Caitlin Forrest
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Caitlin Forrest
@caitlinforrest.bsky.social
Membership and Social Media Officer for Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights). All views are my own. #UNCRCScotland #HumanRights #BabyUNCRC #RightsOnTrack
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Nominate Together for children & young people special draw, from 16 to 22 June

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Help us continue to strive towards our vision where Scotland becomes a place where every baby, child & young person grows up in an atmosphere of happiness, love & understanding
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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive £5,000 in the Movement for Good draw.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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"A Safeguarder is tasked with protecting children’s best interests by considering their views, needs & rights, & making recommendations to the Children’s Hearing or Sheriff about what should happen next for the child" - @childrenfirst.bsky.social

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June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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"Together’s training and professional development opportunities ensure we are up to date on changes in the social and political landscape in relation to children and families."

Read: togetherscotland.blog/2025/06/09/m...
June 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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" @childrenfirst.bsky.social Safeguarders Panel Team are responsible for managing & operating the national Safeguarders panel. This includes recruitment, training, manging feedback & concerns, & monitoring the performance of Safeguarders across Scotland"

Read: togetherscotland.blog/2025/06/09/m...
June 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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International Day of Play, a day to celebrate children's right to play & recreation

Some reflections from our member @forceschildscot.bsky.social on how life in an Armed Forces family can affect children's play,& why it's essential we protect this right
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Marking the International Day of Play - Forces Children Scotland
Today is the first ever International Day of Play.   The right to play is enshrined in Article 31 of the UNCRC. It says that every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of c...
forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
June 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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‼️Read our latest membership spotlight from @childrenfirst.bsky.social Safeguarders Panel Team

Don't miss an opportunity to learn more about Children First & how they "stand up for children, keep them safe & support them to recover from trauma & abuse"

togetherscotland.blog/2025/06/09/m...
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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🚨1 week to go...

Our next online #UNCRC training, Children’s Human Rights Approach session

“masterclass in online engagement, including such slick supporting materials, as ever, with perfectly timed break & a wonderfully calm atmosphere” #UNCRCScotland

www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
June 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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🎉Delighted to announce membership spotlight by @childrenfirst.bsky.social, Safeguarders Panel Team

They continue to grow connections & relationships with agencies, & ensure every1 knows how to approach them with queries or feedback about Safeguarder practice

togetherscotland.blog/2025/06/09/m...
Membership Spotlight – Children First
Membership Spotlight highlights the work of our member organisations and outlines how other individuals and NGOs can support them. Together is shining a light on a long-term member, Children First,…
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June 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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🛞Spun the wheel & delighted to share winner of free #UNCRC training place "Taking a Children’s Human Rights Approach in Practice" for #MembershipMay is...drum roll please🥁... Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre

We will contact you directly for further details
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
June 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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What role do hobbies play in your child’s life?

In Finland & Iceland, national policy supports children & young people to have free access to hobbies

@parentingscotland.bsky.social want to know if parents & carers in Scotland think this could work here! #Hobbies

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June 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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🎉It's #MembershipMay

We're delighted to announce one of our newest members spotlight which is @harmenyed.bsky.social

Harmeny Education Trust provides residential childcare & education to children & young people whose lives have been impacted by trauma

Read: togetherscotland.blog/2025/05/19/m...
May 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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💭Member @enquirereachasl.bsky.social says:

"We have worked together formally and informally in a number of ways over the years and always find Together’s knowledge, expertise and support to be invaluable" #MembershipMay
May 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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💭Member @starcatchersuk.bsky.social says:

"Working in partnership with a range of orgs, who all represent a real diversity of the lived experience of the very youngest children & their families in Scotland, offers us all an invaluable op to work together to affect real change" #MembershipMay
May 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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💭Member @forceschildscot.bsky.social says:

"At Together, we had the privilege of working alongside armed forces children and young people to shape our State of Children’s Rights Report 2024.” #MembershipMay
May 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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💭Member enquirereachasl.bsky.social says:

"We have a lot of similar values & share the vision that children & young people should be supported, included & listened to when it comes to decisions that directly affect them." #MembershipMay @childreninscotland.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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💭Member @parentingscotland.bsky.social says:

"...explores how the rights of babies can be realised & how we can increase emphasis on voices of babies in decision making processes. This is fascinating, exciting & important work, & an area that parents & carers need to be involved in" #MembershipMay
May 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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🤷Why would your organisation or individuals benefit from signing up to our online workshop on taking a Children's Human Rights Approach?

Sarah & Mary, from our team & leading the session, talk in-depth about the benefits of signing up #UNCRCScotland #BabyUNCRC

togetherscotland.blog/2025/02/25/q...
Q&A: Together’s UNCRC Training – Taking a Children’s Human Rights Approach in Practice
Written by Sarah McDermott and Mary Campbell Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) recently announced an online interactive workshop that will support individuals and organisations to …
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May 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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We are delighted to host a study visit with Finland’s Central Union for Child Welfare this week @lskl.fi

The group has been meeting our members to hear about Scotland’s approach to protecting children’s rights

#UNCRCScotland #BabyUNCRC #RightsOnTrack
May 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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💭Member @sharedparentsco.bsky.social says:

"Being a member of Together means organisations like Shared Parenting Scotland can actively participate in advancing children’s rights and benefit from connecting with a supportive community dedicated to this cause" #MembershipMay
May 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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💭Member @sharedparentsco.bsky.social says:

"...great for expressing views & contributing to promotion & protection of human rights in Scotland. The group’s advocacy, training & resources on children’s rights keep people & orgs informed & engaged & provide great networking ops.” #MembershipMay
May 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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💭Member @forceschildscot.bsky.social says:

"new Charter, co-produced with armed forces children & young people, aims to keep the focus on their rights & drive forward positive change. It is more than a document –a testament to vision & values of children who refuse to be left out...” #MembershipMay
May 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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#BankHolidayMonday It's Together's #MembershipMay

Not yet a member?

We'll be sharing quotes from orgs who highlight benefits of being a member

Join our mission to ensure that all babies, children & young people growing up in Scotland have all their human rights respected, protected, & fulfilled
May 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Attendee at our UNCRC Training -Taking a Children's Human Rights Approach in Practice says:

"I really enjoyed the depth of conversation around the 5 principles.”

Sign up to our training here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
May 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Attendee at UNCRC Training -Taking a Children's Human Rights Approach in Practice:

"𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝘩 𝑠𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠, 𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟, 𝑤𝑖𝑡𝘩 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠 & 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑚 𝑎𝑡𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑝𝘩𝑒𝑟𝑒.”

Sign up to training: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...
May 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Recommend us to a charity friend 🫶 #MembershipMay
Today is the start of Together’s #MembershipMay

Not yet a member?

We'll be sharing quotes from orgs who highlight benefits of being a member

Join our mission to ensure that all babies, children & young people growing up in Scotland have all their human rights respected, protected, & fulfilled
May 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM