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Official account. We are CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. www.celcis.org

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This free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 12 February and is entitled ‘What are the impacts of using AI transcription tools in social care?’
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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unitefoundation.bsky.social
Care experienced and estranged students studying at our partner universities can now apply for the Unite Foundation Scholarship!

They could receive up to three years of free accommodation, providing a safe and stable #HomeAtUniversity.

Find out more at: unitefoundation.org.uk/scholarship
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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opfs.org.uk
Tailored financial support can be life-changing for single parents 💛
Our latest Impact Report shows how the right help makes finances feel manageable — and futures brighter.

Read more ⬇️
tinyurl.com/492e3a5m

#SingleParents #FinancialSupport #ImpactReport
Read our latest Impact Report "The best thing that they [OPFS did for me and my son was they guided me in the right direction for me to get funding for new flooring and sensory toys for my ASN boy." Single parent, North Lanarkshire. Image of young boy lying on a round swing with hands on floor. Find out more at www.opfs.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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familyrightsgp.bsky.social
🔎 Worried about what deprivation of liberty means for children?
Family Rights Group has clear advice on DoLs & secure accommodation orders.
👉 Learn about your rights & get support
https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/what/deprivation-of-liberty-dols-and-secure-accommodation-orders-for-children/
Promotional graphic from the Family Rights Group about advice resources for when a child is deprived of their liberty. It features a search bar with the query “What does it mean when a child is deprived of their liberty?” and a photo of a young person in a red sweater and headphones sitting cross-legged. The background is purple with white text offering free specialist advice for parents and carers. The Family Rights Group logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
Every child deserves to feel happy, safe and hopeful about their future.

But our new report show that far too many don’t.

Our 21 years of research into children’s wellbeing reveal that school and appearance are the most problematic aspects of life for children.

Read: https://ow.ly/NvNI50Yc8v3
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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youngscot.bsky.social
On #SaferInternetDay, we’re reminded how vital it is to keep young people safe online.

Our digital safety hub developed with Police Scotland gives 11–25s clear advice to stay safe online: young.scot/safety

🤝 Collaboration is key! #OnlineSafety #Cybercrime
February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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tesmagazine.bsky.social
More than 1 in 10 students aged 13 to 17 have witnessed their peers using AI to create sexual deepfakes, research suggests
1 in 10 students sees peers make sexual deepfakes
And a third of teenagers are using AI for mental health support, according to research into young people’s use of technology
www.tes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM
celcis.org
Not too late!
Still time to sign up to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 10 February and is entitled ‘Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children’s care and protection?’
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
celcis.org
This safer internet day is about smart tech and safe choices. Watch this conversation between Police Scotland, the Internet Watch Foundation and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation about what we need to know about protecting children and the risk of online abuse: buff.ly/uy8ZeiT #SaferInternetDay
A graphic promoting a webinar published on the CELCIS website entitled "Protecting children and the risk of online sexual abuse: what do we need to know?".
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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uksic.bsky.social
Today is #SaferInternetDay!

To find out more about getting involved, as well as access all of the free resources, top tips, quizzes and more, visit:

saferinternet.org.uk/blog/almost-...
Almost all young Brits use AI – more than half say it makes life better - UK Safer Internet Centre
Research for Safer Internet Day 2026 reveals 60% of teens worry about AI being used to make inappropriate pictures of them
saferinternet.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
celcis.org
Have you taken a look at our series of short explainer videos which cover the basic concepts behind AI systems? Take a look here: buff.ly/VmOPRLe
A graphic to promote the Artificial Intelligence explainer videos which are available on the CELCIS website, and which support the Emerging Insights of webinars about AI and the potential opportunities and challenges of how AI could be and is being used in children's social care and how it is impacting young lives.
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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During 2026, the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care will focus on how the Identity of care givers can be shaped by people's relationships, interactions, connections to objects, or their culture and heritage, and how this shapes a sense of self and belonging. Find out more: buff.ly/yrqwLkC
A graphic on behalf of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, which is published by CELCIS, calling for articles and papers for the next issue.
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Sign up to join the next CELCIS Education Forum which will be on supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience Book your place: buff.ly/NneITHZ
A graphic to promote CELCIS's next Education Forum which will be held on 19 February and will be about supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience.
February 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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Sign up for this webinar to explore how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving support and outcomes for children, young people and their families in Scotland. We'll share practical steps, insights and local approaches to strengthening whole family support: buff.ly/EH6Alm9
A graphic promoting a webinar hosted by CELCIS and designed to share learning from Whole Family Support Work. It is entitled: "The role of collaboration in supporting change" and will take place 24 February 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Join us tomorrow for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 10 February and is entitled ‘Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children’s care and protection?’
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Join CELCIS's first online Education Forum of 2026 when Professor Rose Griffiths, University of Leicester, will explore why some children with care experience may find challenges in learning mathematics and what helps improve numeracy, confidence and educational outcomes: buff.ly/NneITHZ
A graphic to promote CELCIS's next Education Forum which will be held on 19 February and will be about supporting numeracy and educational outcomes for children and young people with care experience.
February 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Next Thursday, this free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 12 February and is entitled ‘What are the impacts of using AI transcription tools in social care?’
February 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Join this webinar to discover how collaborative practice and shared leadership is driving joined-up improvement for children, young people and families in Scotland. We'll examine processes and approaches practitioners are using locally to strengthen whole family support: buff.ly/EH6Alm9
A graphic promoting a webinar hosted by CELCIS and designed to share learning from Whole Family Support Work. It is entitled: "The role of collaboration in supporting change" and will take place 24 February 2026.
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Next Tuesday, join us for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 10 February and is entitled ‘Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children’s care and protection?’
February 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
celcis.org
This free webinar will explore the experiences and attitudes towards using AI tools in note taking, meeting transcription and summarising actions in social work practice, as well as the wider impacts these technologies have on care: buff.ly/Ft8tZiq
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 12 February and is entitled ‘What are the impacts of using AI transcription tools in social care?’
February 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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opfs.org.uk
We’re hiring in Edinburgh 💼

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 (part-time) with OPFS.
Support #singleparents & provide #housing rights #advice.

📅 Apply by 20 Feb, 5pm

opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#CharityJobs #EdinburghJobs #PartTimeJobs #FamilySupport #HousingSupport
We are hiring. Family Support Worker. Part-time, Edinburgh. Applications close 20 February. Clip art image of a house. Photo of women with her back to the camera looking at and talking to a young women holding a baby with paper work on table in-between them. One Parent Families Scotland logo.
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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scotssocialwork.bsky.social
Course Outline: Cultural curiosity is more than recognising differences in race or religion; it involves recognising that we are all shaped by our experiences and are influenced by cultural norms and understanding.

basw.co.uk/events/cultu...
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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thepromise.scot
This year is a vital year for the promise. It is up to all of us to ensure we build on momentum and accelerate the pace of change ahead.

Check out the route maps here: ow.ly/H0Py50Y8MZk
The Route Maps : Plan 24-30
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February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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thepromise.scot
The route to 2030 is clearer than ever.

Collaborating with partners across sectors, we have updated all 25 route maps to set out what needs to change and by who from now until 2030.
Timeline graphic showing key milestones for 2026 through 2030 text above explaining that the Plan 24-30 Route Maps provide clarity and direction to what needs to change, by when, and by who to keep the promise.
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
celcis.org
Join us for this webinar to learn about examples of where systems utilising AI have been built to assist decision-making in responding to children’s care and protection needs and how these have been working: buff.ly/Nzx2WXE
A graphic to promote a series of free webinars from CELCIS which aims to explain some aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) that may impact people who work in social care, and also to discuss some of the themes around AI. The next webinar in this series will be on 10 February and is entitled ‘Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children’s care and protection?’
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM