Sign up to join the next CELCIS Education Forum which will be on supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience Book your place: buff.ly/8aiVPif

This article in the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, by Julie C Garlen, University of Toronto, discusses the challenge of Canada's colonial legacies of care including the overrepresentation of Indigenous children, and the need to educate and dismantle stereotypes: buff.ly/Vai0EB3

After 3 years of campaigning, a Child Protection Authority (CPA) was announced. The scope of a new CPA is out for consultation and we’re working with our members on our account of ‘What does the CPA need to look like to effectively protect children?’ #ACTonIICSA #SupportSurvivors #CPAnow

🚨 Just 8 days left to apply! We’re hiring in Edinburgh 💼 OPFS is recruiting a 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 (part-time) to support single parents with housing security and practical help. What the role involves 👇 🔹 1:1 & group support 🏡 Housing rights advice for private renters 🛠️ Early help with housing

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and it is all about supporting the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong. Belonging and trusted relationships are vital to keeping the promise that Scotland’s children and young people will grow up loved, safe, and respected.

Join CELCIS's first online Education Forum meeting of 2026 to explore why some children with care experience may find challenges in learning mathematics and what helps improve numeracy, confidence and educational outcomes: buff.ly/8aiVPif

There is still time to complete the second 'Have Your Say' Workforce Wellbeing Survey from the SSSC. Up until 20 Feb. It is important that your views on working environment and conditions are heard. www.research.net/r/HYS2026

During 2026, the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care will focus on how the Identity of care givers can be shaped by people's relationships, interactions, connections to objects, or their culture and heritage, and how this shapes a sense of self and belonging. Find out more: buff.ly/yrqwLkC

If you are attending our free webinars about Artificial Intelligence and it could mean for children's social care, you might find it helpful to take a look at our series of short videos explaining the basic concepts behind AI: buff.ly/VmOPRLe

What does the use of AI mean for work that is founded on responding to human need, where ethical practice is essential? Join us as we explore this question and more in this free webinar: buff.ly/u8UHWu2

Do you know a young person who is care experienced or estranged? They could be eligible for up to three years of free accommodation at university through the Unite Foundation Scholarship, helping them build a safe and stable #HomeAtUniversity. Find out more at: unitefoundation.org.uk/scholarship#HomeAtUniversity

This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #maths and #numeracy. Check out this webinar recording for a look at the progress so far. 👉https://ow.ly/YImC50YccHP#maths#numeracy

We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s call for views on the short-term release of some prisoners; this includes the release of some under-18s in secure care on justice grounds. Read the full response at our website here:

⏰ 𝟭 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 to our free webinar about #childmaintenance It's not too late to join us and @FifeGingerbread.bsky.social for real #singleparent insights, frontline advice, and a sneak peek at our new toolkit. 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/49LKq41#childmaintenance#singleparent#ChildMaintenance #SingleParents #Webinar #FreeWebinar

Are you a family group conference or Lifelong Links practitioner who wants to keep on top of the latest sector news and legislative changes, while learning from other professionals? Join our FGC and Lifelong Links Network: https://ow.ly/WZIu50Y9rOT

FREE coaching for any situation, at any stage in your career, you can pick from a panel of approved coaches and get up to six sessions per request completely free, thanks to support from the Scottish Government. See more: www.basw-pss.co.uk

Today is the second Stage 2 debate on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. This bill has the potential to make important legal changes to help keep the promise. Read our briefing on remaining amendments: ow.ly/1e7C50YcGpg Tune in ▶️ www.scottishparliament.tv

Looking to take a different approach to keeping the promise in your service or project? Design School Lite could be right for you and your team. Sign up for our next series here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975586192...

Still time to sign up! With the Ada Lovelace Institute's paper published just this morning, hear from the author about social workers' experiences of using AI transcription tools in social care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

Still time to sign up! With the Ada Lovelace Institute's paper published just this morning, hear from the author about social workers' experiences of using AI transcription tools in social care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

In the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, Ellie O'Donnell of Kibble Education and Care Centre, explores the interventions, policies and practices that safeguard young people who may self-harm: buff.ly/F5D08AG

Join us tomorrow, for this free webinar, which will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

Sign up to join the next CELCIS Education Forum which will be on supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience Book your place: buff.ly/8aiVPif

Join us for this webinar to learn how practitioners working across children's services in East Lothian and Glasgow are using collaborative practice and shared leadership to strengthen whole family support and improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/EH6Alm9

🌐 On #SaferInternetDay, the #EUKids Online team shares new findings on how children use and think about generative AI 🤖👧🧒 — moving from hype to action. 🔗 Read more: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202... #GenerativeAI #Childhood #DigitalSafety @sonialivingstone.bsky.social @mariyastoilova.bsky.social

This free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

Care experienced and estranged students studying at our partner universities can now apply for the Unite Foundation Scholarship! They could receive up to three years of free accommodation, providing a safe and stable #HomeAtUniversity. Find out more at: unitefoundation.org.uk/scholarship

Tailored financial support can be life-changing for single parents 💛 Our latest Impact Report shows how the right help makes finances feel manageable — and futures brighter. Read more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/492e3a5m #SingleParents #FinancialSupport #ImpactReport

🔎 Worried about what deprivation of liberty means for children? Family Rights Group has clear advice on DoLs & secure accommodation orders. 👉 Learn about your rights & get support https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/what/deprivation-of-liberty-dols-and-secure-accommodation-orders-for-children/

Every child deserves to feel happy, safe and hopeful about their future. But our new report show that far too many don’t. Our 21 years of research into children’s wellbeing reveal that school and appearance are the most problematic aspects of life for children. Read: https://ow.ly/NvNI50Yc8v3

On #SaferInternetDay, we’re reminded how vital it is to keep young people safe online. Our digital safety hub developed with Police Scotland gives 11–25s clear advice to stay safe online: young.scot/safety 🤝 Collaboration is key! #OnlineSafety #Cybercrime

More than 1 in 10 students aged 13 to 17 have witnessed their peers using AI to create sexual deepfakes, research suggests

Not too late! Still time to sign up to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE

This safer internet day is about smart tech and safe choices. Watch this conversation between Police Scotland, the Internet Watch Foundation and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation about what we need to know about protecting children and the risk of online abuse: buff.ly/uy8ZeiT #SaferInternetDay

Today is #SaferInternetDay! To find out more about getting involved, as well as access all of the free resources, top tips, quizzes and more, visit: saferinternet.org.uk/blog/almost-...

Have you taken a look at our series of short explainer videos which cover the basic concepts behind AI systems? Take a look here: buff.ly/VmOPRLe

During 2026, the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care will focus on how the Identity of care givers can be shaped by people's relationships, interactions, connections to objects, or their culture and heritage, and how this shapes a sense of self and belonging. Find out more: buff.ly/yrqwLkC

Sign up to join the next CELCIS Education Forum which will be on supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience Book your place: buff.ly/NneITHZ

Sign up for this webinar to explore how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving support and outcomes for children, young people and their families in Scotland. We'll share practical steps, insights and local approaches to strengthening whole family support: buff.ly/EH6Alm9

Join us tomorrow for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE

Join CELCIS's first online Education Forum of 2026 when Professor Rose Griffiths, University of Leicester, will explore why some children with care experience may find challenges in learning mathematics and what helps improve numeracy, confidence and educational outcomes: buff.ly/NneITHZ

Next Thursday, this free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

Join this webinar to discover how collaborative practice and shared leadership is driving joined-up improvement for children, young people and families in Scotland. We'll examine processes and approaches practitioners are using locally to strengthen whole family support: buff.ly/EH6Alm9

Next Tuesday, join us for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE

This free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq

We’re hiring in Edinburgh 💼 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 (part-time) with OPFS. Support #singleparents & provide #housing rights #advice. 📅 Apply by 20 Feb, 5pm opfs.org.uk/get-involved...#singleparents#housing#advice#CharityJobs #EdinburghJobs #PartTimeJobs #FamilySupport #HousingSupport

Course Outline: Cultural curiosity is more than recognising differences in race or religion; it involves recognising that we are all shaped by our experiences and are influenced by cultural norms and understanding. basw.co.uk/events/cultu...

This year is a vital year for the promise. It is up to all of us to ensure we build on momentum and accelerate the pace of change ahead. Check out the route maps here: ow.ly/H0Py50Y8MZk

The route to 2030 is clearer than ever. Collaborating with partners across sectors, we have updated all 25 route maps to set out what needs to change and by who from now until 2030.

Join us for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE