begins, Amy Woodhouse, Chief...
Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland
...reflect on the vital role school libraries play in supporting improved literacy and communications skills in our children. “I am very pleased to see a range of creative projects benefit from this funding, which will ultimately encourage more...
Celebrating Connection and Community: Befriending Week 2024
...our focus for the day will be on the Future of Befriending. We will provide keynotes on Leadership skills, Innovation and Collaboration, and Volunteer Recruitment, with the hope that every attendee gains useful information and renewed confidence in...
Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound
...shouldn’t put anyone off. Proper management is the key. What is important is that we release the skills, experience, energy and insight of those in Scotland into the third sector so that it can fully play its essential role in contributing to the...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...a fantastic opportunity for anyone in Scotland between the ages of 11 and 25 to develop existing skills in the arts or even try something new. What’s so special about this project is that awards are determined by a panel of children and young...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
... Children and young people are empowered by having their own lawyer who uses their legal skills to make sure that the young person is always kept at the heart of every decision made about them. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...and Young People’s Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which will support education and skills reform being taken forward by the Scottish Government. As an active partner in the education reform process over a number of years,...
Five benefits of lifelong learning
...Five benefits of lifelong learning 15 Aug 2024 Did you know that learning new skills can boost your confidence? Or that upskilling can help you make new professional connections? At Children in Scotland, we are passionate about continuous...
#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...been ready. To some degree I still don't know what I want to do, but I know where my passion and skills lie, and that is in supporting and helping people to be all that they can. But I really did love painting cars, too!” Julie Thomson,...
Five child-friendly nature activities for the summer holidays
...is on hand to help. From venturing outdoors to learn about insects to improving maths skills through butterfly spotting, discover the environmental charity's top recommendations for free and fun nature-led activities the whole family...
“Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play”
...and bring to the school. As play practitioners and professionals we are highly trained, and our skills and expertise have the potential to enhance the whole school community. It starts with relationships, from there we build mutual respect...
academic access to childcare fund childcare community Learning out of school care outcomes play School skillsCorrecting the curriculum
...that the world is changing fast. Current and future students need different kinds of knowledge, skills, and competences, and qualifications should offer evidence of a wider range of achievements. What changes will improve education for children...
Advice and Information Officer
...will be responding to helpline enquiries. The right candidate will have excellent listening skills and be able to explain complex information in a clear and concise way, both over the telephone and in writing. An understanding of the issues...
AC 25 Sponsor - Road Safety Scotland
...in Scotland. RSS sees road safety learning as a lifelong-learning process and the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will be required when young people become independent road users need to be embedded from the start. All RSS learning...
AC25 - Exhibitors
...into powerful narratives. Our projects provide hands-on creative opportunities, fostering skills, confidence, and representation while partnering with organisations to drive meaningful change. Carers Trust Scotland Email | Website |...
AC25 - Sponsors
...in Scotland. RSS sees road safety learning as a lifelong-learning process and the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will be required when young people become independent road users need to be embedded from the start. All RSS learning...
AC25 - workshops
...workshop will explore how our innovative model of education at Kibble and the skills Academy helps transform the lives of care experienced young people and build brighter futures. We will demonstrate how supportive learning...
Is hybrid really working for you?
...it diminishing my communication abilities? Has it made my existing anxieties worse? For all of the skills I have gained, have I also lost some? The wins: I see my family more, I can build teams of people from wider geography to achieve the aims of...
The Access All Arts Fund 2024 Event Page
...message! Email us Empowering Children 30 Oct 2024 | executive function skills to thrive in a dynamic world Reserve your...
Exam helpline launched for Scottish pupils
...27.07.23 by Alice Hinds exams higher education Scottish Schools skills Scottish pupils will be able to access free, impartial career advice after receiving their exam results via a dedicated helpline...
exams higher education Scottish Schools skillsEncouraging students towards digital tech
...2023 by Nina Joynson digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technology Applications are open for a digital fund that supports tech initiatives which enhance the development of young...
digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technologyNo results found.
Nurture, Not Restriction: Protecting Young Footballers’ Rights
...purpose and a sense of team spirit. It benefits physical and mental wellbeing. It improves social skills, along with discipline and focus. In other words, it nurtures children’s growth and development. That’s why the recent statement...
I wish I knew about participation work when I was a kid
...people can channel their energy into something positive, trying new things and develop social skills with others. All contributing to this sense of ‘belonging’ which I can’t understate the importance of. I’m currently serving...
Over 2,000 young voices heard in pandemic case study
...isolation and loneliness cited throughout. Many talked about the negative impact on social skills and new feelings of social anxiety. Experiences of the pandemic varied widely depending on personal circumstances. Hobbies, clubs and youth...
Remember a Charity Week
A Culture of Kindness to Prevent Bullying Behaviour
...and make amends. Restorative practices turn conflict into an opportunity to learn important life skills such as empathy, accountability, and problem-solving. By working together, families, schools, and communities, we can create places where...
Charities urge action to improve children’s audiology services
...these delays can cause, including interrupted education, delayed ability to develop language skills, and forced early retirement. To combat this lack of progress, the coalition outlines three areas where urgent action is needed: ...
Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill is underway
A new ticketing platform for Children in Scotland events
No Wrong Path: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...been ready. To some degree I still don't know what I want to do, but I know where my passion and skills lie, and that is in supporting and helping people to be all that they can. But I really did love painting cars, too!” Julie Thomson,...
Education pathway charity announces new community centre plans for Musselburgh
...providing a space for young adults with additional support needs to gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their local community. Teens+ is an Edinburgh-based education project for young people with learning disabilities and...
From screens to success – boosting children's executive function skills in the digital age
... From screens to success – 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...
Insight: We haven’t lost any of the skills or the knowledge we had before
... Insight: We haven’t lost any of the skills or the knowledge we had before 22 April 2020 In this week’s blog our Senior Policy Officer, Emma Rogan, shares how the Policy, Projects and Participation team at Children in Scotland is...
Feel the fear and do it anyway: support from colleagues and new skills acquired during our volunteer's fourth week
... Face the fear and do it anyway: support from colleagues and new skills acquired during our volunteer's fourth week 2 Aug 2019 Last week was an interesting one! I found a new topic that I had previously thought was a little boring and also...
STEM Strategy targets gender bias and skills improvement
... STEM Strategy targets gender bias and skills improvement 27 Oct 2017 The Scottish Government has published its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education and Training Strategy for Scotland. The strategy focuses on...
EducationReport marks progress in collaboration, skills-building and calls to action
The Yard expands coverage to Glasgow
...pupils who need time away from the classroom can benefit from an environment that supports social skills, builds self-esteem, and sparks joy. We know from teachers how transformative that experience can be. Ultimately, it’s about giving children...
Unlocking potential: How public libraries help our children flourish
...for pleasure isn't just about fun; it’s a powerhouse for development. It boosts literacy skills, improves pupil attainment, and increases self-esteem at a young age. And public libraries are champions at fostering a love of reading...
Creativity experiences with long-lasting impact
...accredited employability projects that aim to remove barriers while developing core employability skills and securing onward progressions. Aside from these areas of work, we deliver bespoke projects such as Project Drag which works with LGBTQ+...
£26m funding boost for Cashback for Communities
...to deliver diversionary and support work with children and young people. By learning new skills and boosting their confidence, it helps young people in our communities who are at risk of becoming involved in crime be diverted from that...
Protecting young people from the trauma of homelessness
...the Rock Trust has been advising, educating and supporting young people to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive transition to adulthood. However, with recent figures showing over 10,000 children living in...
From 'artivism' to action: How young people are empowered to make a positive difference this Earth Day
...with their environment and make a positive difference. Whether its developing global citizen skills, inspiring the next generation of climate change leaders or supporting young people to explore the outdoors, these projects are working with...
New research explores the impact of children and young people's advisory groups
...Ireland. My work involves engaging with schools, teachers, and students, applying my research skills in an educational context. While my research with Children in Scotland focused on youth participation, my current role is giving me a broader...
The role of enrichment on improving school attendance
...key to making children excited about coming to school. Many young people take great joy and many skills from enrichment activities, as well as building relationships and better wellbeing that formal education may not otherwise offer. We know...
A vision for a fully inclusive Scotland
...it’s also providing them with a full education that meets their needs, supporting their social skills and enabling them to develop alongside their peers. It’s about setting them up for a successful adulthood, teaching them the skills to...
Voicebox 2025: National joke-telling competition closes on April Fools Day
...plays in children’s development. From boosting confidence to strengthening speech and language skills, the competition is a fun and engaging way to showcase the power of communication. The competition officially launched in January on Blue...
Success Looks Different: Celebrating Inclusive Education in Scotland
...amazing and it was a lovely safe space.” Jenny Gilruth (Cabinet Secretary for Education and skills) also shared her thoughts on this year’s awards, saying: “I want to congratulate the winners and all of those who took part in this...
Strengthening support for Scotland’s children: What’s new in learning and membership for 2025
...training so that their staff can have the same learning opportunity and really embed knowledge and skills across the organisation at an affordable per-person cost. This will allow us to tailor our approach to individual needs, while continuing to...
Keeping the Promise in 2025
...the advice, learning or development on offer. Only by coming together, sharing our knowledge and skills and improving our understanding, will we be able to move forward with our commitment to #KeepThePromise to children, young people and families...
10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024
...(click here for more) to help support practitioners across the children’s sector to learn new skills and expand their professional knowledge. Offering a wide range of free courses, the portal has been curated to help meet practitioners’...
Primary pupils encouraged to submit jokes for the 2025 VoiceBox Competition
...schools across Scotland a light-hearted and inclusive way for pupils to develop communication skills, confidence and self-esteem. Developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the 2025 VoiceBox Competition has...
Making Sense of Scotland – a creative approach to engaging young people with their heritage
...support a wide range of initiatives for children and young people including education, developing skills for life and work and wellbeing. As a source of inspiration, it is an inspiring and varied medium for project work and supporting creativity....
Open Kindergarten Project -the importance of holistic, person-centred support for parents and carers
...Open Kindergarten model – which offers parents and carers the opportunity to develop parenting skills, confidence and knowledge – will be tested in different settings in central Scotland. As the new phase begins, Amy Woodhouse, Chief...
Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland
...reflect on the vital role school libraries play in supporting improved literacy and communications skills in our children. “I am very pleased to see a range of creative projects benefit from this funding, which will ultimately encourage more...
Celebrating Connection and Community: Befriending Week 2024
...our focus for the day will be on the Future of Befriending. We will provide keynotes on Leadership skills, Innovation and Collaboration, and Volunteer Recruitment, with the hope that every attendee gains useful information and renewed confidence in...
Managing ‘conflicts of interest’ – not as scary or hard as it might sound
...shouldn’t put anyone off. Proper management is the key. What is important is that we release the skills, experience, energy and insight of those in Scotland into the third sector so that it can fully play its essential role in contributing to the...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...a fantastic opportunity for anyone in Scotland between the ages of 11 and 25 to develop existing skills in the arts or even try something new. What’s so special about this project is that awards are determined by a panel of children and young...
16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights
... Children and young people are empowered by having their own lawyer who uses their legal skills to make sure that the young person is always kept at the heart of every decision made about them. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into...
Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill
...and Young People’s Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which will support education and skills reform being taken forward by the Scottish Government. As an active partner in the education reform process over a number of years,...
Five benefits of lifelong learning
...Five benefits of lifelong learning 15 Aug 2024 Did you know that learning new skills can boost your confidence? Or that upskilling can help you make new professional connections? At Children in Scotland, we are passionate about continuous...
#NoWrongPath: Children in Scotland staff share advice on SQA results day
...been ready. To some degree I still don't know what I want to do, but I know where my passion and skills lie, and that is in supporting and helping people to be all that they can. But I really did love painting cars, too!” Julie Thomson,...
Five child-friendly nature activities for the summer holidays
...is on hand to help. From venturing outdoors to learn about insects to improving maths skills through butterfly spotting, discover the environmental charity's top recommendations for free and fun nature-led activities the whole family...
“Children don’t need shorter holidays or longer school days. They need more play”
...and bring to the school. As play practitioners and professionals we are highly trained, and our skills and expertise have the potential to enhance the whole school community. It starts with relationships, from there we build mutual respect...
academic access to childcare fund childcare community Learning out of school care outcomes play School skillsNo results found.
Advice and Information Officer
...will be responding to helpline enquiries. The right candidate will have excellent listening skills and be able to explain complex information in a clear and concise way, both over the telephone and in writing. An understanding of the issues...
No results found.
AC 25 Sponsor - Road Safety Scotland
...in Scotland. RSS sees road safety learning as a lifelong-learning process and the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will be required when young people become independent road users need to be embedded from the start. All RSS learning...
AC25 - Exhibitors
...into powerful narratives. Our projects provide hands-on creative opportunities, fostering skills, confidence, and representation while partnering with organisations to drive meaningful change. Carers Trust Scotland Email | Website |...
AC25 - Sponsors
...in Scotland. RSS sees road safety learning as a lifelong-learning process and the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will be required when young people become independent road users need to be embedded from the start. All RSS learning...
AC25 - workshops
...workshop will explore how our innovative model of education at Kibble and the skills Academy helps transform the lives of care experienced young people and build brighter futures. We will demonstrate how supportive learning...
The Access All Arts Fund 2024 Event Page
...message! Email us Empowering Children 30 Oct 2024 | executive function skills to thrive in a dynamic world Reserve your...
No results found.
No results found.
Correcting the curriculum
post
...that the world is changing fast. Current and future students need different kinds of knowledge, skills, and competences, and qualifications should offer evidence of a wider range of achievements. What changes will improve education for children...
Is hybrid really working for you?
post
...it diminishing my communication abilities? Has it made my existing anxieties worse? For all of the skills I have gained, have I also lost some? The wins: I see my family more, I can build teams of people from wider geography to achieve the aims of...
Exam helpline launched for Scottish pupils
post
...27.07.23 by Alice Hinds exams higher education Scottish Schools skills Scottish pupils will be able to access free, impartial career advice after receiving their exam results via a dedicated helpline...
exams higher education Scottish Schools skillsEncouraging students towards digital tech
post
...2023 by Nina Joynson digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technology Applications are open for a digital fund that supports tech initiatives which enhance the development of young...
digital funding schools Scottish Government skills technology