Due to an unavoidable clash, we've rescheduled our UNCRC and Children's Right to a Home training session. It's now taking place on Wednesday 10 September from 10am-1pm. Find out more and book at clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc... #UNCRC #Training #Development #ChildrensRights

Clan's next round of #UNCRC #ChildrensRights training starts this autumn. The first session is: 🗓️UNCRC and Children’s Right to a Home - 28 August 2025 10am-1pm. Find out more and book your place at clanchildlaw.org/events/

We're delighted today to formally launch Rights Empowered, a three-year project on which we're partnering with @together-sacr.bsky.social Find out more at www.clanchildlaw.org/blog/blog-ba...

We've published a briefing paper on Disclosure of Childhood Criminal Convictions, to help with understanding the potential implications of accepting offence grounds at a Children’s Hearing or pleading guilty in court. More at buff.ly/5ZfnwjV

We're hiring! If you're a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children and young people are kept at the heart of the process, then we might have the role for you. For more information and to apply, visit www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

We're thrilled to announce that we're finalists in TWO categories in the #ScottishLegalAwards 2025. We’re so proud to have our commitment to access to justice for children and young people in Scotland acknowledged in this way! www.clanchildlaw.org/news/clan-ch...

Are you a solicitor interested in child-centred practice? Our next Lawyers for Children certification with @lawscot begins on Wed 21 May. This course supports solicitors interested in the practical implications of the UNCRC incorporation into Scots’ Law. buff.ly/ir4fodM

We're thankful to @familiesoutside.bsky.social for a thought-provoking day at their Falling Through The Gaps conference today. So useful to hear from people with lived experience and why #UNCRC is important for children affected by parental imprisonment

We’re 17! For the children we help, 17 can be hard as they 'age out' of care services and into adulthood. Care experienced children should not face a cliff edge at this stage; they’re often denied ongoing support. Find out about our work to change this at buff.ly/ZpS6vSW

We've extended the deadline to apply for our Senior Solicitor post to midnight Tuesday 13 May 2025, so you've still got time to get your details in to us. More details on the post and how to apply at buff.ly/Q3tS1Oq #hiring

We're #hiring a new Senior Solicitor in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Great opportunity for a talented lawyer, who has a strong commitment to social justice and wants to develop as a child centred lawyer. Apply today or share this post with your network. buff.ly/5nawBhw

💼 We've got a trio of great opportunities to join our friendly and committed team working to help children and young people in Scotland to access their rights! Senior Solicitor, Administrator and Young Persons' Co-ordinator. Find out more at

📣We’re delighted to work with @together-sacr.bsky.social on Rights Empowered: Children’s Access to Justice Project. We’ll work to support the sector to challenge decision making, and establish a new model to use strategic litigation to address UNCRC rights breaches in Scotland

Young Persons Co-ordinator with @clanchildlaw.org playing a pivotal role in developing and managing their groundbreaking new paid internship programme for care experienced young people tinyurl.com/5cerdckc £28,500 pro-rata, 28hpw Edinburgh/Glasgow/hybrid

📢 We're seeking a Young Persons’ Coordinator, to play a pivotal role in developing and managing opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully with our work. 📅 Closing date: 25 May To apply & for further information on our website, please visit: www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

📣 We're seeking a Senior Solicitor! Are you a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children & young people are kept at the heart of the process? To apply & for further information on our website, please visit: www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

Did you know? Our helpline is available for children and young people AND adults that have a question about children’s rights! If you think someone you’re working with is facing a children’s rights issue, you can talk to a member of our team who can help you understand the situation.

📣We're seeking an Administrator! This multifaceted role supports service delivery, office and financial administration, and general support. Closing: 11 May To apply and for further information on our website, please visit: www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

Upcoming Training: UNCRC & the Right to be a Child 🗓️ Wed 14 May | 🕙 10:00–13:00 |📍 Zoom Learn how to support: Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children Young people in conflict with the law Children from England and Wales living in care placements in Scotland Find out more:

It's National Siblings Day - We've been standing up for siblings' rights for years, promoting the need for duty bearers to take in to account views of siblings when making decisions about their brothers & sisters. You can read more about this at our blogs:

📣UNCRC and the Right to be a Child training Our member @clanchildlaw.org is hosting the next training session in their series on applying #UNCRC rights in real life #UNCRCScotland 📆Wednesday 14th May 2025 ⏰10:00-13:00 Read more: www.clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc...

📢 Free Information Session for Legal Professionals in Scotland! Are you planning your 2025 CPD activities? Do you work with child clients or witnesses? Is your firm committed to strengthening access to justice for children and young people?

📢 Walk the Kiltwalk & Help Young People Like Tony! 👣💙 Tony* was 17 when she found out she would be leaving care just before her 18th birthday. She had lived with her foster carers for seven years, but suddenly, she was told she couldn’t stay.

Earlier today, Clan Childlaw's CEO Alison Reid delivered a keynote address at @lawscot.bsky.social Admissions Ceremony, inspiring Scotland’s newest solicitors as they embark on their legal careers. Huge congratulations to all newly admitted solicitors! www.clanchildlaw.org/news/champio...

Did you know? Our helpline is available for children & young people and adults that have a question about children’s rights! If you think someone you’re working with someone who is facing a children’s rights issue, you can talk to a member of our team. 📱 0808 129 0522 📨 [email protected]

Last week, we kicked off our Lawyers for Children certification offering a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, and develop the skills needed for child-centred legal practice.

We’re partnering with Homeless Network Scotland to deliver training on the UNCRC principles and what they mean for children experiencing homelessness. homelessnetwork.scot/event/uncrc-...

For all the latest updates about how you can get involved with Clan and to keep abreast of our training dates and CPD opportunities with us, head over to our LinkedIn page! uk.linkedin.com/company/clan...

Did you know that Clan Childlaw delivers training to professionals who need to know about children's rights? This is part of our important work to upskill professionals with knowledge of the law and how to recognise where a lawyer might be needed to resolve a children's rights issue.

We make change by sharing our expertise about how the law and it’s implementation can be improved. By responding to consultations we contribute to policy development with the goal of improving the law for children and young people.

At Clan, our mission is important to us, but so are our people. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We’re currently hiring for a range of roles within our team. Head to our website to learn more:

Our member @clanchildlaw.org looking to recruit a "Fundraising Manager" #JobSearchTogether #CharityJobs 🗓️Closing Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025 📍Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow View here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Last year, Deputy Chief Executive Julia Donnelly spoke to The Talk of the Village podcast - offering an insight into the specific rights of care experienced children and young people.

Are you looking to work for an organisation that is making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you believe in standing with children and young people when they stand up for their rights? If yes then check out our Fundraising Manager and Communications Manager vacancies👇

We have a free legal information helpline which helps Clan to connect with children and young people who need information about the law and their rights. This helpline also is a useful resource for professionals who are working with children and young people.

Consultation responses are just one of the mechanisms that we use to influence change, in order to create a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.

Katie is almost 16 and has lived with foster carers on a Permanence Order for seven years. She's just been told that her Order will 'run out' and is worried and confused. Find out about Katie's rights in these new information materials: https://buff.ly/49p7Fip #fostercare

We deliver training about children's rights and the UNCRC to practitioners across Scotland. Why? Because we need the people who are standing with children when they stand up for their rights to understand the law.

Clan Childlaw and @together-sacr.bsky.social are working in partnership to empower the children’s sector to use the law to drive systemic change and ensure children experience their rights in practice. We're looking for a Legal Policy Manager to lead on this important work.

Did you know? We have a legal helpline that helps children and young people understand their rights - it's free to use and provides information on how the law impacts children and young people. You can access it over the phone, by email or through our contact form 👇 https://buff.ly/4aweOxR

Are you looking to work for an organization that is making a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you believe in standing with children and young people when they stand up for their rights? If yes then check out our latest vacancies 👇

🚨Less than 1 week 2 go Together is delighted 2 be working with @clanchildlaw.org on a project which will empower & enable Scotland’s children’s sector 2 use the law 2 advance children’s rights Recruiting a Legal Policy Manager 2 lead on this work! Job: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We’re excited to be here, sharing our latest news and more! If you’re interested in keeping up with children’s rights issues that are emerging through our child centred legal services and understanding how we’re working to strengthen children’s rights in Scotland then you're in the right place.

Hi followers - in case you didn't know, Clan provides child centred legal services to children and young people, but also works with others to help them understand children's rights and deliver child centred legal services. That's why we created our Lawyers for Children membership and certification

We’re hiring! If you are looking for a new challenge in 2025 in an organisation which is driven by making change and standing up for children's rights - then look no further. We've got two vacancies: Legal Policy Manager (Together Partnership) Communications Manager

Our vision is for a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.

The first judicial decision on the scope of the UNCRC Act was issued at the end of last week. In it the court determined that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children is within the scope of the Act.

🚨HIRING Together is delighted to be working with @clanchildlaw.org on a project which will empower & enable Scotland’s children’s sector to use the law to advance children’s rights Recruiting a Legal Policy Manager to lead on this work! Job position: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We’re hiring! Clan are delighted to be working with @together-sacr.bsky.social on a project which will empower and enable Scotland’s children’s sector to use the law to advance children’s rights. We’re recruiting a Legal Policy Manager to lead on this work.

Are you passionate about making change to ensure that children experience their rights in life? Do you have expertise in the law and in working with large volumes of data? If the answer is yes then why not check out our latest role.