"To create the best conditions for space and voice, our approach to engaging with young people with complex additional support needs is carefully designed to be rights-respecting and person-centred." π€
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Teal graphic announcing a new blog, βBeeps in the Playground: Digital Reflections,β by Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Participation & Policy, alongside a black-and-white portrait of Billy and a pixelated chevron graphic with The Digital Conversation logo.
On #SaferInternetDay @billy-anderson.bsky.social takes us on a personal journey from the era of beeping digital watches to todayβs AI-driven world. How can we better understand, navigate, and shape the digital world together.
Read now: bit.ly/4qp3OKe
#TheDigitalConversation
Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: ππ¦πͺπ―π¨ π£π³π’π·π¦ πͺπ― π΅π©π¦ π§π’π€π¦ π°π§ π₯πͺπ§π§πͺπ€πΆππ΅ π€π©π°πͺπ€π¦π΄.
Our calls focus on 5 themes: Child poverty, children's rights, education and development, health and wellbeing, and planning and resources.
Read our calls now: bit.ly/49vnZRP
Great opportunity here to join @childreninscotland.bsky.social to lead our amazing @enquirereachasl.bsky.social service while the Manager is on maternity leave
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The image has text which reads 'Parenting Across Scotland's Manifesto 2026' alongside a mini image of the manifesto.
Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood Elections whichΒ outlines six key policy calls that we believe, if introduced, would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland
Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
Infographic explains the difference between the Independent Strategic Advisor, The Promise Scotland and The Oversight Board. Their key functions respectively are: The Independent Strategic Advisor sets the direction around the promise, The Promise Scotland supports Scotland's work to keep the promise, and The Oversight Board monitors if the promise is being kept.
The Promise Scotland is one of many organisations & leaders that must work together to create meaningful change. Our sole focus is supporting work to keep the promise & that includes making sure our role & responsibilities are clear.
Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
The recent @auditscotland.bsky.social report provides some key reflections on where they feel delivery is at currently and some recommendations on what they feel should happen now, including on work we are involved in or leading on. (1/2)β¬οΈ
09.10.2025 09:07 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report highlights the need for more clarity around who is working to keep the promise. (1/2) β¬οΈ
08.10.2025 13:26 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report said there needs to be more clarity in plans to deliver the promise, with Plan 24-30 made easier to navigate and more detail added. (1/2)
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Joint statement from the Scottish Government, Solace, COSLA, The Promise Scotland, and The Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise responding to the publication stating their unified commitment around the promise reflected in the unusual step of issuing a joint response. The statement highlights that they take the report seriously and together remain fully committed to the shared goal of ensuring that all of Scotland's children grow up loved, safe, and respected.
Today, @auditscotland.bsky.social published their report, 'Improving Care Experience, Delivering the Promise'.
Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
So sad to read this.
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Mollyβs family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bit of a @childreninscotland.bsky.social gang going to this next week including me, @billy-anderson.bsky.social & @judeturbyne.bsky.social plus some ex-CiSers π
Canβt wait!
I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out
Our 2024-25 Achievement Report is out π
This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.
Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM
Or watch our highlights π
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
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Thank you!!!πβ€οΈ
We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
#EdinburghPride
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
Accidentally matching my shirt with the interior design of the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference venueβ¦
#AC25
Pets as therapy have arrived with special guests, Olive and Milo πΎ Having a ball β½
#CiSAC25
White text on a pink background reads: 2 days to go! Let's connect 28-29 May 2025 | Glasgow. To the right hand side is a white quotation mark. Inside the mark is the outline of the number 2 filled with a photograph of three people jumping in the air holding a sign that reads 'Children in Scotland'.
Children in Scotlandβs Annual Conference kicks off in two days!
The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If youβd like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, hereβs some ways you can prepare β¬οΈ
Come work with us - Iβm obviously biased, but itβs a great place to work!
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where weβre creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out β¬οΈ and get in touch if you want to know more
Love this animation - great job Angus!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences weβve delivered in the nine years Iβve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
White text on a teal background reads Blog: From artivism to action: projects empowering young people to protect their planet
πWhether its developing #globalcitizen skills, inspiring the next generation of #climatechange leaders or getting children exploring the outdoors, this #EarthDay2025 we highlight some projects that are empowering young people across Scotland to make a positive difference.
Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
White text on a teal background reads Blog: New research explores the impact of youth advisory groups on national organisations. To the right is a transparent photograph of a group of young people writing on paper around a table.
We had the pleasure of supporting MSc student, Katie Gilmartin, with her dissertation exploring the impact of youth advisory groups on national organisations.
With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
Great thread with a few of Children in Scotlandβs key playersβ¦ β¬οΈβ¬οΈβ¬οΈ
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An image of the front cover of Insight magazine, featuring colourful illustrations of young women wearing hijabs, alongside sunshine and medical illustrations - a doctors bag and plaster. Text alongside reads Children in Scoltnad Issue 7 Out now for all Children in Scotland members. Insight cover illustration: Juliana Isaza-Correa
The spring issue of our member magazine Insight is out now!
This edition considers the difficult decisions and new directions that sometimes need to be taken to ensure transformational change for children and young people.
In-depth interviews, inspiring features and opinion pieces: bit.ly/4hWm49N
New blog!ποΈ
Ahead of Month of the Military Child, Children in Scotlandβs Head of Services Billy Anderson discusses the resilience displayed by military children and the lessons we can learn from them.
Read Billy's brilliant blog here: childreninscotland.org.uk/month-of-the...
A table filled with colourful plastic sensory toys, including balls and puzzles
A room full of seated people face a screen
Another brilliant Children in Scotland event has taken place in Stirling today - our residential exploring trauma and self care. 16 delegates have been off to a great start with lots of interactive activities.
Plenty more to do tomorrow, including our wellbeing walksπ·
A graphic promoting the new Scottish Government guides for younger children, young people and parents and carers.
ICYMI: The Scottish Government has launched a new online information resource, βKeeping children safe in Scotlandβ, with guides for children, young people and families who want to learn more about or may be involved in the child protection process in Scotland: buff.ly/4i9hiX3
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There's still time to book your free places for Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as a range of online session options: bit.ly/4hKG2VG
19.02.2025 13:36 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Our team are in Inverness for a training day with pupil support staff focused on improving care experienced learners' experiences at school - thanks to everyone joining us today! #KeepThePromise
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The top section of this image has a purple background with white text that reads 'Looking for more information about additional support needs and support for learning?' Below this, is a white block with the red YouTube logo in the middle. In the bottom section of the image there is a purple background and white text that reads 'Visit our YouTube channel', below this in yellow text, it says '@EnquireReachASL'. Below this in the centre is the Enquire and Reach logo.
Did you know? You can access our library of free webinars on our YouTube channel! πΊ π
It includes information sessions for professionals, sessions for parents or carers and the latest episodes of our Lunchtime Listen discussion series.
Take a look around: youtube.com/@EnquireReachASL/videos
