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Official account. We are CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. www.celcis.org
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
The final webinar in a series exploring themes from the Children's Services Reform Research, which looks at what the findings tell us about leadership in supporting transformational change in services for children, young people and their families and carers, is available here: buff.ly/DZO5H5m
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The final webinar in a series exploring themes from the Children's Services Reform Research, which looks at what the findings tell us about leadership in supporting transformational change in services for children, young people and their families and carers, is available here: buff.ly/DZO5H5m
It is not too late to sign up for our first Emerging Insights webinar about AI and children’s social care, where we shall be exploring some of the fundamental questions and potential opportunities and challenges of how AI is being used in practice. More information here: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
It is not too late to sign up for our first Emerging Insights webinar about AI and children’s social care, where we shall be exploring some of the fundamental questions and potential opportunities and challenges of how AI is being used in practice. More information here: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
Barry McGrath and Denise Carroll, registered children's nurses, examine the benefits of implementing an electronic medication administration (eMAR) system in children's houses at Kibble, in this article in the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care: buff.ly/qshzZUl
January 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Barry McGrath and Denise Carroll, registered children's nurses, examine the benefits of implementing an electronic medication administration (eMAR) system in children's houses at Kibble, in this article in the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care: buff.ly/qshzZUl
What do a watch, blanket, mobile phone and a dumbbell have in common? In this feature story, young refugees explore wellbeing and relationships through stories of objects that are special to them: buff.ly/3HHBAGG
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
What do a watch, blanket, mobile phone and a dumbbell have in common? In this feature story, young refugees explore wellbeing and relationships through stories of objects that are special to them: buff.ly/3HHBAGG
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
It's less than a week to the start of our new webinar series, where we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
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This story highlights Moray Council's Maintaining Relationships project and the new framework they have created through co-design with young people to support their workforce to take a rights-based approach around relationships.
Read the full story here: ow.ly/XWeU50XSSTy
Read the full story here: ow.ly/XWeU50XSSTy
January 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
This story highlights Moray Council's Maintaining Relationships project and the new framework they have created through co-design with young people to support their workforce to take a rights-based approach around relationships.
Read the full story here: ow.ly/XWeU50XSSTy
Read the full story here: ow.ly/XWeU50XSSTy
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#ABetterStart aims to support families in giving babies and young children the best possible start in life.
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
Learning from annual national reports for the evaluation of A Better Start
This series consisting of three open access national evaluation reports of A Better Start (ABS) draws out key messages for practitioners and parents/carers. Throughout the resources, reflective questions support practitioners’ considerations of how to apply the learning in practice.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#ABetterStart aims to support families in giving babies and young children the best possible start in life.
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
An open access briefing shares learning from the third evaluation of the programme, outlining ways of working to support early childhood development. https://ow.ly/r4mw50XTilf
In this article for the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, Social Worker, Abbi Jackson, discusses her research into the views of care workers on debrief practices following the use of restraint in secure centres in Scotland: buff.ly/rhiAqyP
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
In this article for the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, Social Worker, Abbi Jackson, discusses her research into the views of care workers on debrief practices following the use of restraint in secure centres in Scotland: buff.ly/rhiAqyP
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Progress update📍
Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030.
It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone.
www.staf.scot/blog/buildin...
Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030.
It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone.
www.staf.scot/blog/buildin...
January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Progress update📍
Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030.
It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone.
www.staf.scot/blog/buildin...
Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030.
It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone.
www.staf.scot/blog/buildin...
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Today in Parliament, the Government formally introduced the Bill to remove the two-child limit in Universal Credit.
📍 It's a significant moment for campaigners and millions of families affected by this cruel policy.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/4059
📍 It's a significant moment for campaigners and millions of families affected by this cruel policy.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/4059
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Current version of Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses
bills.parliament.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Today in Parliament, the Government formally introduced the Bill to remove the two-child limit in Universal Credit.
📍 It's a significant moment for campaigners and millions of families affected by this cruel policy.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/4059
📍 It's a significant moment for campaigners and millions of families affected by this cruel policy.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/4059
The recording of our webinar discussing the findings from an evaluation of @familyrightsgp.bsky.social trial of Lifelong Links in Scotland, is available here: buff.ly/3YKHtMR
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The recording of our webinar discussing the findings from an evaluation of @familyrightsgp.bsky.social trial of Lifelong Links in Scotland, is available here: buff.ly/3YKHtMR
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What does your #STEMcurriculum look like? Are you using STEM as a context for IDL? Do your learners follow a wide range of STEM #LearnerPathways?
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
January 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
What does your #STEMcurriculum look like? Are you using STEM as a context for IDL? Do your learners follow a wide range of STEM #LearnerPathways?
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
Explore how your #CurriculumInnovation work connects with the #STEMnation Award framework:
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...
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Today the government is introducing legislation to abolish the two-child limit.
More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.
More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.
January 8, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Today the government is introducing legislation to abolish the two-child limit.
More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.
More than any other, this policy has driven children into poverty and cut them off from opportunity. Removing it is the right thing to do – supporting future generations and giving all children a fair start in life.
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Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
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In family proceedings, legal experts are appointed to provide specialist evidence to the court on complex issues to help determine a child's best interests.
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Legal expertise and fact-finding in children's social care
Allan Norman reflects on the role of legal experts in family court proceedings.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In family proceedings, legal experts are appointed to provide specialist evidence to the court on complex issues to help determine a child's best interests.
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
Allan Norman reflects on the role of experts in family court proceedings in a new blog. https://ow.ly/FrFp50XTimN
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ICYMI: Join us for the Open Kindergarten project dissemination event in January to hear all about phase 3 of the project!
Sign up for the event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-kinde...
Sign up for the event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-kinde...
Join us to learn about the evaluation findings and resources from Phase 3 of the Open Kindergarten project, funded by Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
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Midlothian Sure Start
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Midlothian Sure Start
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
ICYMI: Join us for the Open Kindergarten project dissemination event in January to hear all about phase 3 of the project!
Sign up for the event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-kinde...
Sign up for the event here: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-kinde...
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Our new member guide helps you consider how to protect your personal data online. Social workers are at risk of being targeted and having their personal data used without their permission.
Some simple steps can be key to protecting yourself.
Read our guide. buff.ly/KT1TFr7
Some simple steps can be key to protecting yourself.
Read our guide. buff.ly/KT1TFr7
January 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Our new member guide helps you consider how to protect your personal data online. Social workers are at risk of being targeted and having their personal data used without their permission.
Some simple steps can be key to protecting yourself.
Read our guide. buff.ly/KT1TFr7
Some simple steps can be key to protecting yourself.
Read our guide. buff.ly/KT1TFr7
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Bookings for SCVO's The Gathering 2026 are now open which means you can sign up to join us at our session 'How do we keep the promise made to Scotland's children and families?' on Tuesday 10 February.
Find out more and sign up here👉 scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
Find out more and sign up here👉 scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Bookings for SCVO's The Gathering 2026 are now open which means you can sign up to join us at our session 'How do we keep the promise made to Scotland's children and families?' on Tuesday 10 February.
Find out more and sign up here👉 scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
Find out more and sign up here👉 scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
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Looking for information on child protection in Scotland? Then check out this really helpful online resource. It includes information for children, young people and parents/carers #ChildProtection #Girfec #Scotland
www.childprotection-resource-scotland.co.uk
www.childprotection-resource-scotland.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Looking for information on child protection in Scotland? Then check out this really helpful online resource. It includes information for children, young people and parents/carers #ChildProtection #Girfec #Scotland
www.childprotection-resource-scotland.co.uk
www.childprotection-resource-scotland.co.uk
Starting this new webinar series, we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Starting this new webinar series, we'll be posing some of the fundamental questions about the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how AI is impacting young lives: buff.ly/8axgZJE
AI is here to stay. What impact could it have in children's social care? What needs to be considered? Join us to explore these and other foundational questions with guest contributors in our new free webinars: buff.ly/Sbhhapy
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
AI is here to stay. What impact could it have in children's social care? What needs to be considered? Join us to explore these and other foundational questions with guest contributors in our new free webinars: buff.ly/Sbhhapy
The recording of our webinar, "Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland" which heard from speakers from Glasgow City Council, The Care Inspectorate and Aberlour Children's Charity Sycamore Services, is available here: buff.ly/ufk6YGr
January 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The recording of our webinar, "Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland" which heard from speakers from Glasgow City Council, The Care Inspectorate and Aberlour Children's Charity Sycamore Services, is available here: buff.ly/ufk6YGr
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❗VACANCY: ENQUIRE SERVICE MANAGER - CLOSING MONDAY!
There's less than a week left to apply for the role of Service Manager (maternity cover).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January, 12pm (noon).
There's less than a week left to apply for the role of Service Manager (maternity cover).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January, 12pm (noon).
📣📣 Interested in joining our team?📣📣
We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager (Maternity cover) to lead Enquire for the next 12 months.
Find out more and apply: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026, 12noon
#recruitment #joinourteam #Enquire
We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager (Maternity cover) to lead Enquire for the next 12 months.
Find out more and apply: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026, 12noon
#recruitment #joinourteam #Enquire
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
❗VACANCY: ENQUIRE SERVICE MANAGER - CLOSING MONDAY!
There's less than a week left to apply for the role of Service Manager (maternity cover).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January, 12pm (noon).
There's less than a week left to apply for the role of Service Manager (maternity cover).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/smemat-dec25/
Closing date: Monday 12 January, 12pm (noon).
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Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to support families at our Early Years Scotland Family Support Service at HMP Greenock earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/family-...
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to support families at our Early Years Scotland Family Support Service at HMP Greenock earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/family-...