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CELCIS @celcis.org · 3h

Our online learning conversation, Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland, is a new opportunity for the residential child care workforce in Scotland to share practice and support meaningful change. Find out more: buff.ly/FVGmxid

A graphic to promote a webinar which will be hosted by CELCIS, entitled: "Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland".

CELCIS @celcis.org · 8h

The recording of our webinar Growing Up in Kinship Care, where our speakers shared research and reflections on the experiences and challenges faced by kinship families and the implications of these for policy and practice, is available here: buff.ly/qyCtrmv

A graphic for the recorded webinar Growing Up in Kinship Care, which appears on the CELCIS website.

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 11h

In 2020 the Scottish Government made a national commitment to improve Scotland’s care system by 2030.

But plans have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by itself and COSLA.

More in the Auditor General and Accounts Commission's joint report: bit.ly/The_Promise_25

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 13h

A million people in Scotland are in poverty.

📝 Our latest report shows the results of today’s failures on tackling poverty, but there is so much we can do to make things better, if our politicians have the courage to act boldly. 1/3

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PEEK - Possibilities for Each and Every Kid @peekscot.bsky.social · 1d

This #ChallengePovertyWeek, we’re highlighting the reality that children and young people in Scotland’s most deprived areas often face barriers to healthy eating.

That's why we've joined the HENRY, helping parents and carers build practical skills for healthy eating and happier family routines.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 1d

@scottishgreens.org were proud to get more orgs paying the Real Living Wage when we were in government.

Because fair working conditions don't just help workers, they help families, which supports local economies, which supports everyone. #ChallengePovertyWeek

ALT TEXT: A pink graphic with images of digitally drawn people with brown hair wearing aprons. They stand next to a chalk board which has "Fair Work" written on it. In white text at the top, the graphic reads "Tuesday: Better Jobs, Pay, Hours, Conditions & Worker Voice."

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 5d

Only one week to go until the autumn submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 10 October. More information available here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Book your place on our Formulation eLearning module to learn all about how to use formulation in risk management and planning.

We've partnered with subject matter experts, the Risk Management Authority for this module.

Enrol here: buff.ly/fCcMOyR

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Our Stakeholder Survey is now LIVE!

We want to hear your thoughts, so we can build a fairer, more rights-respecting future for children and young people. We have included questions about our website so we can take account of your feedback.

Complete it here:
buff.ly/TMA5txb

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 1d

In this feature story, we learn how adoption and support for children in need of care and protection has been changing in South Lanarkshire over recent years: buff.ly/3NOcjEz

A graphic to promote a feature article from CELCIS about how a new approach to permanence planning helped secure timely decisions for children in South Lanarkshire.

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Family Rights Group @familyrightsgp.bsky.social · 2d

🙌It's Kinship Care Week! Do you work with kinship carers or potential kinship carers? Come to our FREE drop-in session to find out more about our advice service and how to signpost families to us.

📅 8th October 2025, 10am – 11am

Book your place here: https://ow.ly/qBEA50X5POM

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Children First @childrenfirst.bsky.social · 1d

Could you help give children a brighter future by being the next leader of our team in Aberdeen?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️

ow.ly/4bWF50X7B0B

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 1d

Gender stereotypes can reinforce barriers that prevent young people from getting help with exploitation and abuse.

Our *NEW* youth voice report highlights the urgent need for professionals to reflect on how support is offered across genders & identities👉 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...

‘‘Boys might need more support to open up, because people have grown up saying boys shouldn’t show emotion” - Young person

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Nuffield Family Justice Observatory @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social · 1d

NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW

Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...

Reducing trauma and maintaining connections with HOPE Boxes when newborn babies and their mothers are separated - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 1d

A new ReesCentre report looks at how extending Virtual School Heads’ duties to children with a social worker (CWSW) has made an impact (Oct 2022–Nov 2024).

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3IY84ke

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 2d

The Promise Scotland supports those working to keep the promise, through continuously learning about what creates change, and helping changes to be implemented.

Want to learn more about how you can get involved? Check out our page for more information: ow.ly/sxLr50X67i1

Infographic about how The Promise Scotland supports the workforce to keep the promise by helping them to network and collaborate, work together in local areas, approach how they use data differently, and design solutions to problems they face. Graphic is featured on a dark pink background with a hand holding up a light pink heart suggesting support.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 2d

Plan 24-30 is Scotland’s plan which means everyone who is in and around the lives of children, young people, care experienced adults, and their families has a part to play.

Learn more about how we are ensuring Plan 24-30 helps all those working to keep the promise here: ow.ly/Jmy750X74Hk

Graphic of three abstract people above half of a gearwheel representing workforce support. Text above highlights The Promise Scotland's role in Plan 24-30 stating "Our role is to support Scotland to keep the promise and drive the delivery of the change required. The Promise Scotland has committed to working collaboratively with those leading and delivering change, to develop each of the 25 route maps by the end of December 2025."

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 1d

Our Chief Executive, Fraser McKinlay, joined the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) to reflect on five years of the promise, the progress so far, what is still getting in the way, and the courageous leadership Scotland needs to create meaningful change.

lgiu.org/blog-article...

Delivering the Promise - LGiU

Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of the Promise Scotland, reflects on five years of the promise and what's needed to ensure that by 2030, all of Scotland's children and young people will grow up loved...

lgiu.org

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 1d

Data is integral in ensuring that children, young people and their families are well supported by the services who care for them. Read more about how CELCIS gathers and uses #data to improve the lives of children, young people and families: buff.ly/0EMnFH5

A graphic showing a child and parent to illustrate the CELCIS website sections that are devoted to driving data improvement for the betterment of services for children, young people and their families.

CELCIS @celcis.org · 1d

Book your place: Join our online learning conversation, Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland, speakers from Glasgow City Council, the Care Inspectorate and CELCIS will explore how residential child care is evolving across Scotland: buff.ly/FVGmxid

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Includem @includem.bsky.social · 2d

It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek – a chance to highlight the injustice of poverty in Scotland & show that change is possible.

Our Beyond the Budget report explores the impact of family finances & what needs to change.

Read more 👉 linktr.ee/includemcomms

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Oct 8

Single parent shares her story of facing homelessness 👉 opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/s...

As a society we believe everyone has the right to a safe, secure home. We need to redesign our housing systems to make that belief a reality.

#CPW #ChallengePovertyWeek #Housing

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 2d

CELCIS has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care: buff.ly/NGsAPvY

A graphic to highlight that CELCIS have published their response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care.

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 2d

📢 It's #ChallengePoverty Week

Youth work is crucial to tackling child poverty - it builds health and wellbeing, improves attendance and engagement with learning, and increases attainment, achievement and positive post-school destinations ✅ @povertyalliance.org

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 2d

Today is the start of #ChallengePoverty Week.

#DYK women are more likely than men to:
🔶be in poverty
🔶experience in-work poverty
🔶experience persistent poverty
🔶find it harder to escape poverty

📢Action to tackle the #GenderPayGap is critical in tackling poverty.

#WeDemandBetter

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