New participation opportunity ✨ Children in Scotland are looking for new members to join the Suicide Prevention Youth Advisory Group. Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/project/yout... @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/vB_KN...

📣 Safe and included: Supporting children and young people to live healthy lives online and in the real world In our latest blog in #TheDigitalConversation, @judeturbyne.bsky.social examines some of the key challenges for children and young people's digital inclusion. Read now 🔗 bit.ly/47vU0aY

Just a few days left to apply for this one, please share 🏹

📣 Statement on the Children (Care, Care Experience, Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill Read now 🔗 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

📣 Our statement on Included, Engaged and Involved Part 1: Improving Attendance in Scotland's Schools childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

💡 New resource: Inclusion Ambassadors' principles of support planning The Inclusion Ambassadors have told us what good, person-centred support looks like from their perspective and developed their own resource. Read more 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article... @enquirereachasl.bsky.social

🚨 Latest blog: Putting children's rights at the heart of neurodevelopmental support Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

✨ Participation opportunity ✨ My Rights, My Say is looking for young people who are interested in sharing their views and helping improve how children and young people take part in decisions about their education. Find out more here: myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...

How can Scotland’s third sector better support children, young people and families to access fair, safe and meaningful digital participation? Event: 26 March 2026 | 11am, Online 🔗 Find out more and register: childreninscotland.org.uk/event/what-w... #TheDigitalConversation

That's a wrap on this year's #WelcometoYourVote Week! The Youth Voice Network for Scotland celebrated with a trip to the Scottish Parliament 🤝🎉 Please keep the conversations going about why voting matters and register to vote before 20 April! 📆 Thanks to @electoralcommission.org.uk

We are helping local authorities in Scotland with training to gather the views of children with complex needs. Read about the Doran Project: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

NEW: STATEMENT 📣 This week, the Scottish Government published the final progress report on their Additional Support for Learning Plan. www.gov.scot/publications...

NEWS The Scottish Government have today published the final progress report on their Additional Support for Learning Plan. Amongst the actions completed is a range of awareness raising and communications work, led by Enquire. Read more: enquire.org.uk/news/additio... #ASL #supportforlearning

NEW BLOG: Supporting early years professionals Early Years Officer, Amy, shares more about our *new* advice and information hub for those working in or managing early years settings. Read more: enquire.org.uk/blog/support... #earlyyears #asn #elc #supportforlearning

It's #WelcomeToYourVote Week 🙌 Members of the Youth Voice Network for Scotland have been busy creating new resources and content to help more young people understand why voting matters ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026 🗳️ childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

@childreninscotland.bsky.social have two great opportunities to join the Services Team: ➡️PARTICIPATION OFFICER - My Rights, My Say. Closing: Thurs 12 March (9am). ➡️ SENIOR MEDIATOR - Resolve Mediation. Closing: Thurs 26 March (9am). Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/work-with-us/

Today marks the beginning of 'Welcome to Your Vote Week' 🥳 It is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting. 👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

Busy morning! Children in Scotland and GCVS are delighted to be delivering our Collaborating for Impact – Improving Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families conference at Verity House today 🗣️

#WTYVW is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting 🗳️ Every year, The Electoral Commission invite schools, youth groups, and local elections teams to join us in celebrating democracy 👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

Sharon Colvin, Chief Exec at 3D (Drumchapel) Families, speaks to Innes in the latest 'in conversation' series 🗣️ 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

NEWS: New Service Manager for Enquire Alison Hay has been appointed Service Manager (Maternity Cover) for Enquire, for a period of 12 months. Read more: enquire.org.uk/news/new-ser... Welcome to the team Alison! #News #Enquire @childreninscotland.bsky.social

#WTYVW is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting 🗳️ Every year, The Electoral Commission invite schools, youth groups, and local elections teams to join us in celebrating democracy 👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

From April 2022- May 2025, 30% of all enquiries to Enquire's helpline were related to school placement. Key issues emerged as: - understanding processes - communication - the appeals system - transport - transitions Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

It's the start of a new month and the perfect time to welcome our new members 👋 Please take a moment to check out these brilliant organisations and how they are helping children and young people to flourish. Find our full list of members here: childreninscotland.org.uk/members-dire...

🚨 PLEASE SHARE The My Rights, My Say Young Advisors are looking for new recruits ‼️ The Young Advisors are a group of young people working together to shape the My Rights, My Say service & share their view on additional support for learning. More info 👉 myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...

[NEW] 📢 We have announced a new policy briefing on additional support needs in school placements, highlighting significant inconsistencies and inequalities in how children and young people are supported to access services. Read here: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

The Youth Voice Network for Scotland is a group delivered by Children in Scotland on behalf of the Electoral Commission. The group are aged 12-18 and are working to increase knowledge and understanding of democracy and politics among young people. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

Online safety is often discussed without fully hearing from the young people it affects most. As part of the Be Cyber Safe NI project, young people across Northern Ireland led a new podcast series that speaks directly to parents and carers.

"To create the best conditions for space and voice, our approach to engaging with young people with complex additional support needs is carefully designed to be rights-respecting and person-centred." 🤌 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

WATCH 📺 On Tuesday, Marie Harrison of our My Rights, My Say service participated in an evidence session at the Parliament contributing to a discussion on neurodivergence in Scotland. It was hosted by the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6nA...

🚨 PLEASE SHARE The My Rights, My Say Young Advisors are looking for new recruits ‼️ The Young Advisors are a group of young people working together to shape the My Rights, My Say service & share their view on additional support for learning. More info 👉 myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...

Did you know that Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, plays a key role in planning our conference? Read more about their 2026 conference workshop selection, in their own words: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

Yesterday, @parliament.scot took evidence on neurodivergence in Scotland. Marie Harrison, Service Manager of @childreninscotland.bsky.social Children's Views service contributed, discussing support in schools and referencing evidence from Enquire. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...

If you are in Edinburgh for Day Two of the #SCVOGathering, make sure you pop over to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social stall for a chat - including more about the work we do here at Enquire!

Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland 💡 Visible Voices strengthens the voice and agency of young people with complex communication needs. It helps staff notice and respond to non-verbal cues such as eye gaze, facial expressions and smiles...

Did you know? The My Rights, My Say service helps young people aged 12-15 years old with additional support needs have their views heard in decisions about their learning. Find out more myrightsmysay.scot @childreninscotland.bsky.social

We're all set at the #SVCOGathering ☝️ Come have a blether with us 💬

On #SaferInternetDay @billy-anderson.bsky.social takes us on a personal journey from the era of beeping digital watches to today’s AI-driven world. How can we better understand, navigate, and shape the digital world together. Read now: bit.ly/4qp3OKe #TheDigitalConversation

Children in Scotland's 2026 manifesto calls on planning and resources reflect the need for systemic change to improve outcomes for children and families. We ask for meaningful commitment to the third sector and delivering public sector reform. Find our calls here: bit.ly/49vnZRP

The best way to improve outcomes for children and young people is to prevent harm before it starts. Lorraine Gillies' guest blog for Children in Scotland explores why Scotland is at a pivotal moment for primary prevention. childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

The Scottish Parliament is currently considering one of the biggest reforms to the children’s care system since its formation. 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

📣 Introducing the Workshops for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2026! 🔗 Pre-register now for your chosen workshops to guarantee your place. Tickets and workshop information can be found on our conference hub: childreninscotland.org.uk/event/childr...

Listening to the views + voices of experience.... Enquire, along with @childreninscotland.bsky.social, support the Inclusion Ambassadors to share their experiences of school as pupils with additional support needs. Find out more: enquire.org.uk/professional... #education #Scotland

Scotland’s children continue to face significant and persistent health inequalities in both their mental and physical health👩‍⚕️ Children in Scotland's Manifesto for 2026 elections calls on the Scottish Government to tackle this and invest in whole family support. Read now: bit.ly/49vnZRP

Introducing The Digital Conversation 💬📱 In a world where digital technology touches every part of children’s lives, now is the time for thoughtful, inclusive conversation about what digital really means for young people. Read more from @simonmassey.bsky.social bit.ly/4qTpBuP

🎉 We’re delighted to kick off February with a warm welcome our newest members to Children in Scotland! We’re so pleased to have you with us 💙 Find our full list of members on our member directory: childreninscotland.org.uk/members-dire... @pansplusscot.bsky.social @bilingualfamily.org

Education is a rights multiplier: it is a foundation on which babies, children, and young people can build to access other rights. Read our manifesto calls aim to increase education investment and workforce parity, with particular focus on specialist support. Read now: bit.ly/49vnZRP

Manifesto 2026: We call on the Scottish Government to invest in rights-based policy and development of the workforce, advocate for UNCRC incorporation by the UK Government, and raise the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility. Read our full 2026 Manifesto now: bit.ly/49vnZRP

Our Child Poverty calls for the 2026 elections 📢 These calls include an immediate increase to the Scottish Child Payment, investment in social housing to ensure all children live in safe and affordable homes, and improvement of employment opportunities for parents. Read more: bit.ly/49vnZRP

Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 elections. Our 4 priorities are: - Review childcare delivery models - Empower parents & carers - Recognise that childcare is crucial for economic growth - Value the childcare workforce Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-2026-manifesto/