Simon Massey
@simonmassey.bsky.social
Giving this a go
Head of Development & Engagement for @childreninscotland.bsky.social
All views my own
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Head of Development & Engagement for @childreninscotland.bsky.social
All views my own
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Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood Elections which outlines six key policy calls that we believe, if introduced, would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland
Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood Elections which outlines six key policy calls that we believe, if introduced, would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland
Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
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The Promise Scotland is one of many organisations & leaders that must work together to create meaningful change. Our sole focus is supporting work to keep the promise & that includes making sure our role & responsibilities are clear.
Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
October 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Promise Scotland is one of many organisations & leaders that must work together to create meaningful change. Our sole focus is supporting work to keep the promise & that includes making sure our role & responsibilities are clear.
Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
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The recent @auditscotland.bsky.social report provides some key reflections on where they feel delivery is at currently and some recommendations on what they feel should happen now, including on work we are involved in or leading on. (1/2)⬇️
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The recent @auditscotland.bsky.social report provides some key reflections on where they feel delivery is at currently and some recommendations on what they feel should happen now, including on work we are involved in or leading on. (1/2)⬇️
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Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report highlights the need for more clarity around who is working to keep the promise. (1/2) ⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report highlights the need for more clarity around who is working to keep the promise. (1/2) ⬇️
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Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report said there needs to be more clarity in plans to deliver the promise, with Plan 24-30 made easier to navigate and more detail added. (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report said there needs to be more clarity in plans to deliver the promise, with Plan 24-30 made easier to navigate and more detail added. (1/2)
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Today, @auditscotland.bsky.social published their report, 'Improving Care Experience, Delivering the Promise'.
Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
October 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Today, @auditscotland.bsky.social published their report, 'Improving Care Experience, Delivering the Promise'.
Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
So sad to read this.
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Molly’s family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Molly’s family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Molly Cuddihy: Death of Glasgow hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors
Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infection
www.bbc.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
So sad to read this.
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Molly’s family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Molly’s family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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 2024-25 Achievement Report is out 🎉
This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.
Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM
Or watch our highlights 👇
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.
Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM
Or watch our highlights 👇
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
Children in Scotland's 2024-25 Achievements
YouTube video by Children In Scotland
youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Our 2024-25 Achievement Report is out 🎉
This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.
Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM
Or watch our highlights 👇
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.
Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM
Or watch our highlights 👇
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
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Thank you!!!🎉❤️
We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
July 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thank you!!!🎉❤️
We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
Accidentally matching my shirt with the interior design of the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference venue…
#AC25
#AC25
May 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Accidentally matching my shirt with the interior design of the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference venue…
#AC25
#AC25
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Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference kicks off in two days!
The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If you’d like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, here’s some ways you can prepare ⬇️
The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If you’d like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, here’s some ways you can prepare ⬇️
May 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference kicks off in two days!
The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If you’d like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, here’s some ways you can prepare ⬇️
The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If you’d like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, here’s some ways you can prepare ⬇️
Come work with us - I’m obviously biased, but it’s a great place to work!
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where we’re creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out ⬇️ and get in touch if you want to know more
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where we’re creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out ⬇️ and get in touch if you want to know more
We are recruiting!!! 📣 for the incredibly exciting and important role of Senior Business Development Officer. Check out the role, and then come join us in advocating for children and young people throughout Scotland!
More about the role here: childreninscotland.org.uk/sbdo-may25/
More about the role here: childreninscotland.org.uk/sbdo-may25/
May 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Come work with us - I’m obviously biased, but it’s a great place to work!
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where we’re creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out ⬇️ and get in touch if you want to know more
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where we’re creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out ⬇️ and get in touch if you want to know more
Love this animation - great job Angus!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences we’ve delivered in the nine years I’ve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences we’ve delivered in the nine years I’ve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
If you're more of a visual learner, we've also put together an exciting #CiSAC25 animated programme with everything you need to know!
Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
April 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Love this animation - great job Angus!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences we’ve delivered in the nine years I’ve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences we’ve delivered in the nine years I’ve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
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🌎Whether its developing #globalcitizen skills, inspiring the next generation of #climatechange leaders or getting children exploring the outdoors, this #EarthDay2025 we highlight some projects that are empowering young people across Scotland to make a positive difference.
Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
April 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🌎Whether its developing #globalcitizen skills, inspiring the next generation of #climatechange leaders or getting children exploring the outdoors, this #EarthDay2025 we highlight some projects that are empowering young people across Scotland to make a positive difference.
Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
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We had the pleasure of supporting MSc student, Katie Gilmartin, with her dissertation exploring the impact of youth advisory groups on national organisations.
With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
April 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We had the pleasure of supporting MSc student, Katie Gilmartin, with her dissertation exploring the impact of youth advisory groups on national organisations.
With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
Great thread with a few of Children in Scotland’s key players… ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Today is one of our favourite days of the year: National Pet Day! 🐶 🐱 🐰
In the spirit of things, we thought we'd show off some of our team members who may not be on the payroll but are still absolutely essential to the smooth running of the organisation.
#NationalPetDay #PetsofCiS #Petsofbluesky
In the spirit of things, we thought we'd show off some of our team members who may not be on the payroll but are still absolutely essential to the smooth running of the organisation.
#NationalPetDay #PetsofCiS #Petsofbluesky
April 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Great thread with a few of Children in Scotland’s key players… ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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The spring issue of our member magazine Insight is out now!
This edition considers the difficult decisions and new directions that sometimes need to be taken to ensure transformational change for children and young people.
In-depth interviews, inspiring features and opinion pieces: bit.ly/4hWm49N
This edition considers the difficult decisions and new directions that sometimes need to be taken to ensure transformational change for children and young people.
In-depth interviews, inspiring features and opinion pieces: bit.ly/4hWm49N
March 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The spring issue of our member magazine Insight is out now!
This edition considers the difficult decisions and new directions that sometimes need to be taken to ensure transformational change for children and young people.
In-depth interviews, inspiring features and opinion pieces: bit.ly/4hWm49N
This edition considers the difficult decisions and new directions that sometimes need to be taken to ensure transformational change for children and young people.
In-depth interviews, inspiring features and opinion pieces: bit.ly/4hWm49N
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New blog!🖋️
Ahead of Month of the Military Child, Children in Scotland’s Head of Services Billy Anderson discusses the resilience displayed by military children and the lessons we can learn from them.
Read Billy's brilliant blog here: childreninscotland.org.uk/month-of-the...
Ahead of Month of the Military Child, Children in Scotland’s Head of Services Billy Anderson discusses the resilience displayed by military children and the lessons we can learn from them.
Read Billy's brilliant blog here: childreninscotland.org.uk/month-of-the...
April 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New blog!🖋️
Ahead of Month of the Military Child, Children in Scotland’s Head of Services Billy Anderson discusses the resilience displayed by military children and the lessons we can learn from them.
Read Billy's brilliant blog here: childreninscotland.org.uk/month-of-the...
Ahead of Month of the Military Child, Children in Scotland’s Head of Services Billy Anderson discusses the resilience displayed by military children and the lessons we can learn from them.
Read Billy's brilliant blog here: childreninscotland.org.uk/month-of-the...
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Another brilliant Children in Scotland event has taken place in Stirling today - our residential exploring trauma and self care. 16 delegates have been off to a great start with lots of interactive activities.
Plenty more to do tomorrow, including our wellbeing walks🌷
Plenty more to do tomorrow, including our wellbeing walks🌷
March 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Another brilliant Children in Scotland event has taken place in Stirling today - our residential exploring trauma and self care. 16 delegates have been off to a great start with lots of interactive activities.
Plenty more to do tomorrow, including our wellbeing walks🌷
Plenty more to do tomorrow, including our wellbeing walks🌷
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ICYMI: The Scottish Government has launched a new online information resource, ‘Keeping children safe in Scotland’, with guides for children, young people and families who want to learn more about or may be involved in the child protection process in Scotland: buff.ly/4i9hiX3
February 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
ICYMI: The Scottish Government has launched a new online information resource, ‘Keeping children safe in Scotland’, with guides for children, young people and families who want to learn more about or may be involved in the child protection process in Scotland: buff.ly/4i9hiX3
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There's still time to book your free places for Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as a range of online session options: bit.ly/4hKG2VG
The Promise Events 24-25
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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February 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There's still time to book your free places for Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as a range of online session options: bit.ly/4hKG2VG
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Our team are in Inverness for a training day with pupil support staff focused on improving care experienced learners' experiences at school - thanks to everyone joining us today! #KeepThePromise
Pleased to be in Inverness today for the #KeepThePromise Pupil Support Staff learning programme! Looking forward to sharing practice and learning from discussions with the Highland workforce. @childreninscotland.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our team are in Inverness for a training day with pupil support staff focused on improving care experienced learners' experiences at school - thanks to everyone joining us today! #KeepThePromise