Rebecca Spillane
@beckyporty.bsky.social
Believer in the importance of children having a voice, high quality public services and equity!
UNCRC Implementation Project Manager at the Improvement Service.
#UNCRC #ChildPoverty #HumanRights #inclusion
Often found on the beach or baking a cake!
UNCRC Implementation Project Manager at the Improvement Service.
#UNCRC #ChildPoverty #HumanRights #inclusion
Often found on the beach or baking a cake!
A beautiful day to be in @orkneycouncil.bsky.social supporting them to progress their work on children's rights!
September 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A beautiful day to be in @orkneycouncil.bsky.social supporting them to progress their work on children's rights!
I've had a fantastic morning with @eastayrshire.bsky.social today as they gathered their #UNCRC champions together to continue to develop their approach to children's rights across the authority #ChildrensRights
June 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I've had a fantastic morning with @eastayrshire.bsky.social today as they gathered their #UNCRC champions together to continue to develop their approach to children's rights across the authority #ChildrensRights
A chat with Geoff was always inspiring & thought provoking. May he rest in peace.
BBC News - 'Intellectual giant' Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - 'Intellectual giant' Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85
Sir Geoff moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.
www.bbc.com
June 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A chat with Geoff was always inspiring & thought provoking. May he rest in peace.
BBC News - 'Intellectual giant' Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - 'Intellectual giant' Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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New figures reveal 240,000 children in Scotland are living in poverty; a staggering and heartbreaking 1 in 5.
We acknowledge this is a welcome drop from 23% to 22%, but for what is a Scottish Government priority, more - much more - is needed! #HousingEmergency
🔗 shelterscotland.org/1in5-Poverty
We acknowledge this is a welcome drop from 23% to 22%, but for what is a Scottish Government priority, more - much more - is needed! #HousingEmergency
🔗 shelterscotland.org/1in5-Poverty
March 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
New figures reveal 240,000 children in Scotland are living in poverty; a staggering and heartbreaking 1 in 5.
We acknowledge this is a welcome drop from 23% to 22%, but for what is a Scottish Government priority, more - much more - is needed! #HousingEmergency
🔗 shelterscotland.org/1in5-Poverty
We acknowledge this is a welcome drop from 23% to 22%, but for what is a Scottish Government priority, more - much more - is needed! #HousingEmergency
🔗 shelterscotland.org/1in5-Poverty
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Reported cuts to disability support risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty:
- 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP
- 290,000 of these children are already in poverty
More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...
- 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP
- 290,000 of these children are already in poverty
More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...
Cuts to disability benefits would undermine government plans to tackle child poverty, warns charity
Reported cuts to disability payments risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty, new analysis by Child Poverty Action Group shows.
cpag.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reported cuts to disability support risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty:
- 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP
- 290,000 of these children are already in poverty
More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...
- 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP
- 290,000 of these children are already in poverty
More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...
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📣Child Poverty & the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference
📅 Mon 17 March, UofG
Keynotes: @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @cypcs.bsky.social, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social🧵
Register for our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social!
www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
📅 Mon 17 March, UofG
Keynotes: @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @cypcs.bsky.social, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social🧵
Register for our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social!
www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
Aberlour | Child Poverty and the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference
Aberlour is co-hosting a national conference with the University of Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy, focusing on tackling child poverty through public debt reform this Debt Awareness Week.
www.aberlour.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📣Child Poverty & the Public Debt Crisis: A National Conference
📅 Mon 17 March, UofG
Keynotes: @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @cypcs.bsky.social, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social🧵
Register for our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social!
www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
📅 Mon 17 March, UofG
Keynotes: @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, @moragtreanor.bsky.social, @cypcs.bsky.social, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social🧵
Register for our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social!
www.aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
Babies are born communicating - we just don't always listen. A brilliant start to the @starcatchersuk.bsky.social Voice of the Baby event in Stirling to this morning! #UNCRC #BabyVoice
March 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Babies are born communicating - we just don't always listen. A brilliant start to the @starcatchersuk.bsky.social Voice of the Baby event in Stirling to this morning! #UNCRC #BabyVoice
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Temporary accommodation isn’t a home.
When one child's sister is forced into an electricity cupboard, another is terrified of violence, and a third suffers damp conditions, it’s clear: 10,360 kids in Scotland deserve better.
We owe them our fight. #HousingEmergency www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhlh...
When one child's sister is forced into an electricity cupboard, another is terrified of violence, and a third suffers damp conditions, it’s clear: 10,360 kids in Scotland deserve better.
We owe them our fight. #HousingEmergency www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhlh...
In Their Own Words: Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation
YouTube video by ShelterScotland
www.youtube.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Temporary accommodation isn’t a home.
When one child's sister is forced into an electricity cupboard, another is terrified of violence, and a third suffers damp conditions, it’s clear: 10,360 kids in Scotland deserve better.
We owe them our fight. #HousingEmergency www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhlh...
When one child's sister is forced into an electricity cupboard, another is terrified of violence, and a third suffers damp conditions, it’s clear: 10,360 kids in Scotland deserve better.
We owe them our fight. #HousingEmergency www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhlh...
A hugely important report on children's right to education has been published by @auditscotland.bsky.social focused on the need for a fundamental review of additional support for learning in Scotland.
#Article29 #UNCRC
audit.scot/news/fundame...
#Article29 #UNCRC
audit.scot/news/fundame...
Fundamental review needed of planning and resourcing of additional support for learning | Audit Scotland
The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school education
audit.scot
February 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A hugely important report on children's right to education has been published by @auditscotland.bsky.social focused on the need for a fundamental review of additional support for learning in Scotland.
#Article29 #UNCRC
audit.scot/news/fundame...
#Article29 #UNCRC
audit.scot/news/fundame...
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Children tell us they don't get the support they need to learn. Too many are failed by a system that doesn't deliver their rights. @auditscotland.bsky.social report reveals scale of unmet need is unknown. The Scottish Government must commit to full-scale education reform.
Response: bit.ly/4kbbRbX
Response: bit.ly/4kbbRbX
Statement: Commissioner responds to Audit Scotland report on additional support for learning
Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, warns that too many children are being failed by an education system that does not uphold their rights. Responding to Audit Scotland’...
bit.ly
February 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Children tell us they don't get the support they need to learn. Too many are failed by a system that doesn't deliver their rights. @auditscotland.bsky.social report reveals scale of unmet need is unknown. The Scottish Government must commit to full-scale education reform.
Response: bit.ly/4kbbRbX
Response: bit.ly/4kbbRbX
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📢Keynote speaker announcement📢
@cypcs.bsky.social Nicola Killean will deliver a keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places are very limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
@cypcs.bsky.social Nicola Killean will deliver a keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places are very limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
February 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢Keynote speaker announcement📢
@cypcs.bsky.social Nicola Killean will deliver a keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places are very limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
@cypcs.bsky.social Nicola Killean will deliver a keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places are very limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...
BBC News - Deaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Deaf pupil wins legal fight for sign language interpreter in class
Niamdh Braid sued Fife Council to get a sign language interpreter to help with her learning.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
BBC News - Deaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“Sadly, it is rare that more than a few short days go past without new reports of children being killed and injured.” -
UNICEF Sudan's Annmarie Swai.
The rights of children in Sudan must be respected and protected. The violence must end NOW.
Statement: unicef.link/40FQxCm
UNICEF Sudan's Annmarie Swai.
The rights of children in Sudan must be respected and protected. The violence must end NOW.
Statement: unicef.link/40FQxCm
February 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Sadly, it is rare that more than a few short days go past without new reports of children being killed and injured.” -
UNICEF Sudan's Annmarie Swai.
The rights of children in Sudan must be respected and protected. The violence must end NOW.
Statement: unicef.link/40FQxCm
UNICEF Sudan's Annmarie Swai.
The rights of children in Sudan must be respected and protected. The violence must end NOW.
Statement: unicef.link/40FQxCm
Reposted by Rebecca Spillane
In 2023, @yasminibison.bsky.social launched our 'AI for public good' work
Unlike our other policy programmes, we were positioned as an explorer, posing thought-provoking questions and gathering audiences to generate new ideas in response
🔎 Read our reflections:
jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi... 1/2
Unlike our other policy programmes, we were positioned as an explorer, posing thought-provoking questions and gathering audiences to generate new ideas in response
🔎 Read our reflections:
jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi... 1/2
An update on AI at JRF
Reflections on JRF’s AI for public good programme - what we've learnt so far, and what's next for this topic.
jrf.org.uk
February 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In 2023, @yasminibison.bsky.social launched our 'AI for public good' work
Unlike our other policy programmes, we were positioned as an explorer, posing thought-provoking questions and gathering audiences to generate new ideas in response
🔎 Read our reflections:
jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi... 1/2
Unlike our other policy programmes, we were positioned as an explorer, posing thought-provoking questions and gathering audiences to generate new ideas in response
🔎 Read our reflections:
jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi... 1/2
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📣Imagination meets tender moments
Anam alba & @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social delighted to co-host a day with @danwuori.bsky.social in North Lan on the 1 March
As trust, language & body awareness develop, babies have lots of stories to share with us
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Anam alba & @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social delighted to co-host a day with @danwuori.bsky.social in North Lan on the 1 March
As trust, language & body awareness develop, babies have lots of stories to share with us
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📣Imagination meets tender moments
Anam alba & @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social delighted to co-host a day with @danwuori.bsky.social in North Lan on the 1 March
As trust, language & body awareness develop, babies have lots of stories to share with us
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Anam alba & @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social delighted to co-host a day with @danwuori.bsky.social in North Lan on the 1 March
As trust, language & body awareness develop, babies have lots of stories to share with us
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
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🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.
www.ippr.org/articles/hom...
www.ippr.org/articles/hom...
The homes that children deserve: Housing policy to support families | IPPR
Children need a firm foundation on which to build their lives, namely a secure and warm home which meets their needs and those of their family. But it must
www.ippr.org
February 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.
www.ippr.org/articles/hom...
www.ippr.org/articles/hom...
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88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
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ICYMI!
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
First legal case decided under UNCRC Act
Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
We ...
www.togetherscotland.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ICYMI!
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Stuck at home because of the storm? Why not learn more about children's rights and their legal protection in Scotland by visiting our web resource with a wide range of resources available to support you! #UNCRC #ChildrensRights #Scotland
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Understanding Children's Human Rights
A Guide for the Public Sector in Scotland
storymaps.arcgis.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Stuck at home because of the storm? Why not learn more about children's rights and their legal protection in Scotland by visiting our web resource with a wide range of resources available to support you! #UNCRC #ChildrensRights #Scotland
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storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8cf8...
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The Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland official account is now on Bluesky. Please give it a follow! @cypcs.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland official account is now on Bluesky. Please give it a follow! @cypcs.bsky.social
Being homeless has a significant impact on children's lives. Join us for our next Children's Rights Conversation where we will focus on #ChildrensRights and #Homelessness in Scotland. Speakers include Mhairi Snowden, Shelter and Cyrenians. To register for your free place visit ow.ly/24S250UIlSH
Children’s Rights Conversations: Homelessness in Scotland
Following up on our previous Children’s Rights Conversation webinars, the Improvement Service is pleased to host an event focused on Children’s Rights and Homelessness.
ow.ly
January 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Being homeless has a significant impact on children's lives. Join us for our next Children's Rights Conversation where we will focus on #ChildrensRights and #Homelessness in Scotland. Speakers include Mhairi Snowden, Shelter and Cyrenians. To register for your free place visit ow.ly/24S250UIlSH
Great to hear these young people talk about their rights and which ones surprised them #UNCRC
🌟 Another Inspiring Year at @BTYSTE!
🧠 The Ombudsman for Children’s Office had an incredible few days meeting some of the brightest and most passionate young people in Ireland!
🎥 Check out what students had to say - you might be surprised too!
#btyste #btyste2025 #OCOIreland
🧠 The Ombudsman for Children’s Office had an incredible few days meeting some of the brightest and most passionate young people in Ireland!
🎥 Check out what students had to say - you might be surprised too!
#btyste #btyste2025 #OCOIreland
January 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Great to hear these young people talk about their rights and which ones surprised them #UNCRC
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As part of our Aberdeen Gender Inequality & Poverty Project, our Training Lead was at Grampian Women's Aid today exploring the impact of DA on women's financial independence.
We want to thank the session's participants for their contributions and Grampian Women's Aid for facilitating the space💫
We want to thank the session's participants for their contributions and Grampian Women's Aid for facilitating the space💫
January 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As part of our Aberdeen Gender Inequality & Poverty Project, our Training Lead was at Grampian Women's Aid today exploring the impact of DA on women's financial independence.
We want to thank the session's participants for their contributions and Grampian Women's Aid for facilitating the space💫
We want to thank the session's participants for their contributions and Grampian Women's Aid for facilitating the space💫
Reposted by Rebecca Spillane
Since the mid-2000s the employment rate of single mothers has risen from 52 to 66% & the fraction of mothers living with a partner who are doing paid work has risen from 69 to 77%
This increase in parental employment has changed the labour market profile of parents in poverty https://buff.ly/4iZATds
This increase in parental employment has changed the labour market profile of parents in poverty https://buff.ly/4iZATds
January 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Since the mid-2000s the employment rate of single mothers has risen from 52 to 66% & the fraction of mothers living with a partner who are doing paid work has risen from 69 to 77%
This increase in parental employment has changed the labour market profile of parents in poverty https://buff.ly/4iZATds
This increase in parental employment has changed the labour market profile of parents in poverty https://buff.ly/4iZATds