Felicia Szloboda
@feliciasz.bsky.social
PhD in the making at the University of Edinburgh | Working on making #childrensrights real and tackling #childpoverty in Scotland 🏴
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📢 We're launching a new training project to help young people spot and challenge disinformation online.
In partnership with @cilipscotland.bsky.social, @youngscot.bsky.social, thanks to support from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Find out more more: theferret.scot/the-ferret-h...
In partnership with @cilipscotland.bsky.social, @youngscot.bsky.social, thanks to support from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Find out more more: theferret.scot/the-ferret-h...
The Ferret helps young people to tackle disinformation in new training project
Young people in Scotland will be empowered to challenge disinformation thanks to a new project from The Ferret, CILIPS and Young Scot.
theferret.scot
September 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📢 We're launching a new training project to help young people spot and challenge disinformation online.
In partnership with @cilipscotland.bsky.social, @youngscot.bsky.social, thanks to support from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Find out more more: theferret.scot/the-ferret-h...
In partnership with @cilipscotland.bsky.social, @youngscot.bsky.social, thanks to support from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.
Find out more more: theferret.scot/the-ferret-h...
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Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based on how many people are housed and clothed and fed? https://youtu.be/tFjoDq0HfFw?si=vtbE2QNmXskvutjF
The Biggest Economic Lies We’re Told | Robert Reich
Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based
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July 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based on how many people are housed and clothed and fed? https://youtu.be/tFjoDq0HfFw?si=vtbE2QNmXskvutjF
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🚨STOP THE BUS🚨
We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team.
We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here.
Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵
Details 👇🕑 10/8.
www.jrf.org.uk/careers
We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team.
We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here.
Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵
Details 👇🕑 10/8.
www.jrf.org.uk/careers
Careers
Do you want to help build a fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.
www.jrf.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚨STOP THE BUS🚨
We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team.
We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here.
Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵
Details 👇🕑 10/8.
www.jrf.org.uk/careers
We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team.
We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here.
Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵
Details 👇🕑 10/8.
www.jrf.org.uk/careers
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Great video from our friends @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
The government must scrap the two-child limit.
The government must scrap the two-child limit.
July 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great video from our friends @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
The government must scrap the two-child limit.
The government must scrap the two-child limit.
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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
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📢New comic aimed at boys and young men to help normalise conversations about mental health📢
Young men told us that they often felt alone and isolated in their mental health. Men Minds wants to change this
Read or download the comic www.menminds.org/comic
Artwork created by @ellbalson.bsky.social
Young men told us that they often felt alone and isolated in their mental health. Men Minds wants to change this
Read or download the comic www.menminds.org/comic
Artwork created by @ellbalson.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📢New comic aimed at boys and young men to help normalise conversations about mental health📢
Young men told us that they often felt alone and isolated in their mental health. Men Minds wants to change this
Read or download the comic www.menminds.org/comic
Artwork created by @ellbalson.bsky.social
Young men told us that they often felt alone and isolated in their mental health. Men Minds wants to change this
Read or download the comic www.menminds.org/comic
Artwork created by @ellbalson.bsky.social
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Join the Promise Learning Collaborative in Perth on 19 June!💡This session will focus on sharing learning and challenges around the Plan 24-30 foundation People.
Sign up before 23 May to have a say in what you learn and discuss on the day. Sign up here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1355062360...
Sign up before 23 May to have a say in what you learn and discuss on the day. Sign up here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1355062360...
May 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join the Promise Learning Collaborative in Perth on 19 June!💡This session will focus on sharing learning and challenges around the Plan 24-30 foundation People.
Sign up before 23 May to have a say in what you learn and discuss on the day. Sign up here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1355062360...
Sign up before 23 May to have a say in what you learn and discuss on the day. Sign up here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1355062360...
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🎉 10 years, 1 powerful partnership
The Improvement Service & TCS have been delivering digital public services in Scotland since 2014 — with tools like mygovscot myaccount, getyournec, parentsportal & more.
Watch our story: youtu.be/xyanQ_X98Z8...
The Improvement Service & TCS have been delivering digital public services in Scotland since 2014 — with tools like mygovscot myaccount, getyournec, parentsportal & more.
Watch our story: youtu.be/xyanQ_X98Z8...
10 years of successful partnership - Improvement Service and TCS
The video discusses the over-decade-long TCS—Improvement Service relationship and the work done to improve local government services and accelerate digital transformation in Scotland.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎉 10 years, 1 powerful partnership
The Improvement Service & TCS have been delivering digital public services in Scotland since 2014 — with tools like mygovscot myaccount, getyournec, parentsportal & more.
Watch our story: youtu.be/xyanQ_X98Z8...
The Improvement Service & TCS have been delivering digital public services in Scotland since 2014 — with tools like mygovscot myaccount, getyournec, parentsportal & more.
Watch our story: youtu.be/xyanQ_X98Z8...
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Find out how @argyllandbute.bsky.social worked with @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social to create an illustrated UNCRC plan that's more accessible to everyone.
It’s one of our #UNCRC case studies showing councils putting children’s rights at the heart of policy and practice.
ow.ly/9qLz50VuCpR
It’s one of our #UNCRC case studies showing councils putting children’s rights at the heart of policy and practice.
ow.ly/9qLz50VuCpR
April 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Find out how @argyllandbute.bsky.social worked with @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social to create an illustrated UNCRC plan that's more accessible to everyone.
It’s one of our #UNCRC case studies showing councils putting children’s rights at the heart of policy and practice.
ow.ly/9qLz50VuCpR
It’s one of our #UNCRC case studies showing councils putting children’s rights at the heart of policy and practice.
ow.ly/9qLz50VuCpR
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📣Our Executive Director, Anna Ritchie Allan, is on the panel at an upcoming Women's Budget Groups' event.
Join for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the four nations & the actions needed to tackle it.
📅 April 29th, 10am - 12pm, online
⬇️ buff.ly/4L4nYv1
Join for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the four nations & the actions needed to tackle it.
📅 April 29th, 10am - 12pm, online
⬇️ buff.ly/4L4nYv1
Women and Children's Poverty: Perspectives from the 4 Nations
Join the four Women's Budget Groups for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the Nations of the UK.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣Our Executive Director, Anna Ritchie Allan, is on the panel at an upcoming Women's Budget Groups' event.
Join for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the four nations & the actions needed to tackle it.
📅 April 29th, 10am - 12pm, online
⬇️ buff.ly/4L4nYv1
Join for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the four nations & the actions needed to tackle it.
📅 April 29th, 10am - 12pm, online
⬇️ buff.ly/4L4nYv1
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Find out how councils across Scotland are putting children’s human rights at the heart of policy and practice with our collection of case studies.
We’re also keen to hear what your council/CPP is doing around #UNCRC and #ChildrensRIghts so get in touch!
www.improvementservi...
We’re also keen to hear what your council/CPP is doing around #UNCRC and #ChildrensRIghts so get in touch!
www.improvementservi...
April 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Find out how councils across Scotland are putting children’s human rights at the heart of policy and practice with our collection of case studies.
We’re also keen to hear what your council/CPP is doing around #UNCRC and #ChildrensRIghts so get in touch!
www.improvementservi...
We’re also keen to hear what your council/CPP is doing around #UNCRC and #ChildrensRIghts so get in touch!
www.improvementservi...
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👩 Isla's Mum: "Do you remember what your bed was like in that room?"
👧 Isla, age 6: "It was all damp in this one"
Isla is one of 10,360 children in temporary accommodation in Scotland. She deserves better. They all do. #HousingEmergency
Sign our register if you agree
✍️ shelterscotland.org/ActNow
👧 Isla, age 6: "It was all damp in this one"
Isla is one of 10,360 children in temporary accommodation in Scotland. She deserves better. They all do. #HousingEmergency
Sign our register if you agree
✍️ shelterscotland.org/ActNow
Isla's Story
YouTube video by ShelterScotland
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
👩 Isla's Mum: "Do you remember what your bed was like in that room?"
👧 Isla, age 6: "It was all damp in this one"
Isla is one of 10,360 children in temporary accommodation in Scotland. She deserves better. They all do. #HousingEmergency
Sign our register if you agree
✍️ shelterscotland.org/ActNow
👧 Isla, age 6: "It was all damp in this one"
Isla is one of 10,360 children in temporary accommodation in Scotland. She deserves better. They all do. #HousingEmergency
Sign our register if you agree
✍️ shelterscotland.org/ActNow
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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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Over 15,000 children in Scotland were affected by homelessness in 2023/24. Our new briefing highlights the need for a children's rights approach to tackling the issue.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Over 15,000 children in Scotland were affected by homelessness in 2023/24. Our new briefing highlights the need for a children's rights approach to tackling the issue.
ow.ly/QPuw50VcH2v
ow.ly/QPuw50VcH2v
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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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At the weekend I spoke to BBC Scotland about the staggering levels of energy debt and it’s impacts in remote & rural communities.
Our energy markets are broken. The time for sticking plasters is long overdue. We need to tackle energy debt through introducing a social tariff & make energy affordable
Our energy markets are broken. The time for sticking plasters is long overdue. We need to tackle energy debt through introducing a social tariff & make energy affordable
March 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
At the weekend I spoke to BBC Scotland about the staggering levels of energy debt and it’s impacts in remote & rural communities.
Our energy markets are broken. The time for sticking plasters is long overdue. We need to tackle energy debt through introducing a social tariff & make energy affordable
Our energy markets are broken. The time for sticking plasters is long overdue. We need to tackle energy debt through introducing a social tariff & make energy affordable
Groundbreaking research by @shelterscotland.bsky.social , @UCL, et al. - children, young people and their families talking about their experience of temporary accommodation in Scotland 👉🏼 rb.gy/8ik3m4
March 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Groundbreaking research by @shelterscotland.bsky.social , @UCL, et al. - children, young people and their families talking about their experience of temporary accommodation in Scotland 👉🏼 rb.gy/8ik3m4
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We visited Bute House with a letter for @johnswinney.bsky.social and our eye-opening new report featuring children's experiences of living in temp.
Scotland's #HousingEmergency cannot be ignored. The reinstatement of recent housing budget cuts must result in the social housing these children need.
Scotland's #HousingEmergency cannot be ignored. The reinstatement of recent housing budget cuts must result in the social housing these children need.
March 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We visited Bute House with a letter for @johnswinney.bsky.social and our eye-opening new report featuring children's experiences of living in temp.
Scotland's #HousingEmergency cannot be ignored. The reinstatement of recent housing budget cuts must result in the social housing these children need.
Scotland's #HousingEmergency cannot be ignored. The reinstatement of recent housing budget cuts must result in the social housing these children need.
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Hugely concerning reports of abuse made by former child patients at Skye House. Thorough investigation required, but another example of why ScotGov must put in place consistent legal protections for children against unlawful & excessive restraint (recommended by Mental Health Law Review in 2022).
Teenage psychiatric patients told they are 'pathetic and disgusting'
A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Hugely concerning reports of abuse made by former child patients at Skye House. Thorough investigation required, but another example of why ScotGov must put in place consistent legal protections for children against unlawful & excessive restraint (recommended by Mental Health Law Review in 2022).
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The Improvement Service is delighted to join Bluesky! If you want to find out more about the work we do to support #LocalGovernment improvement in #Scotland, please visit our website where you can find our latest news, blogs, upcoming events and recent publications. www.improvementservice.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Improvement Service is delighted to join Bluesky! If you want to find out more about the work we do to support #LocalGovernment improvement in #Scotland, please visit our website where you can find our latest news, blogs, upcoming events and recent publications. www.improvementservice.org.uk
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Each year, the Improvement Service publish Local Child Poverty Action Reports from every council area in Scotland.
You can read all the past reports as well as the latest information from Year 6 of the project on the IS website: lnkd.in/eTybfgfA
You can read all the past reports as well as the latest information from Year 6 of the project on the IS website: lnkd.in/eTybfgfA
February 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Each year, the Improvement Service publish Local Child Poverty Action Reports from every council area in Scotland.
You can read all the past reports as well as the latest information from Year 6 of the project on the IS website: lnkd.in/eTybfgfA
You can read all the past reports as well as the latest information from Year 6 of the project on the IS website: lnkd.in/eTybfgfA
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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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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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For the third webinar in our series exploring themes from the Children’s Services Reform Research, we’ll discuss what the study tells us about improving transitions from children's to adult services for care experienced young people. Sign up now: https://buff.ly/4gquKED
February 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For the third webinar in our series exploring themes from the Children’s Services Reform Research, we’ll discuss what the study tells us about improving transitions from children's to adult services for care experienced young people. Sign up now: https://buff.ly/4gquKED
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Our Community Learning Hub at Arnotdale House in #Falkirk has a number of rooms available for hire for your next event!
If you would like to arrange viewings, make enquires about availability or costs please email falkirk@cyrenians.scot
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZpLyqi
If you would like to arrange viewings, make enquires about availability or costs please email falkirk@cyrenians.scot
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZpLyqi
January 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Our Community Learning Hub at Arnotdale House in #Falkirk has a number of rooms available for hire for your next event!
If you would like to arrange viewings, make enquires about availability or costs please email falkirk@cyrenians.scot
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZpLyqi
If you would like to arrange viewings, make enquires about availability or costs please email falkirk@cyrenians.scot
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZpLyqi