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💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister. 💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures. 📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change! 👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c... #TransformingChildMaintenance

Having launched our 2026 Manifesto, we are going to be taking a deeper look each week at the six calls. We believe that, if introduced, the six calls would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland.

Do you work with, or support families with, a child experiencing #chronicillness? Our next free webinar, in partnership with Teapot Trust, will discuss how long-term #health conditions can impact education & what support can make the biggest impact. Book now: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...

We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people. Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇

In celebration of #TrusteesWeek, our CEO @judeturbyne.bsky.social has written a fantastic blog about the invaluable contribution of our Board of Directors, as well as the incredible work from other volunteer trustees across the sector. Read her blog here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/brilli...

🎙️Innes is back with another interview, this time with Alan Fleming of Partners in Advocacy! 🎙️ Alan talks about children's rights, his career highlights, and what advocacy means to him. Read the whole fascinating interview here: childreninscotland.org.uk/interview-wi...

An exciting new exhibition has opened at the Talbot Rice gallery centred around children and young people's experiences with the challenges we face today, and features contributions from the Children's Parliament. Read more about it here: childreninscotland.org.uk/the-children...

Another brilliant blog from Innes! 🖋️🎉 Here, he discusses child poverty and gender equality in the context of First Minister John Swinney's recent trips to Zambia and Malawi. Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/the-picture-...

Ally from Teapot Trust shares how bereavement & chronic illness affect young people in a recent Children in Scotland blog. Join us for a free webinar for professionals with Ally on art therapy, rights & practical ways to support young people’s education. Book: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...

"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter

Scotland Demands Better is about hope and solidarity. It’s about saying that we can do things differently. When we stand together, we can build a Scotland where everyone can thrive, now and for generations to come #scotlanddemandsbetter

Stand up for Scotland's children. Join us in Edinburgh tomorrow and march for a brighter future for all of us. #ScotlandDemandsBetter scotland-demands-better.com.

📢 Today we joined the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march to demand an end to child poverty, and a better future for young people across Scotland. Chris Ross, Policy, Projects and Participation Manager, gives his reaction to the event and outlines our calls.

📢 Today we join the End Child Poverty Coalition and Children in Scotland members at the Scotland Demands Better march, calling for action to end child poverty. @opfs.org.uk @parentingscotland.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

📢 Big news! Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social. Too many are missing out on the support they’re due. 📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve... #TransformingChildMaintenance

Coming next week: our October #newsletter! Our bi-monthly newsletter showcases advice, news, info and helpful resources for parents, carers and professionals. Join today so you don’t miss your copy. Sign up here: enquire.org.uk/newsletter/ #ASN #ASL #education #AdditionalSupport

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund closes this Friday, 24 October at 12pm. If you need assistance with your application, we have helpful guides and information on our website. Follow the link below. www.tsdg.org.uk/cmhwf/ #thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #cmhwf #cmhwfund

🗞️Sector news!🗞️ The Scottish Social Services Council has released a new online resource outlining the skills, knowledge, and values essential for anyone working with babies, children, young people, and families. Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/supporting-s...

Our own @billy-anderson.bsky.social contributed to a blog from Charity Finance Group on prioritising wellbeing for staff and volunteers, along with others from across the sector - and being chair of our wellbeing group, he had some very interesting insights! Read here: cfg.org.uk/knowledge-hu...

Opportunity with @childreninscotland.bsky.social to make a difference to lives of children in Scotland using your knowledge and experience in income generation and fundraising across different sectors! 💼Senior Income Generation Officer 📍Edinburgh/hybrid 💷 £36,215 pro-rata 📅28hpw tinyurl.com/y4dhynn5

🪙 Complete the survey to collect 200 Young Scot reward points! No Knives Better Lives are asking young people in Scotland aged 11-25 to help them understand more about your experiences and views on violence and how to reduce it in Scotland 💭 It only takes a few minutes! 👉 https://bit.ly/4nyAiRH

NEW BLOG: Untangling additional support for learning Designed for those supporting professionals and families, our new pages provide useful resources for others to use and share. Answering key questions they help separate fact from fiction. Read more: enquire.org.uk/blog/untangl... #UntanglingASL

🖊️ New member blog! 🖊️ Teapot Trust's Ally Lloyd wrote a fantastic article for our recent edition of Children in Scotland Magazine on the difficulties faced by young people dealing with both bereavement and a chronic illness. Read a sneak-peak here: childreninscotland.org.uk/grieving-wit...

BOOKING NOW OPEN! Join us at our upcoming webinar, delivered with Teapot Trust, to discuss how to best support the educational needs of children and young people with long term health conditions. When: Tuesday 19 November, 4pm - 5.30pm Where: Online Book: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...

@childreninscotland.bsky.social seek an experienced and caring adviser to join their Enquire service, responding to helpline enquiries for additional support for learning 💼Advice and Information Officer 📍Edinburgh/hybrid 💷£31,293 pro-rata 📅28hpw tinyurl.com/36tmnbnb #CharityJobs

This week is Challenge Poverty Week! Fighting to end child poverty is a core priority for Children in Scotland, so we're proud to support #CPW25 ! Find out more here: www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/ #ChallengePoverty

In case you missed it... Last week, Children's Views reached a colossal milestone of 400 referrals. An outstanding achievement from all involved. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/childrens-vi...

🎉 New blog! 🖊️ Children in Scotland's own Innes Burns talks with Dean Shanks about his social impact work at Spartans, and the foundation's ambitious plans for the months ahead. Check it out here: childreninscotland.org.uk/in-conversat...

Sector news! 🗞️ A new bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament intending to restructure the justice system to better support victims and witnesses. Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/victims-witn...

NEW BLOG: Navigating care experience and education We share more about our new hub of practical tools, rights guidance and real stories – and how we built it. Read here: enquire.org.uk/the-promise/... #KeepThePromise #CareExperience #AdditionalSupportForLearning

Do you have leadership skills & have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development and education? ❤️ Become a Starcatchers' board member! ❤️ We need you to help us ensure that wee ones across Scotland access arts from the earliest age! More ⬇️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

What does it really take to make Scotland the best place to grow up? ✨ That is the question at the heart of the Planet Youth pilot. The findings of a recent evaluation are already pointing to new ways we can work together for upstream prevention. Read now: bit.ly/46KsnK5

🎙️We are LIVE!! Join us over on our You Tube channel (or on Facebook) for the live streaming of the Technology and ASL episode from the What the ASL? podcast series. We have Beth from Enquire and Paul from @callscotland.org.uk available to take your questions. www.youtube.com/live/kY68VKP...

We know every pupil learns differently, and this can take extra planning and preparation. It helps to know you've got resources that you can rely on. Check out the 'Inclusive Learning Poster,' created by our Inclusion Ambassadors 🤗 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

Young people with additional support needs consistently tell us about the importance of good communication. Our Inclusion Ambassadors’ guide on language for pupils and staff in schools is one of the many resources they have made available educators. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

Success doesn’t always mean top grades. That’s why the Success Looks Different Awards, created by the Inclusion Ambassadors at Children in Scotland, matter so much. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

The 'Pledge Pack,' created by our Inclusion Ambassadors, helps schools take meaningful action towards inclusion. It ensures a learning environment where all feel seen, heard and respected. Check out a full range of insightful resources for your school 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

We will be speaking at this upcoming Voices Forum on Additional Support for Learning. If you are a member of @childreninscotland.bsky.social and work, or are interested, in the field of additional support - pop along and join us! Book your free place: childreninscotland.org.uk/learning/tra...

📢 Calling all schools and educators! The Inclusion Ambassadors, a group of young people with additional support needs supported by Children in Scotland, have created the 'Pledge Pack,' a powerful resource designed by young people for schools. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

Navigate is about strengthening the scaffolding around #CareExperienced learners. It’s for the people who listen, advocate, support, teach - and need a place to find information, advice and practical tools. Visit www.enquire.org.uk/navigate #ThePromise #AdditionalSupportForLearning

Participation & Communication Officer Innes Burns is back on the blog this week 📢 "I grew up in Scotland and I’ve seen around me what boredom does to young people..." 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/i-wish-i-kne...

Voices brings together the diverse knowledge and experience of our members to seek solutions for the most pressing issues affecting children today. Join us at our Additional Support for Learning Policy Briefing: 📅 Tuesday, 30 September ⏰ 10am - 12pm childreninscotland.org.uk/learning/tra...

New from Enquire: Navigate is a new hub for adults who support care experienced children and young people in education. Tools, info and practical support, shaped with care experienced voices. Start here: enquire.org.uk/navigate

Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social are running an online workshop on Embedding Children and Young People’s Voices in Your Organisation on Thu 9 Oct 2025

Application deadline approaching: Youth Voice Network for Scotland ✨ There is just over a week to go before applications close at 5pm on Friday 19 September. Find out more: bit.ly/4gntmEn

📢 Latest on the blog: Embracing the challenges this Remember a Charity Week @simonmassey.bsky.social, Head of Development & Engagement, highlights Children in Scotland’s plans to grow and diversify our income for the future. Read more: bit.ly/4m5Ha7G

In the next episode in our What the ASL? Podcast series, we talk to Paul Nisbett of @callscotland.org.uk about #technology and learners with additional support needs. Full episode landing Tues 30 September at 1pm. #EnquirePodcast #podcast #asl #asn

The Scottish Parliament is currently considering one of the biggest reforms to the children’s care system since its formation.

🗞️Sector news! 📢 Public Health Scotland has released a report concluding that restrictions on alcohol marketing is an effective way of reducing alcohol consumption and improving health. Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/new-report-f...