@scotchildlaw.bsky.social
Specialist hub protecting Children's Rights in Scotland. We can help with all Scottish child law questions via advice@sclc.org.uk
Applications open till 19th May! ⏰
We’re looking for a support worker to join our team in our new community clinic.
⏰ 3 days per week
✉️ £28,000 per annum (pro-rata)
📌 Flexible hybrid working environment
⚖️ Opportunity to make a huge impact
To apply: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
As in organisation, we are committed to human rights. This has always included trans rights, and always will.
Unfortunately, our advice line is still shut but we have updated our resource list to include more LGBT and trans-specific resources:
sclc.org.uk/resources/
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We were shocked by last week Supreme Court decision which will have significant impact on everyone’s rights. Following this decision, we feel it is important to be clear that at SCLC, we support and stand in solidarity with the trans community.
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🚨 Less than a week until our UNCRC Masterclass
Our masterclass is only £50 and open to anyone looking to become more knowledgeable on child law.
‼️ Free for our volunteers and members!
✉️ Email to book: events@sclc.org.uk
🚨Our advice line is now temporarily closed. We've unfortunately had to make this difficult decision due to unforeseen circumstances.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this, and we hope to open our advice line again in early May.
We know that free advice can be a lifeline for many families, young people and children facing difficult situations. In the meantime, we have a list of resources and organisation who can help on our website: sclc.org.uk/resources/
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We will be able to respond to any enquiry sent before that date, but any enquiry sent afterwards will not receive a response until we reopen the advice line.
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🚨 Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we must temporarily shut our advice line. This hasn’t been an easy decision, and we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that we can be back up in early May.
It will be closed on Wednesday 12th March at 9am.
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📅 Coming up! Want to learn more about #UNCRC in Scotland?
Our masterclass is only £50 and open to anyone looking to know more on #ChildLaw
‼️ Free for our volunteers and 25% off for our members!
✉️ Email us to book your place: events@sclc.org.uk
⚖️ Become a member: sclc.org.uk/membership/
We regularly get emails from parents and carers of children with additional support needs who's rights are being breached.
Our solicitors provide vital info and advice on children's rights, but we know that systemic changes are needed.
⤵️ Great piece with lots of info and stats on this issue!
AdRESS is a new advice service launched to advocate for parents and carers who have a child that has experienced incidents of racially motivated bullying and attacks at school. launched by @crer-scotland.bsky.social .
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📅 Do you understand the UNCRC and how it impacts your work
Our masterclass is only £50 and open to anyone looking to become more knowledgeable on #ChildLaw
‼️ Free for our volunteers and 25% off for our members!
✉️ Email us to book: events@sclc.org.uk
⚖️ Become a member: sclc.org.uk/membership/
📅 Want to learn more about #UNCRC in Scotland?
Our masterclass is only £50 and open to anyone looking to become more knowledgeable on #ChildLaw
‼️ Free for our volunteers and 25% off for our members!
✉️ Email us to book your place: events@sclc.org.uk
⚖️ Become a member: sclc.org.uk/membership/
⭐️ Thank you National Lottery for funding our work!
⚖️ We want our services to reach more people than ever so we will soon be providing more in-person advice to reduce barriers around our services and be more connected with local communities.
Read more: sclc.org.uk/national-lot...
‼️ Applications close on Monday ⏰
We’re looking for a solicitor to join our team in our new community clinic.
⏰ 4 days per week
✉️ £35,000 per annum (pro-rata)
📌 Flexible hybrid working environment
⚖️ Opportunity to make a huge impact
For more information: sclc.org.uk/solicitor-co...
Had a lovely day delivering child maintenance training for @fifegingerbread.bsky.social on Tuesday! A fantastic group of delegates and great discussions. Thanks to everyone for coming out! @scotchildlaw.bsky.social
#ChildrensRights #ChildLaw #ChildMaintenance #LegalTraining
📢 In 2024, we experienced a 130% surge in enquiries as families and children faced increasingly complex challenges. Our work highlights the urgent need to remove barriers to justice, improve legal aid, and ensure children’s voices are heard.
🔹 Read full report here: sclc.org.uk/our-impact-r...
Are you a qualified solicitor passionate about children's rights and supporting those who need it most?
Come and join our team! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a solicitor to work in our new in-person clinic in Govanhill
#ChildLaw #UNCRCScotland #ChildrensRights
🚨 We’re hiring! We’re looking for a solicitor to join our team in our new community clinic set to open this year.
⏰ 4 days per week
✉️ £35,000 per annum (pro-rata)
📌 Flexible hybrid working environment
⚖️ Opportunity to make a huge impact
For more information: sclc.org.uk/solicitor-co...
⭐️ Hello! ⭐️
We've just made the move to Bluesky and we will posting here regularly with updates on our work, reports, trainings, job offers and many more.
We're working on multiple projects to improve children's rights in Scotland and will soon be publishing reports so follow us for more!
