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Scotland's national charity working to improve children's lives. Services: Enquire | Resolve | Reach | My Rights, My Say childreninscotland.org.uk
Today #ChallengePovertyWeek is focused on tackling children poverty. JRF's newly-published Poverty in Scotland 2026 report shows that Scotland is set to miss its legal child poverty target by a wide margin. Urgent action is needed. Read The Poverty Alliance's full briefing: shorturl.at/gtyvb
Have you read our GLOW blogs yet? ICYMI: Recently, we've posted: 🔗 Links to download free posters signposting to Enquire and Reach 📝Helpful resources for managing behaviour in school 🗨️ Reflections on language and care experienced learners Visit: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/en...
Applications close this Saturday (10 October)📣 If you work with pupils with additional support needs, don't miss the chance to gain a £400 grant 👇
Scottish Book Trust@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · last mo.Our Sensory Stories Fund is open for applications! If you work with pupils with additional support needs, apply for this £400 grant, to promote and develop a love of stories in your setting📚🎶 Apply by 10 October: www.scottishbooktrust.com/training-and...
📣 Programme for Government response: Additional Support for Learning The latest in our blog series from Maisie Wilson, Senior Participation and Policy Officer, tackles the important issues around #ASL, and how these are being addressed. childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
Today marks the start of #ChallengePovertyWeek. An important opportunity for organisations and communities across Scotland to raise our voices against the injustice of poverty and call for a more equal society. Find out more about the campaign: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW/
The latest issue of Children in Scotland’s magazine is out now! Free to all members, in our first themed edition we delve into the digital world exploring issues including phone-free learning, digital wellbeing, inclusion and online bullying. Find out more: shorturl.at/JSuQv
@childrensreporter.bsky.social has been exploring the questions many in our sector currently face regarding how AI should safely support our work. Dr Annie Taylor & Jennie Laurenson share insights from their research into uses of AI in the Children's Hearings System. Read now: tinyurl.com/yc6yyrj3
An informative and free session for parents, carers and professionals led by Enquire and Dyslexia Scotland ⬇️
Enquire | Reach@enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 2w agoTomorrow (Wed 30), Sarah from the helpline team will be joining our friends at Dyslexia Scotland for an afternoon conversation around support at school for dyslexic learners. Not signed up yet? Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/dysle... #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenes #ASN #ASL
The latest in our #ProgrammeforGovernment series has landed, and this time we're tackling public service reform. Read the full story now: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
It may be #ScotClimateWeek, but the environment is a year-round concern for our children and young people's advisory group, Changing our World. Emily, a member of the group, explains why they have chosen the environment as one of their hot topics. #Environment #ChangingOurWorld
📆Save The Date Our member @childreninscotland.bsky.social is pleased to announce the date of their 2027 annual conference… ✨25-26 May 2027 Read more about their annual conference here ➡️ buff.ly/6OXD5nl
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✨ Save the date ✨ #TheDigitalConversation is coming to Glasgow! As digital technology continues to transform childhoods, our 2027 conference will shine a spotlight on digital challenges and inclusion. Save the date: 25-26 May | DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, tickets go on sale November!
Latest blog📣 Programme for Government 2026-31: Whole Family Support Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article... The latest in our blog series on the Scottish Government's #ProgrammeforGovernment, Roisín Laing looks specifically at #WholeFamilySupport.
It’s been a great day at the Additional Support for Learning Scotland conference. Beth & Sophie from our Participation and Outreach team spoke about what meaningful participation looks like in practice and the importance of championing learners' rights. Thanks for inviting us Holyrood Insight!
Chief exec @judeturbyne.bsky.social reacts to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026-31 🗣️
Today we made some new friends from overseas, here to learn more about #UNCRC in Scotland 👋 It was an absolute pleasure to host representatives from Allies for Children, UNICEF, Project Unity, First Focus on Children, and Youth Infusion, among others. Some excellent discussion and connections.
📣 Our member @childreninscotland.bsky.social, My Rights, My Say Young Advisors, released a new resource for inclusive & engaging learning. 💡 A must-read for anyone working with children & young people with additional support needs in schools. Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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Check out our member @childreninscotland.bsky.social post 👇 #OpenKindergarten
Children in Scotland@childreninscotland.bsky.social · last mo.Our fully-funded #OpenKindergarten training for early years professionals has landed 🌿 Delivered in partnership with Midlothian Sure Start and @parentingscotland.bsky.social Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/project/open...
Hello from Dundee! If you work in paediatrics or early years care and are attending the @nhstayside.bsky.social Growing Together conference today, don't forget to stop by the Enquire stall where Hannah and Amy can tell you more about what we do. #CPD #additionalsupportneeds #ASN
This week, Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) welcomed guests to the Scottish Parliament for a parliamentary reception. Hearing from a CHAS parent was one of the most powerful moments of the evening, as they shared their family's experience of palliative care.
"The aim is not simply to make information available, but to make it easier to find, understand and act on." A great blog from our very own Robert reflects on how Navigate embraced the positive elements of digital. Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article... #TheDigitalConversation
Children in Scotland@childreninscotland.bsky.social · last mo.As part of The Digital Conversation, @enquirereachasl.bsky.social’s Robert Doyle reflects on how digital tools, video content and accessible online information are helping strengthen support around care experienced children and young people… 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
As part of The Digital Conversation, @enquirereachasl.bsky.social’s Robert Doyle reflects on how digital tools, video content and accessible online information are helping strengthen support around care experienced children and young people… 👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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Jude Turbyne@judeturbyne.bsky.social · last mo.Just 2 months to go now until Jen and I run the Porto marathon to support the brilliant @childreninscotland.bsky.social 's children and young people's advisory group Changing our World. What a brilliant bunch. If you have a spare 5, here's the link ttps://www.justgiving.com/page/judith-turbyne-3
A thoughtful new guide from LGBT Youth Scotland is demystifying mental health support for LGBTQ+ young people. In our latest blog, learn more about the resource from the young people who shaped it. Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
We’ll be at Holyrood Insight’s Additional Support for Learning Scotland Conference later this month. Our session will explore how we can champion learners by putting children and young people at the heart of decisions about their education. Find out more: www.holyroodinsight.com/conferences-...
As we begin to digest today’s announced #ProgrammeforGovernment, it is timely to restate our calls in three priority areas of our Manifesto. We will be taking the time to understand how these areas are being progressed by the Scottish Government and will feed back to our members and network soon.
Our fully-funded #OpenKindergarten training for early years professionals has landed 🌿 Delivered in partnership with Midlothian Sure Start and @parentingscotland.bsky.social Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/project/open...
The latest edition of our newsletter is now out! Timed to coincide with the new school term, our August issue shares information, resources and opportunities to help understand and navigate the school system. Read: bit.ly/Aug26-newsle... Subscribe: enquire.org.uk/newsletter/ #ASN #ASL
