Jude Turbyne
@judeturbyne.bsky.social
Happy CEO of Children in Scotland. Also delighted to be the chair of the Corra Foundation and on the board of the Scotland Malawi Partnership. Lucky to live in Broughty Ferry and never happier than when up a hill.
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Booking an event with Children in Scotland might feel a bit different from now on. We're moving to a shiny new platform, Humanitix, which will make the process of securing your place even easier.
Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH
Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH
August 15, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Booking an event with Children in Scotland might feel a bit different from now on. We're moving to a shiny new platform, Humanitix, which will make the process of securing your place even easier.
Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH
Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH
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Bit of a @childreninscotland.bsky.social gang going to this next week including me, @billy-anderson.bsky.social & @judeturbyne.bsky.social plus some ex-CiSers 👏
Can’t wait!
I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out
Can’t wait!
I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out
Enter ‘House of Hormones', @edfringe.bsky.social event exploring when puberty and perimenopause within the family clash. A @parentingscotland.bsky.social, @sccrcentre.bsky.social, Workplace Menopause Support collaboration. Dynamic Earth, 21 Aug, 1.15pm. www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
August 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Bit of a @childreninscotland.bsky.social gang going to this next week including me, @billy-anderson.bsky.social & @judeturbyne.bsky.social plus some ex-CiSers 👏
Can’t wait!
I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out
Can’t wait!
I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out
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Our helpline is now back to term-time hours.
From today (Mon 11 Aug) the helpline is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs.
We are anticipating a high volume of calls. If you cannot get through, please do try again or consider contacting us via email or webchat. enquire.org.uk/contact/
From today (Mon 11 Aug) the helpline is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs.
We are anticipating a high volume of calls. If you cannot get through, please do try again or consider contacting us via email or webchat. enquire.org.uk/contact/
Enquire Helpline - Enquire
Get in touch with Enquire with any questions you have about additional support for learning.
enquire.org.uk
August 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Our helpline is now back to term-time hours.
From today (Mon 11 Aug) the helpline is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs.
We are anticipating a high volume of calls. If you cannot get through, please do try again or consider contacting us via email or webchat. enquire.org.uk/contact/
From today (Mon 11 Aug) the helpline is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs.
We are anticipating a high volume of calls. If you cannot get through, please do try again or consider contacting us via email or webchat. enquire.org.uk/contact/
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Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen.
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
August 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen.
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇
www.touchoflove.org.uk
#communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives
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PAMIS welcomes today’s @scottishgov.bsky.social funding for #ChangingPlacesToilets - a vital step for inclusion, dignity & accessibility.
As chair of the CPT consortium, we know how life-changing this is for people with complex disabilities.
Read here: bit.ly/4598yfX
As chair of the CPT consortium, we know how life-changing this is for people with complex disabilities.
Read here: bit.ly/4598yfX
PAMIS Welcomes Launch of Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund | PAMIS
As co-founders and Chairs of the UK Changing Places Toilet Consortium, PAMIS is delighted that the Scottish Government’s Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, managed by Inspiring Scotland…
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August 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
PAMIS welcomes today’s @scottishgov.bsky.social funding for #ChangingPlacesToilets - a vital step for inclusion, dignity & accessibility.
As chair of the CPT consortium, we know how life-changing this is for people with complex disabilities.
Read here: bit.ly/4598yfX
As chair of the CPT consortium, we know how life-changing this is for people with complex disabilities.
Read here: bit.ly/4598yfX
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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social are running an online workshop on Embedding Children and Young People’s Voices in Your Organisation on Thu 9 Oct 2025 buff.ly/Ysf5fj0
July 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social are running an online workshop on Embedding Children and Young People’s Voices in Your Organisation on Thu 9 Oct 2025 buff.ly/Ysf5fj0
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Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌲 🌊 🦋
Children have a right to play and a right to a clean environment!
Check out our resources on play and the environment: www.playscotland.org/resource-cat...
Children have a right to play and a right to a clean environment!
Check out our resources on play and the environment: www.playscotland.org/resource-cat...
July 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌲 🌊 🦋
Children have a right to play and a right to a clean environment!
Check out our resources on play and the environment: www.playscotland.org/resource-cat...
Children have a right to play and a right to a clean environment!
Check out our resources on play and the environment: www.playscotland.org/resource-cat...
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Our helpline has reopened today!
Our telephone lines will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, for the rest of the summer.
For other ways to contact us during the summer holidays, visit: enquire.org.uk/contact/
Our telephone lines will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, for the rest of the summer.
For other ways to contact us during the summer holidays, visit: enquire.org.uk/contact/
July 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Our helpline has reopened today!
Our telephone lines will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, for the rest of the summer.
For other ways to contact us during the summer holidays, visit: enquire.org.uk/contact/
Our telephone lines will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, for the rest of the summer.
For other ways to contact us during the summer holidays, visit: enquire.org.uk/contact/
This is DEFINITELY worth supporting. 100k argggggg
⏰No time to waste, help keep pushing for change, especially for those babies, children & young people whose rights are most at risk
Support @ulgrid.bsky.social on her run at midnight on 12 July for Lakeland Trails 100K Ultra to raise money for children's rights
➡️ buff.ly/3K4Z9AX
Support @ulgrid.bsky.social on her run at midnight on 12 July for Lakeland Trails 100K Ultra to raise money for children's rights
➡️ buff.ly/3K4Z9AX
July 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is DEFINITELY worth supporting. 100k argggggg
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Calling Scottish Teachers working with children/young people with sensory impairments – there’s a chance to have your say on qualifications & training.
🗓️ Deadline: 4th July
🔗 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Please complete or share with someone who should see it! #ScotEduSky #EduSky
🗓️ Deadline: 4th July
🔗 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Please complete or share with someone who should see it! #ScotEduSky #EduSky
Qualifications for teachers of children and young people with sensory impairments
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
July 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Calling Scottish Teachers working with children/young people with sensory impairments – there’s a chance to have your say on qualifications & training.
🗓️ Deadline: 4th July
🔗 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Please complete or share with someone who should see it! #ScotEduSky #EduSky
🗓️ Deadline: 4th July
🔗 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Please complete or share with someone who should see it! #ScotEduSky #EduSky
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There's only a couple of days left to apply to be one of the newest #Inclusion Ambassadors!
Find out more about how to apply, or how to support a young person to apply: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
Closing date: Friday 27 June
The Inclusion Ambassadors are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.
Find out more about how to apply, or how to support a young person to apply: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
Closing date: Friday 27 June
The Inclusion Ambassadors are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.
🔔Last chance to apply🔔
Do you know a young person who's passionate about inclusion and making a difference? We're looking for new members, aged 12-18, to join the #InclusionAmbassadors and share their views and experiences on additional support for learning.
Apply by 27 June: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
Do you know a young person who's passionate about inclusion and making a difference? We're looking for new members, aged 12-18, to join the #InclusionAmbassadors and share their views and experiences on additional support for learning.
Apply by 27 June: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
June 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There's only a couple of days left to apply to be one of the newest #Inclusion Ambassadors!
Find out more about how to apply, or how to support a young person to apply: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
Closing date: Friday 27 June
The Inclusion Ambassadors are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.
Find out more about how to apply, or how to support a young person to apply: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ
Closing date: Friday 27 June
The Inclusion Ambassadors are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and we will miss her. I know Carolyn will continue to provide excellent leadership to Corra as we strive to deliver our work with care, humility and purpose.
2/2 Fiona has played an enormous role in Corra’s development, and her legacy is deeply embedded in our bold ten-year strategy.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
June 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and we will miss her. I know Carolyn will continue to provide excellent leadership to Corra as we strive to deliver our work with care, humility and purpose.
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2/2 Fiona has played an enormous role in Corra’s development, and her legacy is deeply embedded in our bold ten-year strategy.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
June 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
2/2 Fiona has played an enormous role in Corra’s development, and her legacy is deeply embedded in our bold ten-year strategy.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and know just how much she’s brought to Corra. We’ll miss her a great deal and will be sending all our support as she continues critical work to help Scotland #KeepThePromise.
1/2 Corra Foundation announces that Fiona Duncan will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive. This comes after the extension of her appointment by the First Minister as Independent Strategic Advisor to #KeepThePromise.
June 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and know just how much she’s brought to Corra. We’ll miss her a great deal and will be sending all our support as she continues critical work to help Scotland #KeepThePromise.
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Our newest #ReadingSchools Ambassadors!
Nadine Aisha Jassat – award-winning poet & author joins us to support young reading in secondary schools.
Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com – acclaimed picture book author, will champion reading in primary schools.
www.readingschools.scot/reading-scho...
Nadine Aisha Jassat – award-winning poet & author joins us to support young reading in secondary schools.
Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com – acclaimed picture book author, will champion reading in primary schools.
www.readingschools.scot/reading-scho...
June 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Our newest #ReadingSchools Ambassadors!
Nadine Aisha Jassat – award-winning poet & author joins us to support young reading in secondary schools.
Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com – acclaimed picture book author, will champion reading in primary schools.
www.readingschools.scot/reading-scho...
Nadine Aisha Jassat – award-winning poet & author joins us to support young reading in secondary schools.
Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com – acclaimed picture book author, will champion reading in primary schools.
www.readingschools.scot/reading-scho...
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There may be a range of meetings happening in these final few weeks of term as children and young people prepare to leave, or start, an educational setting.
Listen as Enquire's own Mark and Ellen offer some practical tips on getting the best out of meetings.
View: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cv...
Listen as Enquire's own Mark and Ellen offer some practical tips on getting the best out of meetings.
View: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cv...
Preparing for meetings - with Enquire
YouTube video by Enquire
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June 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
There may be a range of meetings happening in these final few weeks of term as children and young people prepare to leave, or start, an educational setting.
Listen as Enquire's own Mark and Ellen offer some practical tips on getting the best out of meetings.
View: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cv...
Listen as Enquire's own Mark and Ellen offer some practical tips on getting the best out of meetings.
View: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cv...
Our partnership with @ouscotland.bsky.social has been both lovely and fruitful. Really looking forward to how it evolves over the next period.
Children in Scotland is proud of its partnership with The Open University (OU) in Scotland 💡 In a new video, you can learn about how The OU works with third sector organisations, helping to achieve ambitions through learning.
@ouscotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/TWUKASQCyzM
@ouscotland.bsky.social
youtu.be/TWUKASQCyzM
Third Sector Partnerships with The OU in Scotland
YouTube video by The Open University
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June 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our partnership with @ouscotland.bsky.social has been both lovely and fruitful. Really looking forward to how it evolves over the next period.
Thanks to all our @childreninscotland.bsky.social trustees this Volunteers' Week. You are brilliant.
June 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thanks to all our @childreninscotland.bsky.social trustees this Volunteers' Week. You are brilliant.
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Children in Scotland are just back from the Voicebox Awards 2025 - a national joke telling competition for primary school children developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Every joke was hilarious, especially the winning joke - congratulations Ezra, it was the Bee's Knees!🐝
Every joke was hilarious, especially the winning joke - congratulations Ezra, it was the Bee's Knees!🐝
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Children in Scotland are just back from the Voicebox Awards 2025 - a national joke telling competition for primary school children developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Every joke was hilarious, especially the winning joke - congratulations Ezra, it was the Bee's Knees!🐝
Every joke was hilarious, especially the winning joke - congratulations Ezra, it was the Bee's Knees!🐝
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Do you know someone aged 12-18 years old, with an additional support need and experience of education in Scotland?
Why not join the Inclusion Ambassadors?
Find out more about what the group do and how to get involved: childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...
Apply to join by Monday 27 June.
Why not join the Inclusion Ambassadors?
Find out more about what the group do and how to get involved: childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...
Apply to join by Monday 27 June.
June 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Do you know someone aged 12-18 years old, with an additional support need and experience of education in Scotland?
Why not join the Inclusion Ambassadors?
Find out more about what the group do and how to get involved: childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...
Apply to join by Monday 27 June.
Why not join the Inclusion Ambassadors?
Find out more about what the group do and how to get involved: childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...
Apply to join by Monday 27 June.
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🚨Calling all young changemakers🚨
We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland.
If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68
We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland.
If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68
June 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🚨Calling all young changemakers🚨
We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland.
If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68
We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland.
If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68
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New on our blog ✨
CEO of Impact Arts, Fiona Doring, discusses the different ways that creative experiences can positively impact children and young people throughout their lives.
Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/creativity-t...
@impactarts.bsky.social
CEO of Impact Arts, Fiona Doring, discusses the different ways that creative experiences can positively impact children and young people throughout their lives.
Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/creativity-t...
@impactarts.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
New on our blog ✨
CEO of Impact Arts, Fiona Doring, discusses the different ways that creative experiences can positively impact children and young people throughout their lives.
Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/creativity-t...
@impactarts.bsky.social
CEO of Impact Arts, Fiona Doring, discusses the different ways that creative experiences can positively impact children and young people throughout their lives.
Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/creativity-t...
@impactarts.bsky.social
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It’s been a very busy two days in Glasgow at #CiSAC25 and I heave learned an enormous amount. There is a lot to reflect on.
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
May 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s been a very busy two days in Glasgow at #CiSAC25 and I heave learned an enormous amount. There is a lot to reflect on.
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event.
Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night
It was great to have you there @childreninwales.org.uk and very glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing 2 days at the @childreninscotland.bsky.social Conference! Loved connecting, learning & sharing to improve children’s lives UK-wide.
Highlights: youth co-chairs, Children’s Commissioner, Nadine Aisha Jassat’s poem, Forces Children Scotland’s charter & inspiring youth workshops.
🌟 #CiSAC25
Highlights: youth co-chairs, Children’s Commissioner, Nadine Aisha Jassat’s poem, Forces Children Scotland’s charter & inspiring youth workshops.
🌟 #CiSAC25
May 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It was great to have you there @childreninwales.org.uk and very glad you enjoyed it.
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Just back from a couple of inspiring days at the @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference surrounded by people & orgs working to make life better for children & young people. Grateful for the learning, connection, & conversations. #CISAC25 💛
May 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Just back from a couple of inspiring days at the @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference surrounded by people & orgs working to make life better for children & young people. Grateful for the learning, connection, & conversations. #CISAC25 💛