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Children in Scotland
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Scotland's national charity working to improve children's lives.
Services: Enquire | Resolve | Reach | My Rights, My Say
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Children in Scotland's new website is here 🎉

Check out our full range of resources for Scotland's children's sector:

www.childreninscotland.org.uk
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November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Does the rewilding of day-care or school yards, contribute to children’s wellbeing & can rewilding prevent the development of immune defence disorders @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @csharkfin.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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This #AntiBullyingWeek, @respectme-scotland.bsky.social has released a powerful series of videos as part of their 'Bullying - The Power of One' campaign.

Access the videos by visiting respectme's website, or find out more by reading our summary: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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There’s only one week left until our free webinar with Teapot Trust! Join us to hear directly from young people living with chronic illness or long-term health conditions about what support helped them to engage with their education.

Book your place: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...

#asn #asl
Orange rectangle with a purple banner at the top, within the banner is text that says, "1 week to go! Supporting the education of children with long term health conditions. Wednesday 19 November 4pm - 5:30pm, online. Below is an open quote mark and underneath is a quote that states, "We want to improve understanding about how long-term health conditions can impact children’s education and what will make a real difference. The Teapot Trust have a wealth of understanding that comes directly from young people and this session will be a fantastic opportunity to share that." Below is smaller text that says, "Beth Fyfe Advice and Information Officer (Outreach and Participation), Enquire. On the right is a square image of Beth, it is a head shot taking outside. They have wavy brown hair, to the shoulder, with sunglasses resting on top of their head. They are smiling and wearing a dark tartan shirt. At the bottom right is a white banner, with the Teapot Trust logo and the Enquire and Reach logo.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We are proud to work alongside a range of excellent organisations from across the children's sector calling for all parties running in the Scottish election to #KeepThePromise
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We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.

Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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It's been a busy month with new joiners to Children in Scotland's membership! A very warm welcome to Red Fox Nursery 🎉

Find out more about our extensive membership benefits, including free training, discounts, and member resources: childreninscotland.org.uk/join-us-memb...
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.

Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Check out this new blog from Enquire!
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NEW BLOG

Hear more from Success Looks Different winners, Buchanhaven Primary School.

Depute HT, Sabrina Alexander, shares how they support staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver tailored child-centred support.

Read more: enquire.org.uk/success-look...

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Three primary school aged pupils in dark green school uniform are standing in front of floor standing banners, smiling at the camera. The banners read We're Right RAIR Bairns and have the logo for Buchanhaven Primary School. Text on the card highlights a new blog, titled RAIR Bairns, Real Success, written by Buchanhaven Primary School who are recent winners of a Success Looks Different Award. Colourful stars are embossed on the image, in celebration of their success and good practice they are sharing. A quote reads creating room for every child's potential means recognising learming doesn't look the same for everyone. It means offering varied, meaningful experiences that help children discover who they are and what they can do. The quote is accompanied by an image of a woman smiling, with long dark hair who is identified as Sabrina Alexander, Depute Head Teacher of Buchanhaven Primary School and author of the blog.
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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💚 A big thank you to everyone who has been signing and sharing our letter to the Prime Minister.

💪 With your help, we've already collected 556 signatures.

📣 Let's keep pushing for long overdue change!

👉 opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Having launched our 2026 Manifesto, we are going to be taking a deeper look each week at the six calls.

We believe that, if introduced, the six calls would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Do you work with, or support families with, a child experiencing #chronicillness?

Our next free webinar, in partnership with Teapot Trust, will discuss how long-term #health conditions can impact education & what support can make the biggest impact.

Book now: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...
An orange image with a purple banner at the top it says in white text, "2 weeks to go! Supporting the education of children with long term health conditions. Wednesday 19 November 4pm -5:30pm, online." Below the banner is further text which is a quote, "The session is based around the 'Growing up with chronic illness' resource which was co-created by a group of young people with chronic conditions sharing their experiences in their own words and own way. Focusing on the educational experiences, we will share learning on support from teachers that has been life changing." Underneath it says, "Ally Lloyd, Young Voices Participation Officer and Art Therapy Project Coordinator, Teapot Trust." Next to that is an image of Ally Lloyd outside, they are smiling, have short curly hair, wearing denim dungarees and a white long sleeve top. On the bottom right is a white banner which as the Teapot Trust logo and the Enquire/Reach logo.
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people.

Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇
Independent evaluation of under 18s elements of DBI programme – report published - Distress Brief Intervention Scotland
Picture: Front cover of the Evaluation of the Under 18s Elements of Distress Brief Intervention Report The Scottish Government has now published the report of the independent evaluation elements of th...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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In celebration of #TrusteesWeek, our CEO @judeturbyne.bsky.social has written a fantastic blog about the invaluable contribution of our Board of Directors, as well as the incredible work from other volunteer trustees across the sector.

Read her blog here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/brilli...
A Brilliant Bunch - Why I love our trustees
I have had the most excellent time working in the charity sector. I was attracted to charities at the start of my career because of my desire to make a difference in the world around me.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🎙️Innes is back with another interview, this time with Alan Fleming of Partners in Advocacy! 🎙️

Alan talks about children's rights, his career highlights, and what advocacy means to him.

Read the whole fascinating interview here: childreninscotland.org.uk/interview-wi...
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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An exciting new exhibition has opened at the Talbot Rice gallery centred around children and young people's experiences with the challenges we face today, and features contributions from the Children's Parliament.

Read more about it here: childreninscotland.org.uk/the-children...
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Another brilliant blog from Innes! 🖋️🎉

Here, he discusses child poverty and gender equality in the context of First Minister John Swinney's recent trips to Zambia and Malawi.

Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/the-picture-...
The picture is different, but our goals are much the same: John Swinney in Zambia and Malawi
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Ally from Teapot Trust shares how bereavement & chronic illness affect young people in a recent Children in Scotland blog.

Join us for a free webinar for professionals with Ally on art therapy, rights & practical ways to support young people’s education.

Book: events.humanitix.com/enquire-supp...
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Meet the Glasgow anti poverty groups marching to demand better
Community groups in Glasgow are joining campaigners and workers' groups from across Scotland in an anti-poverty march and rally.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Scotland Demands Better is about hope and solidarity. It’s about saying that we can do things differently. When we stand together, we can build a Scotland where everyone can thrive, now and for generations to come
#scotlanddemandsbetter
October 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Stand up for Scotland's children. Join us in Edinburgh tomorrow and march for a brighter future for all of us.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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October 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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📢 Today we joined the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march to demand an end to child poverty, and a better future for young people across Scotland.

Chris Ross, Policy, Projects and Participation Manager, gives his reaction to the event and outlines our calls.
October 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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📢 Today we join the End Child Poverty Coalition and Children in Scotland members at the Scotland Demands Better march, calling for action to end child poverty.

@opfs.org.uk @parentingscotland.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
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October 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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📢 Big news!
Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social.

Too many are missing out on the support they’re due.

📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Coming next week: our October #newsletter!

Our bi-monthly newsletter showcases advice, news, info and helpful resources for parents, carers and professionals.

Join today so you don’t miss your copy.

Sign up here: enquire.org.uk/newsletter/

#ASN #ASL #education #AdditionalSupport
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October 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund closes this Friday, 24 October at 12pm.
If you need assistance with your application, we have helpful guides and information on our website.

Follow the link below.
www.tsdg.org.uk/cmhwf/

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #cmhwf #cmhwfund
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM