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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · 1d

A big thank you to our Board and Members for helping to formulate the PAS Manifesto for 2026. And to the parents / carers and families who have informed our calls.

Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood Elections which outlines six key policy calls that we believe, if introduced, would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland

Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 27d

A video featuring what people thought about the 1st House of Hormones event in August. Did we say '1st'? We did - because we're holding a second House of Hormones event online on Thursday, 9 October, 5.30pm.
Reserve your free place: www.eventbrite.com/e/house-of-h...
@parentingscotland.bsky.social

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · 28d

Young Scot are looking to collect the views of young people in Scotland to investigate what is needed to improve their access to hobbies.

Please share with your networks!

Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social · 28d

Let's talk about hobbies!

Hobbies and activities are lots of fun & can make a big difference to young people's wellbeing and life skills...but they can also be pricey and hard to access.

Share our survey with young people to help improve hobbies in Scotland 👇
https://surveys.young.scot/s/8GH7TI/

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks to @forceschildscot.bsky.social for the opportunity to talk about my favourite topic!

All children and young people should have the chance to take part in a hobby of their choice. It’s important to understand what could make this a reality for children and young people from forces families.

Forces Children Scotland @forceschildscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on 23 September for a webinar on Play and Hobbies for forces children and young people.

Play and hobbies are far more than just 'free time': they are powerful tools for building adaptability, friendships, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Armed Forces Children and Young People Conversations: Play and Hobbies

Explore why play and hobbies matter for armed forces children in Scotland and how we can better support their wellbeing and development

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · Jul 31

We dropped by Dynamic Earth, venue for our Fringe event House of Hormones, to film a short video 🎥

Join us Thu 21 Aug, 1.15pm for this FREE session on what happens when puberty and perimenopause collide at home.

🎟️ Book: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Jul 23

We’ve had a great response to this survey. Thanks to those who have filled it in.

There’s still time to share your views - and if you happen to live in the Western Isles or East Dunbartonshire we’d be particularly pleased to hear from you - the only 2 areas we haven’t had any responses from (yet!)

Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Survey closing 31 July!

Do you think Scotland should have a national policy which supports children and young people to access free hobbies?

If you are a parent or carer of a child/young person aged 4-17 years then make sure you share your views!

forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Jul 14

Come along to our Edinburgh Fringe show!

House of Hormones - where households experience puberty and perimenopause at the same time (and what to do about it)

It’s free and details are in the post below ⬇️

Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 14

Enter ‘House of Hormones', @edfringe.bsky.social event exploring when puberty and perimenopause within the family clash. A @parentingscotland.bsky.social, @sccrcentre.bsky.social, Workplace Menopause Support collaboration. Dynamic Earth, 21 Aug, 1.15pm. www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 10

Earlier today the UK Government released new figures showing that 1.66 million children in the UK are affected by the two-child limit. The UK Government must scrap this unjust policy and put an end to a system that views some children as more deserving of support than others.
#NoLimitsToChildhood

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

Be there for a better Scotland! Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com.

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · May 27

What role do hobbies play in your child’s life?

In Finland & Iceland, national policy supports children and young people to have free access to hobbies.

We want to know what parents & carers in Scotland think: could this work here?

Take our quick survey: forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB
#Hobbies

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · May 23

What role do hobbies play in your child’s life?

In Finland & Iceland, national policy supports children and young people to have free access to hobbies.

We want to know what parents & carers in Scotland think: could this work here?

💬Take our quick survey: forms.office.com/e/NzC7BS9yTB
#Hobbies

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Ross McCulloch @thirdsectorlab.co.uk · May 3

Want to join Third Sector Lab as our new Partnerships and Development Officer?

Applications close 24 May 🏃‍♂️

thirdsectorlab.co.uk/partnerships...

Work with Third Sector Lab

We offer interesting and meaningful work. You’ll be creating content for a wide range of charities delivering impact across the UK.

thirdsectorlab.co.uk

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · May 14

We’re on the hunt for a new person to join our small and welcoming Board. Help us shape the future of Parenting across Scotland, making sure we’re focused on the changes that will make the biggest difference to families.

Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · May 14

Join our Board!

PAS are currently seeking a new Trustees to join our Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small yet powerful charity dedicated to influencing policy and practice for parents, children and families.

Find out more here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...

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The Herald Politics Team @heraldpols.bsky.social · Apr 30

The Herald unites with 23 charities on child poverty push https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25125026.herald-urges-swinney-increase-scottish-child-payment

The Herald writes to John Swinney calling for Scottish Child Payment to be increased

Together with 23 leading anti-poverty charities, The Herald has written to First Minister John Swinney calling for the Scottish Child Payment to be…

www.heraldscotland.com

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Apr 30

We have joined @heraldscotland.bsky.social and other charities in calling for @johnswinney.bsky.social to increase the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week. This increase would lift thousands of children out of poverty in Scotland #EndChildPoverty

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Apr 7

It's been 8 unhappy years since the two-child limit was introduced. The government could scrap it immediately & lift 350,000 children out of poverty – and provide a economic boost to local areas. Read the latest @endchildpoverty.bsky.social report - endchildpoverty.org.uk/two_child_li...

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CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social · Mar 27

PRESS RELEASE Scottish policies “are working to shift the dial on child poverty” say campaigners as official statistics show child poverty falling. bit.ly/41L0qjX

Scottish policies “are working to shift the dial on child poverty”

Scottish policies “are working to shift the dial on child poverty” say campaigners as official statistics show child poverty falling

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Mar 25

🎉Celebrating the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan!

This is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.

www.playscotland.org/launch-of-sc...

#EduSky #ScotEduSky

Launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-2030 - Play Scotland

We are delighted to celebrate the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-2030.

www.playscotland.org

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚨 The UK Gov's £5bn cut to disability benefits raises big Qs for Scotland

It could could squeeze Holyrood’s budget, putting pressure on Scotland to follow suit or make cuts elsewhere

Urgent clarity needed from both UK & Scottish Ministers. @caseysmithippr.bsky.social explains ⤵️

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endchildpoverty.bsky.social @endchildpoverty.bsky.social · Mar 18

In response to the government's announcement today on plans to cut incapacity and disability benefits, we have issued the following statement- highlighting how these cuts could deepen child poverty.

We also share concerns from young people, living in poverty, who will be impacted.

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Mar 14

Missed our Cyber Scotland Week webinar with Police Scotland on keeping children and young people safe online?

You can now watch the webinar on our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnn-...

Cyber Scotland Week 2025 Webinar: Keeping Children Safe Online

YouTube video by Parenting across Scotland

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Mar 6

A fantastic session at #TheRightStart from @parentingscotland.bsky.social & Midlothian Sure Start on the Open Kindergarten project, which we are a proud partner of. Discussions on the importance of person-centred, non stigmatising support to help foster a babies' rights approach: shorturl.at/wdJhW

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Mar 6

Today’s the day! Excited to be at #TheRightStart conference in Stirling - brought to us by @starcatchersuk.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social and @childreninscotland.bsky.social . We’ll be sharing our #OpenKindergarten work with Midlothian Sure Start, Children in Scotland & the Open University

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Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Mar 5

A fantastic new report from @together-sacr.bsky.social outlining the findings from their #TinyRightsDetectives project on babies’ rights. @parentingscotland.bsky.social was proud to be part of the project steering group and we’ll be thinking carefully about what the findings mean for us & our work

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · Mar 5

🔎🗞️BREAKING NEWS

Together's #TinyRightsDetectives have launched "Exploring Pathways To Justice for Babies" #BabyUNCRC

Babies have rights too -but what happens when they’re not met? Report shows why complaints systems alone can fail babies & what needs to change

Read buff.ly/eVbQ2fs

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Feb 24

Last chance to sign up for our joint webinar with Police Scotland tomorrow night!!👇

Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · Jan 14

In partnership with Police Scotland, we are hosting a virtual event for parents and carers during Cyber Scotland Week. The event will explore how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online

Tuesday 25 February 2025, 5:30-6:30pm

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...

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