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...

Another warm welcome to new members Trauma Informed Change Consultancy Services! 🥳🎉🤝 We're excited to work alongside TICCS, and look forward to what comes next!

Timely research further highlighting what the @publichealthscot.bsky.social Rapid Review found - #AlcoholMarketing fuels drinking - including the most harmful drinking People in recovery have told us that they find #AlcoholAdvertising triggering ⚠️

We spoke with L, a person in recovery, who felt that #AlcoholMarketing glamorises drinking, & health warnings might discourage people from heavier drinking According to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social #AlcoholMarketing Evidence Review - he's right!

A new report published today by @publichealthscot.bsky.social has concluded that: ➡️#AlcoholMarketing & #Advertising fuels drinking ➡️Marketing restrictions are effective & cost effective ways to reduce how much we drink & improve Scotland's health www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/ne...

Welcome to Cosgrove Care, one of our newest members! We're very excited to have Cosgrove join us, and can't wait to get to work with them! 🎉🥳🤝

🖋️ New blog! 🖋️ Children in Scotland's own Innes Burns discusses the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, also informally known as The Promise Bill, and how it might get us closer to finish line of keeping The Promise. childreninscotland.org.uk/care-reform-...

A great participation opportunity for young people aged 14-21yrs - to share their thoughts on #data. @childreninscotland.bsky.social @dataforchildren.bsky.social @celcis.org @moragtreanor.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

✨ Participation opportunity: Young people, data and research project In partnership ‪@scadrdata.bsky.social‬ we are now inviting young people aged 14–21 to join an impactful new project all about shaping the future of data and research. Find out more: bit.ly/4fSVAq8

School anxiety ‘a big factor’ in ASN pupils’ absence, finds @childreninscotland.bsky.social report www.tes.com/magazine/new...

📢 Policy Briefing: Additional support for learning - Attendance Today Children in Scotland publishes insights that demonstrates multiple factors can contribute to a lower attendance rate among pupils with additional support needs in Scotland. Read more: bit.ly/4oW3P97

Our Inclusion Ambassadors team had a fantastic time visiting the winners of the Success Looks Different Awards 2024-25! We presented the pupils and school staff with trophies to celebrate their success 🥳 #Inclusion #Education #AdditionalSupportForLearning

🗞️ News: Perth and Kinross Council leads the charge against mobile phone use in classrooms Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/perth-and-ki...

NEWS: Scottish Parliament inquiry into pathways and support for young people with #ADHD and #autism. In the response from @childreninscotland.bsky.social we share what families have told us - specifically the impact of unmet need on #education and #wellbeing. Read: enquire.org.uk/policy-legis...

🗞️ News: Could teeth-brushing help plug a gap in Scotland’s education standards? Poor oral health increases school absences among Scotland’s children, according to a new study from the University of Glasgow, which highlights the impact of the Childsmile prevention programme. Read: bit.ly/4moHLCh

Booking an event with Children in Scotland might feel a bit different from now on. We're moving to a shiny new platform, Humanitix, which will make the process of securing your place even easier. Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH

🗞️ News: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill The Scottish Parliament is currently considering one of the biggest reforms to the children’s care system since its formation. We break down the proposals and what they mean for children in Scotland: bit.ly/4fKvh5x

🗞️ News: Rising pass rates and a narrowing gap: Scotland’s 2025 exam results This year’s results bring good news, with higher pass rates across the board and a shrinking attainment gap, especially at Advanced Higher. See the key stats and what they mean for Scotland’s learners: bit.ly/4fxgH13

Our guide created with @naitscotland.bsky.social is one of our popular downloads, providing practical advice to help parents and carers talk to school about their child's masking. View and download: enquire.org.uk/enquire-reso... #autism #masking #school #ASN #ASL #scotland

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 buff.ly/41mI27m

Students across Scotland received their exams results yesterday, and we hope everyone got what they were hoping for!🎉🥳 Children in Scotland staff share advice based on their own academic and professional journeys to prove there really is no wrong path! childreninscotland.org.uk/no-wrong-pat...

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 buff.ly/Ysf5fj0

As a @childreninscotland.bsky.social Service, Enquire features in the recently published Achievement Report, sharing our ongoing work to help improve the experiences of children with #additionalsupportneeds in school. Check out the amazing work of the rest of the organisation too! bit.ly/3UaGKRM

As a @together-sacr.bsky.social member, we're delighted to celebrate the launch of their new report created with The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Law School titled "Access to Justice for Babies & Young Children Across 12 Jurisdictions" togetherscotland.org.uk/media/4124/h...

📣 As a @together-sacr.bsky.social member, we are delighted to celebrate the launch of their new report created with their friends at the @uoelawschool.bsky.social titled "Access to Justice for Babies & Young Children Across 12 Jurisdictions" Read it ➡️ togetherscotland.org.uk/media/4124/h...

📣We are delighted to celebrate the launch of a new report created with our friends at the @uoelawschool.bsky.social titled "Access to Justice for Babies & Young Children Across 12 Jurisdictions" ➡️ togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

🚨Calling all young changemakers🚨 We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland. If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68

Today is the first anniversary of UNCRC incorporation into Scots law. Having children’s rights in law is a huge milestone but it’s just one step. We’ll keep holding people in power to account so every child in Scotland can have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Incorporating #UNCRCScotland into work of Scot Parl 🎉A yr since #UNCRC Act commenced Scot Parl will publish a report every yr explaining: ➡️Progress they have made to ensure children’s rights are respected ➡️ Their future plans to keep improving children’s rights www.parliament.scot/-/media/file...

At our recent Annual Conference, members of Changing our World interviewed @ulgrid.bsky.social, discussing all things UNCRC ahead of today's one year anniversary of its incorporation into Scot's law 🥳🎉 www.youtube.com/shorts/E3zwI...

Today is the one year anniversary of the UNCRC Act, which saw the UNCRC incorporated into Scots law! 🥳🎉 The UNCRC is a major milestone in children's rights, outlining the fundamental rights of every child and young person. Hear more from our CEO Dr Judith Turbyne: buff.ly/LG6TXmP

Our 2024-25 Achievement Report is out 🎉 This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges. Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM Or watch our highlights 👇 youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...

Last call: Changing our World recruitment closes on Monday! ✨ Seeking group members aged 8-22 🗨️ Talk about their experiences and share opinions 💡 Think about what they would like to change and how we can do that together 📢 Meet decision makers and make change! Find out more: bit.ly/4ljSAFi

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 buff.ly/Ntn7pas

Changing our World's top spins are out! 🌀✨ We loved having Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, directly involved in the planning and delivery of our 2025 conference, and who can forget their spinning wheel? youtube.com/shorts/XINrT... #CiSAC25 #SpaceforVoices

Changing our World application deadline - one week to go! 📆 We are seeking children and young people, aged 8-22, with a range of backgrounds and experiences for this fun-filled group. Find out more and apply before 14 July 👉 bit.ly/4ljSAFi

Thank you!!!🎉❤️ We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!

Sector news! 🗞️ The Education Reform Bill was recently passed by the Scottish Government; read our summary of some of the changes we can expect to see to the Scottish education system. Read here: childreninscotland.org.uk/education-re...

CiS news! 🗞️ Take a look at our response to the Children's Bill, recently introduced to the Scottish Parliament as a first step towards coming an Act: childreninscotland.org.uk/childrens-bi...

Changing our World 🌍 the children and young people’s advisory group for Children in Scotland, is currently recruiting for new members. If you're aged 8-22 and enthusiastic to share your views, apply before 14 July! Read more: bit.ly/44t4IMS

@childreninscotland.bsky.social are recruting for a Finance and Membership Assistant Officer - supporting their financial management, as well as helping maintain and build the membership. ➡️Full time ➡️£26,251 ➡️Hybrid/Edinburgh Find out more: tinyurl.com/bdzx6bsb #finance #membership #admin