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It's a sad day for all of us at Children in Scotland, as we bid farewell to
@JackieJbrock
, who’s been our Chief Executive since 2012.
Our staff, board and partners extend huge thanks to Jackie for her leadership and contribution to our work, and developments across the sector.
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We're delighted by
@scotgov
announcement that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child will be incorporated into Scots law by the end of this
@ScotParl
term.
This will ensure that the rights of cyp/families are built into all aspects of public life.
#UNCRCScotland
#ScotPfG
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Children in Scotland and our partners are delighted to be welcoming Bruce Perry (
@BDPerry
) to Scotland 17-18 September 2020. Excited to be working with
@KibblePaisley
@StafScot
@ClacksEPS
@AberlourCCT
@SeamabScotland
. Save the date! 🗓️
#MoreThanMyTrauma
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Sending good luck and best wishes to all the amazing people taking part in
#SleepInThePark
in Edinburgh tonight.
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Happy International School Meals day! We know just how hard school caterers, educators and staff in Scotland work to promote good nutrition and education around food sustainability 🍎♻️
We would love to hear your stories today!
#ISMD2024
Happy International School Meals Day!
We're sharing some brilliant content throughout the day that highlights innovation in school meals across the world 🌍
Visit our website:
Or let us know how you're celebrating using
#ISMD2024
! 🎉
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We are pleased to announce that from today
@JackieJbrock
has returned to the role of Chief Executive.
Our thanks to
@mr_sjmassey
and
@AmyWoodhoose
for covering the role during Jackie's leave of absence.
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GRA reform is a fundamental equality and rights issue for trans young people. So why delay it?
Read our statement:
@LGBTYS
@LGBTIScotland
@NUSScotland
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📣 Today is the day!📣 Tonight at our
#25Calls
launch, we will be joining with partners from across civil society to demand real change for Scotland's children and young people. Follow the hashtag over the coming weeks to find out what's happening! 😃 ✊
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We are delighted that the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill has passed
@ScotParl
.
#SPEqualProtection
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Did you know?
We have a free and very practical wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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The team is getting set up for tomorrow’s filming of
#FMQTNextGeneration
.
We and our friends
@YouthLinkScot
, along with all the children and young people involved, those asking questions of
@ScotGovFM
and those in the audience, are very excited for the day ahead!
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“I want you to close your eyes and imagine a country where the voting age is 16, there’s a youth parliament and rights are incorporated into school lessons.
Open your eyes: this is Scotland.”
Powerful words from our advisory group to
#BucharestChildrensDeclaration
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New press release:
‘Judith Turbyne appointed as new Chief Executive of Children in Scotland’
Dr Judith Turbyne is to be the new Chief Executive of Children in Scotland.
She will start in the post on 30 August 2021.
Click here for more:
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We're pleased to announce that
@scotgov
Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund will open to applications on Thursday 31 May 2018. We're managing the fund, which will promote more inclusive learning experiences for children.
#ELCInclusion
Find out more
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New blog:
'Introducing the Year of Childhood and our chance to give children power'
Co-director of
@Creative_Voices
, Cathy McCulloch, explains why, on the cusp of UNCRC incorporation, it’s time to celebrate & step up efforts to realise children’s rights
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'We need to nurture young people to help them heal, we need to give them space to play, and we need to provide support and supportive relationships - in and out of school. Not blame, but support to understand their actions.'
@CathCalderwood1
#CiSAC17
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‼️ Alternative children’s Manifesto for next UK Government launched ‼️
We've launched an alternative Manifesto, supported by 16 children’s orgs, with actions the new UK Government must take to transform children's lives.
#UKChildManifesto
Read more:
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New project launch!
We're working with
@YoungScot
on The Education Recovery Youth Panel. The Panel will help shape
@scotgov
's COVID-19 education recovery work
We're looking for 15 cyp (aged 9-18) from across Scotland to be part of the Panel.
More here
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‘Love needs to be in the teacher’s job description’
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16 March 2021: a historic date.
The
#UNCRCScotland
Bill has passed, meaning children's human rights are now recognised in Scots law.
Huge congrats to all the orgs. and children & young people that worked so hard to make this happen, and thanks to MSPs for passing the Bill.
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We are delighted that a report we produced for
@scotgov
looking at the impact of children and young people's participation on policy making has been published. Download today!
#participation
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New project launched!
Living Museums: young people shaping culture and heritage will explore how the museum sector can appeal to yp.
We're recruiting a group of yp aged 14-21 to work on the project.
Watch our film
Learn more
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New blog:
'Committing to radical change in Scotland’s system of care'
Fiona Duncan, Chair
@ThePromiseScot
, on the publication of the Change Programme ONE & taking Scotland one step closer to becoming the friend & parent it promised to be.
Click to read:
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Today we celebrate the launch of the Inclusion Ambassadors’ Vision Statement.
It sets out how schools can help pupils feel more included and supported, and should help adults understand more about what young people want from school
Click here to read it:
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Exciting announcement!
The Access to Childcare Fund is open to applications
The
@scotgov
Fund will provide grants to support childcare solutions that enable more accessible, affordable childcare for families.
First round application deadline - 27 July
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Today is launch day for
#ActivateYourRights
, a series of
resources to help young people understand and protect their rights
#ActivateYourRights
supports incorporation of
@UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law.
#UNCRCScotland
More here
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New latest news:
@cisweb
CEO to support work of The Promise, delivering on Care Review’s calls
Our chief exec
@JackieJbrock
will be supporting Fiona Duncan, Chair of the Independent Care Review, to establish The Promise team and work programme
Read more
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New
#FMQTNextGeneration
blog!
There are lots of ways to get involved even if you're not in the audience on the day.
Here's a new blog from us and project parters
@YouthLinkScot
with ideas to get your youth group or school involved.
#YOYP2018
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New Latest News:
New wellbeing resource launched for teachers and practitioners
Children in Scotland has produced a new free resource for teachers and practitioners to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Download now:
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Congratulations to the children, young people & their workforce allies who campaigned tirelessly for today’s historic step forward.
As we join
@together_sacr
& our partners celebrating this moment, we share hopes for what incorporation will mean for CYP:
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BREAKING NEWS!
Congratulations to the amazing Learning & Events team!
They only went & won the Best Association Event for our Annual Conference 👏
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Introducing...
We are excited to welcome
@JudithTurbyne
as our new Chief Executive.
Judith takes up the post next week so, in advance of that, we asked her what she's most looking forward to about her new job, and why she wanted to work at Children in Scotland.
Watch here:
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Well done
@children1st
,
@BarnardosScot
,
@NSPCC_Scotland
,
@CYPCS
and all working for children to be
#equallysafe
:
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Expert panel backs Scottish Government's direction for education system
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Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We support the
@LGBTYS
campaign by sending a message of solidarity to LGBTI people across Scotland & the world, and working to challenge prejudice and promote equality.
#LoveFromScotland
#IDAHOBIT2018
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Latest News: Children in Scotland awarded LGBT Charter Silver award.
As
#LGBTHistoryMonth
gets underway, we are delighted to announce that Children in Scotland has achieved the
@LGBTYS
Charter Silver award.
#LGBTHM19
#LGBTCatalyst
🏳️🌈
Find out more
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Our practical CPD training is popular, affordable and covers a wide range of subjects and themes. Browse and book!
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We welcome vote & amendments to Named Person & will continue to support implementation & work with parents/families.
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Have you heard?
We've launched a new project!
Living Museums: young people shaping culture and heritage will explore how the museum sector can appeal to young people
We're recruiting a group of young people aged 14-21 to work on the project.
Learn more
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We're looking for 15 cyp (aged 9-18) from across Scotland to join The Education Recovery Youth Panel
Working with us and
@YoungScot
, the Panel will help shape
@scotgov
's COVID-19 education recovery work.
Application deadline Monday 8 November.
More ⬇️
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BREAKING NEWS TWO!
The Learning & Events team have only come away with their second award of the night 😀
Best In-house Events Team 2019
Congratulations!!
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ICYMI:
We have launched a new wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The new free resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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First Minister’s Question Time Next Generation is back!
Join the national conversation on 25/4 at 7pm when it premieres
Find out how your children/the children you work with can get involved!
#FMQTNextGeneration
@ScotGovFM
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We are excited to share this film from The CYP Panel on Europe, which outlines and explores the Panel’s aims, work & successes.
The film supports today’s launch of the Panel’s report, ‘Young Brexit Voices: It’s Our Future Too’.
@together_sacr
More here:
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Exciting announcement!
We've launched the new Success Looks Different Award.
Developed in partnership with the
#InclusionAmbassadors
, it recognises schools that celebrate the non-academic achievements of pupils.
Click here for details and how to apply:
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Exciting announcement:
The first ever episode of the Children in Scotland Podcast has launched!
Episode 1 focuses on
@Jimmypaul90
&
@mr_sjmassey
discussing the Independent Care Review (
@TheCareReview
).
Click here to listen
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"Relationships are where we all start, and what we all come back to"
An inspiring message from
@NicolaKillean
@CYPCS
as day one of
#CISAC24
comes to a close!
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ICYMI:
We have launched a new wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The new free resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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ICYMI:
We have launched a new wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The new free resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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'Success Looks Different Awards - winners announced'
Winners have been announced by Scotland’s
#InclusionAmbassadors
The awards recognise how schools celebrate pupils with additional support needs
@BraeheadP
@AlvaAcademy
@CedarbankSchool
Click to read:
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We're excited to announce that alongside the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (
@StafScot
), today we launch a new partnership with young people with care experience to design and deliver the evaluation of a ground-breaking project.
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New project alert!
We're excited to launch: Diversity in Education
Working w/
@gtcs
we're looking for applications from cyp aged 8-18 from across Scotland & from a range of cultural backgrounds to work with us, focusing on diversity in Scottish education
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Did you know?
We have a new, free and very practical wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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Sesame Street is adding a new character to its ranks – a muppet called Julia, who has autism - via
@guardian
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And we’re done!
What an amazing two days:
❗️inspiring speakers
📍reflections on achievements so far across the sector and plans for future improvement
🤝new connections made
🤩 lots of learning
A HUGE thank you to delegates, speakers, workshop presenters and sponsors.
#CiSAC19
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Did you know?
We have a new, free and very practical wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners.
The resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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"Equality isn't about sameness. It's about celebrating difference, and about removing, or helping young people get past, barriers, and that's what we're here to do." -
@FergusMcMillan
#AnEqualFuture
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The Scotsman republishes one of our
#25Calls
today by Brigid Daniel
@QMUniversity
: To end abuse & neglect, live what we know: it's everyone's job to ensure children are alright
@children1st
@CELCIStweets
@CPAGScotland
@girfec
@ScotParents
@policescotland
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‘Exclusion doesn’t start when children are asked to leave the school. It can start when they’re still in school; put in a separate room, excluded from peers, from full education, from meal times.’
We hear from a parent whose autistic child was excluded from education.
#NotEngaged
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We are working with
@gtcs
on a new project to find out children&young people's views on what makes a good teacher.
If you work with cyp aged 5-18, please support them to complete this survey. Deadline 29/3. All completed surveys entered into a prize draw!
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We’re excited to launch the Access All Arts Fund!
The fund’s here to support young people with ASN or a disability, aged 11-26, to unlock their creative potential
Our website has full details: apply now!
Supported by
@CreativeScots
Click here for more:
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Do you know any children & young people who could Change our World? Our children & young people's advisory group is recruiting for seven children and young people aged 8-25 to join.
The deadline to apply is Monday 7 April.
Click here to find out more
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Latest news: As pupils return, we’re delighted to share a brand new pledge pack from the Inclusion Ambassadors to help schools better support inclusion of young people with ASN
Find out more:
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We are working with
@gtcs
on a new project to find out children&young people's views on what makes a good teacher.
If you work with cyp aged 5-18, please support them to complete this survey. Deadline 29/3.
All completed surveys entered into a prize draw!
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New Latest News:
Maureen McGinn appointed as convener of Children in Scotland.
We’re delighted to share that, from 1 December, Maureen will be joining us as Convener of the Board.
If you’re at
#CiSAC19
today, please make sure you say ‘hello’ to her.
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For
#ChallengePoverty
Week, we're sharing a series of films from the young people
@YoMoGlasgow
.
This first film discusses the stigma that young people can experience in school, in terms of food poverty and dinner tickets.
#AyeWeCan
@PovertyAlliance
@ScotParents
@CPAGScotland
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Our Participation and Engagement Manager, Elaine is representing us outside
@ScotParl
to show support for
@JohnFinnieHI
#SPEqualProtection
Bill today.
She’s joined by other orgs. including
@FPH
,
@CYPCS
,
@children1st
,
@AberlourCCT
,
@NSPCC_Scotland
and
@churchscotland
.
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Will you be tuning in tonight at 7pm to watch
@ScotGovFM
answer questions from children and young people in this year's
#FMQTNextGeneration
?
Watch on:
Our YouTube:
@YouthLinkScot
's Facebook:
Join the conversation using the #
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We agree with
@LGBTYS
, and children and young people’s groups across the sector, that the GRA Reform Bill offers an important additional way for young people to access their rights.
#ReformTheGRA
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‘There has been a dismantling of our specialist educational support.’ - Charlene Tait
@scottishautism
.
‘The presumption of mainstreaming assumed that mainstream education is right for all young people; it’s not. Specialist staff are vital to support some young people’
#NotEngaged
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We were privileged to have Dame Denise Coia as Convenor of our Board and are grateful for all of her contributions to our work during her tenure.
The Children in Scotland team extends love and best wishes to Dame Coia's family, friends and all who worked with and knew her.
I am very sorry to have learnt Dr Dame Denise Coia died last night at 5.30pm surrounded by her family & friends. Dame Denise had been unwell for some time - her extraordinary contribution to psychiatry and medicine in Scotland is unparalleled.
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BREAKING NEWS THREE!
Well, our third award of the evening goes to
@zwnson
!!
Rising Scottish Event Star 2019
Very well deserved!
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Please read, share and think about our number 1 call:
Change the language of poverty: young people deserve dignity not stigma and discrimination.
With thanks to Josh, Becca, Divine & Somer for making it.
#25Calls
Click here to read the call in full.
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What day is it?
It’s the first day of our annual conference!
We look forward to seeing lots of you with us at Murrayfield over the next two days - and everyone can also follow here using
#CiSAC18
.
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Members of our team attended the
@ScottishTrans
@LGBTIScotland
rally in support of trans equality today. Read Call 8 of our
#25Calls
campaign, which focuses on the need to reform the GRA and give trans young people the chance to live full, happy lives:
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We join
@together_sacr
- and colleagues across the sector - to celebrate the past, the present and look to the future of children’s human rights with the
#UNCRCScotland
Bill.
It’s a historic moment at
@ScotParl
as MSPs vote unanimously to pass the Bill.
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Isn’t this amazing?
#UNCRCScotland
The SSE Hydro is lit UN blue this evening to mark the Scottish Parliament passing historic legislation to incorporate The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child directly into Scots law.
#UNCRCScotland
@ScotGov
@GRIFEC
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'Let's put the prevention of poverty at the centre of our policymaking.'
Our Chief Executive, Jude Turbyne, outlines why
@cisweb
supports
#ChallengePoverty
Week, and aspirations for the future.
@CPW_Scotland
@PovertyAlliance
Click here to find out more:
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💡 We’re delighted to announce a new FREE eLearning resource: An Introduction to Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
👉 Visit our eLearning hub to learn about Scotland’s national approach to supporting the wellbeing of children and young people:
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Did you know?
We have a free and very practical wellbeing resource for teachers and practitioners
The resource has been developed to support children and young people’s understanding of their wellbeing.
Click here to find out more and download
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Karen Reid launches
@CareInspect
new resource, ‘Our Creative Journey’ expressive arts within early learning, childcare & services.
#CiSAC17
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Possibly the most fun, creative and noisy workshop we’ve ever hosted!
Brilliant way to unlock creativity and feel fully empowered in arts practice with children and young people.
@StarcatchersUK
#CiSAC18
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With our partners we’ll keep fighting for:
📢Votes from 16 in all UK polls
📢 Legally binding targets to reduce child poverty
📢 Support for work of Scottish Youth Climate Strikers
📢 Continued funding of Erasmus+
➡️
@together_sacr
@FoEScot
@LGBTYS
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Our UNCRC action day with children and young people is tomorrow – and we can't wait!
The aim of the day is to discuss the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as
@scotgov
prepares to incorporate it into Scots law.
Look out for updates here tomorrow!
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We are proud to stand with
@StonewallScot
and others in solidarity with trans people today and every day.
This full-page advert is in
@MetroUK
today.
#ComeOutForTransEquality
We are proud to stand with so many other organisations in solidarity with trans people today and every day. You can find this full page advert in the Metro today.
#ComeOutForTransEquality
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Our practical CPD training is popular, affordable and covers a wide range of subjects and themes. Browse and book!
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Our chief exec
@JackieJbrock
along with members of our staff team are signatories to this open letter.
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Meet Scotland’s most inspiring women under 30:
Everyone on the YWCA Scotland 30 under 30 list is a change-maker and their stories are inspiring
Meet them all on the centre pages of the Dec. issue of
#CiSmagazine
#MagazineMonday
Graphic courtesy of our fab designer, Angus Doyle
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Announcement:
Children in Scotland CEO
@JackieJbrock
to step down in the spring after more than 8 years.
Joint Acting Chief Executives will share the role for an interim period from 1 May.
Click here to read more:
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New blog:
'UNCRC incorporation: the date we make history'
Our Head of Policy, Projects & Participation Amy Woodhouse -
@AmyWoodhoose
- on what today will mean for children and the country's future.
#UNCRCScotland
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New latest news:
'Launch of Young People’s Manifesto helps make political ideas more accessible for all'
Ahead of the
@ScotParl
elections in May, we’ve launched a Children and Young People’s Version of our Manifesto for 2021-26.
Click here to download
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Press release:
'Scottish schools recognised for work to support pupil inclusion'
Three schools & one nursery have won this year's
#SuccessLooksDifferent
Awards in recognition of how they celebrate pupils with additional support needs
Click here for more:
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We've just wrapped up day 1 of
#CiSAC19
- thanks to all our contributors for giving the conference a fantastic start. Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow for day 2!
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Applications now open:
We're looking for two young people aged 18-26 to join our Board of Directors.
As a member of the Board, you'll work under the leadership/guidance of the Convenor, in partnership with the Chief Exec
@JackieJbrock
.
Find out more
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Our practical CPD training is popular, affordable and covers a wide range of subjects and themes. Browse and book!
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We are so pleased to welcome
@NatalieDon_
, Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise to
#CISAC24
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Scotland’s smacking ban: follow the leader - via
@guardian
“By making it illegal to “smack” children,
@ScotParl
sets an example for the rest of the UK, and other countries around the world still to legislate in this area.”
#SPEqualProtection
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Latest news:
'Victory for children's rights & campaigners' collective efforts as Equal Protection Act comes into force'
Tomorrow the landmark Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Act comes into force, giving children legal protection against assault
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Work with us!
We are currently recruiting for two part-time Policy Officers to work on our exciting Living Museums project.
Closing date for both posts is 26 October.
Find out more here
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