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Children in Scotland
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
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Scotland's national charity working to improve children's lives.
Services: Enquire | Resolve | Reach | My Rights, My Say
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We're all set for this evening's Networking Event 2025. As always, it will be a great opportunity to connect with others, share opportunities, and chat about the issues that are important to you.
This image is a graphic promoting Children in Scotland's Networking Event 2025. It fades from solid green on the left to a photograph (taken at a previous Networking Event) of an assembled crowd of people on the right. It reads, 'Our thanks to Clearcare for supporting this evening's Networking Event' and the logo for the company Clearcare sits below this text. On the right, there is a brand for the event, composed of two interlocking white chevrons.
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Good morning from Glasgow! We're delighted to be at Kibble's Annual Conference 2025.

Always great to be in a room with like-minded organisations who want to give young people a chance at life.

#KibbleConf25
Staff members from Children in Scotland stand by the organisation's stall. A table covered with a teal cloth is decorated with a variety of leaflets while branded banners in purple and red stand behind. One of these reads "strengthening the children's sector".
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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🎉It's #WorldChildrensDay & marking this momentous day with a new chapter for children's rights in Scotland 📖

‼️Children's Rights Scheme has officially been published
Juliet, Director, reflects on the opportunity Children’s Rights Scheme brings in this blog: togetherscotland.blog/2025/11/20/m...
Title, quote in the middle, photo of Jules, unusual shape and Together logo.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Are you a professional working with secondary school aged young people with additional support needs?

On 1 December we will be hosting a webinar, sharing some of the work, views and experiences of the Inclusion Ambassadors.

Book your free place now!
childreninscotland.org.uk/event/inclus...
A promotional banner for the event titled Inclusion Ambassadors – Support Planning Webinar Professionals. There is a teal background and on the right of the image there is the logo for Inclusion Ambassadors, comprising eight overlapping and interlocking hands in teal, blue, orange and pink. At the bottom left of the image, a smaller version of this logo can be seen in white alongside the Children in Scotland's double chevron logo, also in white.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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New @eurochild-org.bsky.social report out today: 'Unequal Childhoods: Rights on paper should be rights in practice'. Based on data from 84 members in 36 countries, it reveals the real state of #ChildRights & #ChildPoverty in Europe. #WorldChildrensDay 👉https://buff.ly/aKSWaOO
An image promoting the release of Eurochild's 'Unequal Childhoods: Rights on paper should be rights in practice' report. It has a teal background and features the logos of Eurochild, Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) and Children in Scotland, as well as a graphic taken from the report's front cover. This shows a young girl standing on a cloud and adding text to a long scroll of paper. Below her a boy is wearing a large backpack and pointing at the scroll.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Deciding which banner to take to the @kibblecharity.bsky.social conference on Monday…
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Another incredible statistic from My Rights, My Say - this time from Partners in Advocacy who have helped an 1,000 young people access #advocacy through the service.

Amazing work 🎉

We are pleased to be part of a service helping so many young people feel valued and heard.

myrightsmysay.scot
A screenshot of the My Rights My Say Facebook page displays a post with a large white 1000 on a light blue background, surrounded with fireworks. Accompanying text highlights this as the number of young people who have recieved advocacy from Partners in Advocacy as part of the My RIghts My Say service, which helps children aged 12-15 be involved in decisions affecting their education.
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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enquirereachasl.bsky.social
Last chance to book!

Our free professional's webinar with Teapot Trust, is tomorrow (19/11). Join us to find out about children and young people living with chronic illness or long-term health conditions and what support helped them with their education.

Book: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...
A poster with an orange background. At the top is a purple banner with white text that says, "Last chance to book!" Below that is an image of a child finger painting on yellow A4 paper. Underneath is further text that states, "Free webinar for professionals. Supporting the education of children with long-term health conditions, with Teapot Trust. Wednesday 19 November, 4pm-5:30pm, online". At the bottom right is a white banner with the Teapot Trust logo and the circular Enquire and Reach logo.
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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A huge member welcome to West Lothian Drugs and Alcohol Service (WLDAS)!

WLDAS is a fantastic organisation providing high quality, evidenced based, accessible services aimed at reducing the harm caused by drugs, alcohol and tobacco to West Lothian residents and communities 👏
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Sector news! 🗞️

The Scottish Government's Parent Club has launched a new campaign aiming to tackle the causes of school absenteeism.

Read more about the campaign here: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
a teal graphic poster; on the left are the words: "Sector news: New school attendance campaign from Parent Club." On the right is a polaroid photograph containing the image of a school aged child.
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Children in Scotland's new website is here 🎉

Check out our full range of resources for Scotland's children's sector:

www.childreninscotland.org.uk
Mockup showing a desktop and mobile view of a website for Children in Scotland, featuring a teal and green design, bold headings about giving children an equal chance to flourish, and a photo of a young child looking out a window
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Does the rewilding of day-care or school yards, contribute to children’s wellbeing & can rewilding prevent the development of immune defence disorders @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @csharkfin.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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This #AntiBullyingWeek, @respectme-scotland.bsky.social has released a powerful series of videos as part of their 'Bullying - The Power of One' campaign.

Access the videos by visiting respectme's website, or find out more by reading our summary: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
a red poster, on the left are the words: Sector news: respectme releases series of films this anti-bullying week. On the right is an image of a polaroid photograph, with the words "bullying, the power of one"
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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There’s only one week left until our free webinar with Teapot Trust! Join us to hear directly from young people living with chronic illness or long-term health conditions about what support helped them to engage with their education.

Book your place: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...

#asn #asl
Orange rectangle with a purple banner at the top, within the banner is text that says, "1 week to go! Supporting the education of children with long term health conditions. Wednesday 19 November 4pm - 5:30pm, online. Below is an open quote mark and underneath is a quote that states, "We want to improve understanding about how long-term health conditions can impact children’s education and what will make a real difference. The Teapot Trust have a wealth of understanding that comes directly from young people and this session will be a fantastic opportunity to share that." Below is smaller text that says, "Beth Fyfe Advice and Information Officer (Outreach and Participation), Enquire. On the right is a square image of Beth, it is a head shot taking outside. They have wavy brown hair, to the shoulder, with sunglasses resting on top of their head. They are smiling and wearing a dark tartan shirt. At the bottom right is a white banner, with the Teapot Trust logo and the Enquire and Reach logo.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We are proud to work alongside a range of excellent organisations from across the children's sector calling for all parties running in the Scottish election to #KeepThePromise
thepromise.scot The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14d
We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.

Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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It's been a busy month with new joiners to Children in Scotland's membership! A very warm welcome to Red Fox Nursery 🎉

Find out more about our extensive membership benefits, including free training, discounts, and member resources: childreninscotland.org.uk/join-us-memb...
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.

Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
childreninscotland.bsky.social
Check out this new blog from Enquire!
enquirereachasl.bsky.social Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 19d
NEW BLOG

Hear more from Success Looks Different winners, Buchanhaven Primary School.

Depute HT, Sabrina Alexander, shares how they support staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver tailored child-centred support.

Read more: enquire.org.uk/success-look...

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Three primary school aged pupils in dark green school uniform are standing in front of floor standing banners, smiling at the camera. The banners read We're Right RAIR Bairns and have the logo for Buchanhaven Primary School. Text on the card highlights a new blog, titled RAIR Bairns, Real Success, written by Buchanhaven Primary School who are recent winners of a Success Looks Different Award. Colourful stars are embossed on the image, in celebration of their success and good practice they are sharing. A quote reads creating room for every child's potential means recognising learming doesn't look the same for everyone. It means offering varied, meaningful experiences that help children discover who they are and what they can do. The quote is accompanied by an image of a woman smiling, with long dark hair who is identified as Sabrina Alexander, Depute Head Teacher of Buchanhaven Primary School and author of the blog.
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister.

💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.

📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!

👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Having launched our 2026 Manifesto, we are going to be taking a deeper look each week at the six calls.

We believe that, if introduced, the six calls would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland.
The image has text which reads 'Parenting Across Scotland's Manifesto 2026' alongside a mini image of the manifesto.
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Do you work with, or support families with, a child experiencing #chronicillness?

Our next free webinar, in partnership with Teapot Trust, will discuss how long-term #health conditions can impact education & what support can make the biggest impact.

Book now: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...
An orange image with a purple banner at the top it says in white text, "2 weeks to go! Supporting the education of children with long term health conditions. Wednesday 19 November 4pm -5:30pm, online." Below the banner is further text which is a quote, "The session is based around the 'Growing up with chronic illness' resource which was co-created by a group of young people with chronic conditions sharing their experiences in their own words and own way. Focusing on the educational experiences, we will share learning on support from teachers that has been life changing." Underneath it says, "Ally Lloyd, Young Voices Participation Officer and Art Therapy Project Coordinator, Teapot Trust." Next to that is an image of Ally Lloyd outside, they are smiling, have short curly hair, wearing denim dungarees and a white long sleeve top. On the bottom right is a white banner which as the Teapot Trust logo and the Enquire/Reach logo.
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people.

Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
Independent evaluation of under 18s elements of DBI programme – report published - Distress Brief Intervention Scotland
Picture: Front cover of the Evaluation of the Under 18s Elements of Distress Brief Intervention Report The Scottish Government has now published the report of the independent evaluation elements of th...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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In celebration of #TrusteesWeek, our CEO @judeturbyne.bsky.social has written a fantastic blog about the invaluable contribution of our Board of Directors, as well as the incredible work from other volunteer trustees across the sector.

Read her blog here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/brilli...
A Brilliant Bunch - Why I love our trustees
I have had the most excellent time working in the charity sector. I was attracted to charities at the start of my career because of my desire to make a difference in the world around me.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🎙️Innes is back with another interview, this time with Alan Fleming of Partners in Advocacy! 🎙️

Alan talks about children's rights, his career highlights, and what advocacy means to him.

Read the whole fascinating interview here: childreninscotland.org.uk/interview-wi...
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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An exciting new exhibition has opened at the Talbot Rice gallery centred around children and young people's experiences with the challenges we face today, and features contributions from the Children's Parliament.

Read more about it here: childreninscotland.org.uk/the-children...
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM