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Aileen Nicol
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Children and young people’s strategic inspector and Promise lead @ Care Inspectorate. Just my own views. Thanks for noticing.
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celcis.org
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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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
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thepromise.scot
Yesterday on the sixth anniversary of the promise being made, the First Minister announced funding for projects to support the education and wellbeing of care experienced children and young people. Find out more here www.gov.scot/news/creatin...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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celcis.org
In this article for the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, Social Worker, Abbi Jackson, discusses her research into the views of care workers on debrief practices following the use of restraint in secure centres in Scotland: buff.ly/rhiAqyP
A graphic to promote an article in this edition of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, published by CELCIS. The article is entitled: " 'Don't take it home with you': Views of secure care staff on debrief after restraint".
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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jrf-uk.bsky.social
🚨 Last chance to register!

Tomorrow, we'll be hosting a webinar to mark the launch of our UK Poverty 2026 report.

A panel of frontline practitioners and our analysts will discuss the findings and opportunities for action.

Not to be missed!

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/459R16V
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "UK Poverty 2026" by JRF, featuring an adult pushing a stroller with a child walking alongside, with a red brick house in the background. Event takes place at 10:30am to midday on Thursday 29th January.
January 28, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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cfyounglives.bsky.social
Together with our Future Minds partners, today we’ve published a roadmap putting forward concrete solutions to address the mental health concerns and struggles of children, young people, and their families.

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Why decline in children’s mental health is ‘biggest challenge of our time’
Mental health services are “struggling to keep pace and meet the individual needs of children and young people”, leading charities have warned
www.independent.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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childrensreporter.bsky.social
Interested in joining our team? Then please get in touch, we would love to hear from you! We have 2 Children’s Reporter posts in our Glasgow team. Find out more about the and how to apply via the recruitment section of our website - www.scra.gov.uk/.../children...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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basw-uk.bsky.social
👋 Want to find out how BASW membership can support you? Join our Welcome to BASW session.

Learn more about:
• Advice, representation and support
• CPD opportunities
• How to get involved in BASW networks

🗓 26 March 2026 | 💻 Online
🔒 Exclusive to BASW members

Book your place 🔽
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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celcis.org
The recording of our webinar, "Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland" which heard from speakers from Glasgow City Council, The Care Inspectorate and Aberlour Children's Charity Sycamore Services, is available here: buff.ly/ufk6YGr
A graphic promoting a CELCIS webinar recording entitled "Change in Residential Child Care in Scotland"
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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celcis.org
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/Vs47aTX
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.
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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celcis.org
The special theme for both issues of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care in 2026 will explore how caregiving shapes identity and a sense of belonging. If you have an idea for an article, get in touch. 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.
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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opfs.org.uk
💰Effective financial support, enables single parent families to thrive long term.

Our latest Impact Report shows how tailored support can increase financial stability for single-parent households, leading to improved wellbeing.

➡️ Full report:
tinyurl.com/492e3a5m
#FinancialInclusion #SinglePare
Read our latest Impact Report "I do worry about the financial situation a bit less since I’ve started picking shifts [after attending employment training]." Single parent,Falkirk. Image of mum and child drawing with coloured pencils, smiling and looking down. Find out more at www.opfs.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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celcis.org
NEW: Just added - this new webinar for our free series will explore some of the ethical dimensions of using AI in social care: buff.ly/u8UHWu2
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 18 March and is entitled ‘Is AI your new critical friend in social work?’
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM