Hear it from our own David Yule, who has been working with the group: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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Hear it from our own David Yule, who has been working with the group: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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It's #WelcomeToYourVote Week 🙌
Members of the Youth Voice Network for Scotland have been busy creating new resources and content to help more young people understand why voting matters ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026 🗳️
childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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@childreninscotland.bsky.social have two great opportunities to join the Services Team:
➡️PARTICIPATION OFFICER - My Rights, My Say. Closing: Thurs 12 March (9am).
➡️ SENIOR MEDIATOR - Resolve Mediation. Closing: Thurs 26 March (9am).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/work-with-us/
Today marks the beginning of 'Welcome to Your Vote Week' 🥳
It is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting.
👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...
Children in Scotland and GCVS will be sharing our broader reflections and learning from the event over the coming weeks 🔔 🔜
09.03.2026 10:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We are really excited to have John H. McKendrick chairing the day, and to have key notes from Jimmy Paul and Satwat Rehman. We will also hear from a range of exciting workshops, exploring emerging practice and live examples of collaborative working in Scotland.
09.03.2026 10:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0With a focus on children’s services and tackling child poverty the event looks to support all partners to contribute to change within their local systems, by exploring good practice.
09.03.2026 10:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Funded by Scottish Government and supported by COSLA, this event brings together public and third sector partners from across Scotland to share learning on meaningful collaboration.
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Busy morning!
Children in Scotland and GCVS are delighted to be delivering our Collaborating for Impact – Improving Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families conference at Verity House today 🗣️
#WTYVW is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting 🗳️
Every year, The Electoral Commission invite schools, youth groups, and local elections teams to join us in celebrating democracy
👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...
Sharon Colvin, Chief Exec at 3D (Drumchapel) Families, speaks to Innes in the latest 'in conversation' series 🗣️
👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
A graphic with News written in extra white large font on a dark purple background has a light purple text box positioned on top. It features the headline New Service Manager for Enquire and names Alison Hay as the person taking up the post. Additional information highlights Alison's experience within the childcare sector, including specifically on leading projects to improve childcare provision in the early years. Card one of two.
The second card features a quote in a light purple text box and on the same background as the previous card. The quote from Alison Hay, new Service Manager for Enquire reads Enquire is an invaluable service for anyone navigating the world of additional support for learning and are a key stakeholder in the work to improve provision and delivery of ASL. I'm pleased to be leading the team during this time when children's rights, education and support for learning is positioned high on the political and public agenda. Card two of two.
NEWS: New Service Manager for Enquire
Alison Hay has been appointed Service Manager (Maternity Cover) for Enquire, for a period of 12 months.
Read more: enquire.org.uk/news/new-ser...
Welcome to the team Alison!
#News #Enquire @childreninscotland.bsky.social
#WTYVW is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting 🗳️
Every year, The Electoral Commission invite schools, youth groups, and local elections teams to join us in celebrating democracy
👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...
From April 2022- May 2025, 30% of all enquiries to Enquire's helpline were related to school placement.
Key issues emerged as:
- understanding processes
- communication
- the appeals system
- transport
- transitions
Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
It's the start of a new month and the perfect time to welcome our new members 👋
Please take a moment to check out these brilliant organisations and how they are helping children and young people to flourish.
Find our full list of members here: childreninscotland.org.uk/members-dire...
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The My Rights, My Say Young Advisors are looking for new recruits ‼️
The Young Advisors are a group of young people working together to shape the My Rights, My Say service & share their view on additional support for learning.
More info 👉 myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...
David Yule 🗣️ "Insights from the briefing tell us that school placement processes are operating under considerable pressure."
childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
[NEW] 📢
We have announced a new policy briefing on additional support needs in school placements, highlighting significant inconsistencies and inequalities in how children and young people are supported to access services.
Read here: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
The Youth Voice Network for Scotland is a group delivered by Children in Scotland on behalf of the Electoral Commission. The group are aged 12-18 and are working to increase knowledge and understanding of democracy and politics among young people.
👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
Online safety is often discussed without fully hearing from the young people it affects most. As part of the Be Cyber Safe NI project, young people across Northern Ireland led a new podcast series that speaks directly to parents and carers.
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"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." 🤌
👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
What else did she talk about? 🗣️
childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
WATCH 📺
On Tuesday, Marie Harrison of our My Rights, My Say service participated in an evidence session at the Parliament contributing to a discussion on neurodivergence in Scotland.
It was hosted by the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6nA...
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The My Rights, My Say Young Advisors are looking for new recruits ‼️
The Young Advisors are a group of young people working together to shape the My Rights, My Say service & share their view on additional support for learning.
More info 👉 myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...
Did you know that Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, plays a key role in planning our conference?
Read more about their 2026 conference workshop selection, in their own words: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
Yesterday, @parliament.scot took evidence on neurodivergence in Scotland.
Marie Harrison, Service Manager of @childreninscotland.bsky.social Children's Views service contributed, discussing support in schools and referencing evidence from Enquire.
scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...
If you are in Edinburgh for Day Two of the #SCVOGathering, make sure you pop over to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social stall for a chat - including more about the work we do here at Enquire!
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We spoke with two of the people instrumental in making the project as impactful as it is today 🗣️
👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
