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Children in Scotland
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Scotland's national charity working to improve children's lives. Services: Enquire | Resolve | Reach | My Rights, My Say childreninscotland.org.uk
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 5d
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
a blue poster with a pink heart, within which is a raised fist. There is text across the top of the poster which reads "with compassion and justice we can end poverty", and the Challenge Poverty Week logo is below, as well as the dates 6 - 12 October 2025.
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 6d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 9d
🎉 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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 10d
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...
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 11d
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
Graphic highlighting a new blog on the Enquire pages. The image is split into white for the bottom half and a rosy pink for the top half. On top sits an image. The image features colooured geometric shapes creating a rectangle. A dotted line winds it's way from a house shape in the bottom right of the rectangular shape up to a pale pink shape in the top right hand corner, indicative of a school. The image includes the Navigate logo - a heart shape made from a map pin and its shadow. Writing reads New blog care experience + education. A quote from the Navigating care experience and education blog reads "Removing barriers to learning takes more than one service or one organisation's efforts. Navigate is rooted in a whole-community approach, highlighting existing resources and working alongside partner organisation." A photo accompanies the quote featuring a young man with dark hair wearing a navy blue top, smiling at the camera. He is identified as Robert Doyle, Digital Content Officer with Enquire who is author of the blog.
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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 12d
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...
» Starcatchers Seek New Board Members - Starcatchers
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 11d
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
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 12d
🎙️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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 12d
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Inclusion Ambassadors
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 12d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 13d
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...
Inclusion Ambassadors
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 15d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 16d
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...
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 17d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 17d
📢 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...
Inclusion Ambassadors
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide…
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 19d
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
An image with a pale cream frame. At the centre of the image is a light blue question mark, linked by the dot to an upside down exclamation mark. Geometric shapes on both sides look like a map and trees. A dotted line winds from the bottom of the screen, along a gap in the shapes and up to the top of the question mark. Above this image is a green banner with white writing that reads care experience + education. Above this is graphics representing clouds and a sun.
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27d
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...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27d
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
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27d
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 28d
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
Embedding Children and Young People’s Voices in Your Organisation - YTAS
This online session will be an opportunity to explore approaches to embedding children and young people's voices in decision-making. Children in Scotland
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Sep 11
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
A Youth Voice Network for Scotland
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Sep 9
📢 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
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · Sep 9
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
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering one of the biggest reforms to the children’s care system since its formation.
The Promise Bill: Not the finishing line, but a step towards it
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide…
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