Lou Kinnear
@loukinnear.bsky.social
Military Liaison Group (Education) Lead - Armed Forces Families at The Highland Council. My Rights to Wellbeing Trainer. All views are my own.
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Lou Kinnear
@loukinnear.bsky.social
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Armed Forces Families Highland
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MLG (Education) GO TO website: Armed Forces Families Highland. Full of helpful information & resources-clear, simple & practical. Created for Families, CYP & Educationalists & Practitioners. Please RT & share widely armedforcesfamilieshighland.wordpress.com
Delighted to share with you the amazing & poignant poppy display created at the AWS Craft Club with families of 3SCOTS serving personnel. It’s truly fantastic work which now adorns the Fort George Kirk. Thank to all the families involved. Click here tinyurl.com/2tmy6x6p @highland.gov.uk
Poignant Poppy Display Created – Fort George
The Army Welfare Service Craft Club, based at Wimberley Way, Inverness, have worked together to create a stunning and poignant poppy display at Fort George Kirk. The Craft Club is made up of partne…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Delighted to share with you the amazing & poignant poppy display created at the AWS Craft Club with families of 3SCOTS serving personnel. It’s truly fantastic work which now adorns the Fort George Kirk. Thank to all the families involved. Click here tinyurl.com/2tmy6x6p @highland.gov.uk
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please share this information with your Armed Forces families - 'MOD Free Christmas Mail Service and Posting Dates for 2025' Click Here: tinyurl.com/bdfhtrfe
please share this information with your Armed Forces families - 'MOD Free Christmas Mail Service and Posting Dates for 2025' Click Here: tinyurl.com/bdfhtrfe
MOD FREE XMAS MAIL SERVICE
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR ARMED FORCES FAMILIES Army&You the Army Families Federation magazine has highlighted the … “Free Christmas mail and last posting dates”. Click Here to r…
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October 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Schools and Early Learning Centres @highland.gov.uk
please share this information with your Armed Forces families - 'MOD Free Christmas Mail Service and Posting Dates for 2025' Click Here: tinyurl.com/bdfhtrfe
please share this information with your Armed Forces families - 'MOD Free Christmas Mail Service and Posting Dates for 2025' Click Here: tinyurl.com/bdfhtrfe
New resource from MLG (Education) @HighlandCouncil aimed at staff working within the Further Education/Higher Ed sector who support YP's from Armed Forces families. Click the link here to explore tinyurl.com/439zt77h @bernadettecairns.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New resource from MLG (Education) @HighlandCouncil aimed at staff working within the Further Education/Higher Ed sector who support YP's from Armed Forces families. Click the link here to explore tinyurl.com/439zt77h @bernadettecairns.bsky.social
Schools and ELC's @highland.gov.uk - lots of resources, info and help to get you planning with your children and young people for REMEMBRANCE DAY. Click the link to explore tinyurl.com/3d7ctb8k
Remembrance Day – Resources for Schools/ELC’s
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to explore and reflect with your Children and Young People what it means to them. How they may like to prepare and mark the day, what they would like to learn abou…
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October 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Schools and ELC's @highland.gov.uk - lots of resources, info and help to get you planning with your children and young people for REMEMBRANCE DAY. Click the link to explore tinyurl.com/3d7ctb8k
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We are pleased to announce that our Psychological Services/Children’s Rights and Participation Group are COSLA Excellence Awards Finalists in Cat 4 – Strengthening Communities & Local Democracy. Read More:https://buff.ly/a5wC5lq
September 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are pleased to announce that our Psychological Services/Children’s Rights and Participation Group are COSLA Excellence Awards Finalists in Cat 4 – Strengthening Communities & Local Democracy. Read More:https://buff.ly/a5wC5lq
Highland's children and young people hit the press again! #proud #participation Read all about it here tinyurl.com/439zt77h @highland.gov.uk @bernadettecairns.bsky.social @jochamberlain.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Highland's children and young people hit the press again! #proud #participation Read all about it here tinyurl.com/439zt77h @highland.gov.uk @bernadettecairns.bsky.social @jochamberlain.bsky.social
This a a great source of information for tri-service Armed Forces families: 'Discover My Benefits'. Click link to explore and please share to reach out to families who may find it useful tinyurl.com/2w5ax44n @highland.gov.uk
Discover My Benefits
The Families Hub Information Portal has a wide range of supportive materials that you may find useful and we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight it to you. Click the image below to explore …
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September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This a a great source of information for tri-service Armed Forces families: 'Discover My Benefits'. Click link to explore and please share to reach out to families who may find it useful tinyurl.com/2w5ax44n @highland.gov.uk
This is exciting - a resource for adults aged 19 to 99yrs: 'Just One More Page'. Well done to our MLG partners Reading Force, we are delighted to promote this fantastic resource and hope this post will be shared widely tinyurl.com/ytdkbtkb
A Fantastic New Resource
We are delighted to showcase a new resource developed by our MLG (Education) partner, READING FORCE: ‘Just One More Page’ for adults aged 19- 99! Click the image below for the PDF and t…
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September 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is exciting - a resource for adults aged 19 to 99yrs: 'Just One More Page'. Well done to our MLG partners Reading Force, we are delighted to promote this fantastic resource and hope this post will be shared widely tinyurl.com/ytdkbtkb
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Delighted to share the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter from @highland.gov.uk Packed full of information, resources, news to support our Highland's Armed Forces Community & their families, info for Educators & community organisations. @bernadettecairns.bsky.social Link: tinyurl.com/ntx83knf
It’s Arrived! It’s Packed Full!
Delighted to share with you the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter MLG Partners have been busy and this issue is packed full as always with news, updates, resources, information and more! Click the …
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August 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Delighted to share the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter from @highland.gov.uk Packed full of information, resources, news to support our Highland's Armed Forces Community & their families, info for Educators & community organisations. @bernadettecairns.bsky.social Link: tinyurl.com/ntx83knf
Delighted to share the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter from @highland.gov.uk Packed full of information, resources, news to support our Highland's Armed Forces Community & their families, info for Educators & community organisations. @bernadettecairns.bsky.social Link: tinyurl.com/ntx83knf
It’s Arrived! It’s Packed Full!
Delighted to share with you the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter MLG Partners have been busy and this issue is packed full as always with news, updates, resources, information and more! Click the …
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August 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Delighted to share the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter from @highland.gov.uk Packed full of information, resources, news to support our Highland's Armed Forces Community & their families, info for Educators & community organisations. @bernadettecairns.bsky.social Link: tinyurl.com/ntx83knf
The Military Liaison Group (Education) Highland looks forward to connecting and working with our Armed Forces Families, CYP and educators in the year ahead - getting it right for CYP from Armed Forces Families, Highland tinyurl.com/mzvby6md @highland.gov.uk @bernadettecairns.bsky.social
A Warm Welcome to the New Term
The Military Liaison Group (Education) partnership would like to extend a warm welcome to children and young people, families and education staff to this new academic year. We look forward to worki…
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August 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Military Liaison Group (Education) Highland looks forward to connecting and working with our Armed Forces Families, CYP and educators in the year ahead - getting it right for CYP from Armed Forces Families, Highland tinyurl.com/mzvby6md @highland.gov.uk @bernadettecairns.bsky.social
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Fab to see so many children and families involved in the event today.
August 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Fab to see so many children and families involved in the event today.
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's MLG (Education) group 'Out and About' and having fun with our children and young people. Read all about it here armedforcesfamilieshighland.wordpress.com/home/
's MLG (Education) group 'Out and About' and having fun with our children and young people. Read all about it here armedforcesfamilieshighland.wordpress.com/home/
August 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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's MLG (Education) group 'Out and About' and having fun with our children and young people. Read all about it here armedforcesfamilieshighland.wordpress.com/home/
's MLG (Education) group 'Out and About' and having fun with our children and young people. Read all about it here armedforcesfamilieshighland.wordpress.com/home/
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What a busy day for @highland.gov.uk Psychological Service at the Vision 26 Family Fun Day today. Thanks to everyone who joined us, played in our cafe, shared their feelings faces and added to our feel good bag. @loukinnear.bsky.social @carrieyavuz.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
What a busy day for @highland.gov.uk Psychological Service at the Vision 26 Family Fun Day today. Thanks to everyone who joined us, played in our cafe, shared their feelings faces and added to our feel good bag. @loukinnear.bsky.social @carrieyavuz.bsky.social
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Delighted to share more of this work a year on from the day that the UNCRC was incorporated into Scots Law. Please read the whole thread to see parts of the resource and a short video!
The UNCRC supports children’s rights to give consent, to be consulted & to complain
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
July 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Delighted to share more of this work a year on from the day that the UNCRC was incorporated into Scots Law. Please read the whole thread to see parts of the resource and a short video!
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Participation ROCCS!
But adult myths about capacity get in the way
That’s what children told us, and here’s a resource they helped us to make so adults can reflect on the myths and change their practice
More in the thread – feel free to use as long as you give us feedback!
But adult myths about capacity get in the way
That’s what children told us, and here’s a resource they helped us to make so adults can reflect on the myths and change their practice
More in the thread – feel free to use as long as you give us feedback!
July 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Participation ROCCS!
But adult myths about capacity get in the way
That’s what children told us, and here’s a resource they helped us to make so adults can reflect on the myths and change their practice
More in the thread – feel free to use as long as you give us feedback!
But adult myths about capacity get in the way
That’s what children told us, and here’s a resource they helped us to make so adults can reflect on the myths and change their practice
More in the thread – feel free to use as long as you give us feedback!
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And here is a short film with more samples
If you’d like to try it out, just get in touch – happy to share in return for feedback!
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If you’d like to try it out, just get in touch – happy to share in return for feedback!
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July 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
And here is a short film with more samples
If you’d like to try it out, just get in touch – happy to share in return for feedback!
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If you’d like to try it out, just get in touch – happy to share in return for feedback!
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And here is some of what the children said about this myth to help create the resource
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July 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
And here is some of what the children said about this myth to help create the resource
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The children helped make a reflection tool to help professionals and policy-makers think about capacity
To make it playful & kind, Mythical Mungo and Capacity Callum explore each myth and how it impacts on their practice and on outcomes
Are you more Mungo or Callum?
Here’s an example 2/4
To make it playful & kind, Mythical Mungo and Capacity Callum explore each myth and how it impacts on their practice and on outcomes
Are you more Mungo or Callum?
Here’s an example 2/4
July 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The children helped make a reflection tool to help professionals and policy-makers think about capacity
To make it playful & kind, Mythical Mungo and Capacity Callum explore each myth and how it impacts on their practice and on outcomes
Are you more Mungo or Callum?
Here’s an example 2/4
To make it playful & kind, Mythical Mungo and Capacity Callum explore each myth and how it impacts on their practice and on outcomes
Are you more Mungo or Callum?
Here’s an example 2/4
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The UNCRC supports children’s rights to give consent, to be consulted & to complain
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
July 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The UNCRC supports children’s rights to give consent, to be consulted & to complain
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
But often adult myths about their capacity get in the way
@jochamberlain.bsky.social and I researched with children what they think of this and what might help
Some resulting resources - feel free to use! 🧵 1/4
Thanks to our Armed Forces Families Federations: AFF, RAFFF and NFF for their comprehensive information about the Armed Forces Covenant and the recent news about its long awaited expansion. Click link to access tinyurl.com/2yb3fmvt
UPDATE: New Legal Duty
The Armed Forces Covenant Duty “will expand from three policy areas at a local level to 14 broad and vital policy areas across central Government once legislation is enacted” (Al Carns,…
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July 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks to our Armed Forces Families Federations: AFF, RAFFF and NFF for their comprehensive information about the Armed Forces Covenant and the recent news about its long awaited expansion. Click link to access tinyurl.com/2yb3fmvt
Thanks RAF Fam Feds for the fantastic article you have featured to showcase the brilliant work of our CYP @highland.gov.uk A co-produced resource with MLG (Education) in an accessible language & format, to help us all understand the Armed Forces Covenant - Education. Link: tinyurl.com/8ksp8u5t
July 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thanks RAF Fam Feds for the fantastic article you have featured to showcase the brilliant work of our CYP @highland.gov.uk A co-produced resource with MLG (Education) in an accessible language & format, to help us all understand the Armed Forces Covenant - Education. Link: tinyurl.com/8ksp8u5t
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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.
Launching during the week that celebrates Armed Forces Day & Reserves Day a poster to highlight the collaborative work & offer of support for our Armed Forces Families in Highland: Education, Health and Housing - The Armed Forces Covenant. Click the link to find out more tinyurl.com/mvx8dets
June 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Launching during the week that celebrates Armed Forces Day & Reserves Day a poster to highlight the collaborative work & offer of support for our Armed Forces Families in Highland: Education, Health and Housing - The Armed Forces Covenant. Click the link to find out more tinyurl.com/mvx8dets
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Launching during the week that celebrates Armed Forces Day & Reserves Day a poster to highlight the collaborative work & offer of support for our Armed Forces Families in Highland: Education, Health and Housing - The Armed Forces Covenant. Click the link to find out more tinyurl.com/mvx8dets