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Beth Morrison

@bethmorrison.bsky.social
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Children's and disability rights activist. Campaigning to eliminate the misuse of restraint and seclusion, Calums Law is being brought forward in a members bill by Daniel Johnson MSP in Scotland. I'm a happily married mother and grandmother (Gaga)

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#Oliverscampaign GOOD NEWS Adult Social Care Learning & Development Support Scheme confirms that funding is continuing next year for completion of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory training is available for employers to claim Please share @zubirahmed.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027
Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2026 to 2027.
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Forces Children Scotland @forceschildscot.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
As we mark the Month of the Military Child, we’ll be sharing insights into how children and young people from Armed Forces families experience the education system. Here are two key takeaways from our recent report and how they connect to the Forces Children’s Rights Charter:
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Forces children’s education is a matter of rights – here’s how the Charter can help - Forces Children Scotland
Let’s work together so children and young people’s voices are heard, and their rights are respected, in Scottish schools. As we mark the Month of the Military Child this April, we’ll be sharing what…
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
@semascot.bsky.social @sedsconnective.org @sendwarriormum.bsky.social @bethmorrison.bsky.social @connect.scot @parentcarerassembly.scot @enquirereachasl.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social @childlawcentre.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/03/2026
You can find out more about the Bill here: ow.ly/MYZX50YpKzF Thank you to Daniel Johnson MSP for his work on this Bill and @bethmorrison.bsky.social and Kate Sanger for their tireless campaigning to make it a reality.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
So amazing @bethmorrison.bsky.social 👑👑👑👑👑👑👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Yesterday was a brilliant day for children’s legal rights in Scotland. We still have 223000 children and young people out of school. “ ghost “ children no ones sees or hears. We have a massive delivery problem at local authority level. The gap between legislation, policy and practice is huge.
White stock photo of five young children and young people showing visible signs of  anxiety and sadness. Like head in hands or covering their ears. The white writing reads 223000 mainly neurodivergent children and young people are not in school or are onpart time timetables in Scotland.inclusion!
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Pablo 🎧 @pabloista.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
'Calum's Law' on school child restraint passes at Holyrood www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Calum's Law' on school child restraint passes at Scottish Parliament
The legislation is named after Calum Morrison, who was was restrained at a special educational needs school.
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The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · 24/03/2026
The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs at Stage 3: ✅- 121 ❌- 0 🟣- o You can find out more about the Bill at: ow.ly/MyT450Yyjbz
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
“ Ms Muttock said: “We remain concerned about the thousands of often vulnerable and disadvantaged children who are still missing half or more of their education, a group which continues to grow six years on from the pandemic.” About send system but what could possible be the cause?
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 24/03/2026
A hugely important milestone for children and families across Scotland 👏 #CalumsLaw
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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We’re delighted the Scottish Parliament has passed Calum’s Law on Restraint in schools. Incredible campaigning by Beth, Kate and & leadership shown by Daniel Johnson MSP, who brought the bill. More: bit.ly/4bPkwxf
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Statement: Children's Commissioner celebrates Restraint and Seclusion Bill passing
Nicola Killean welcomes new legislation to protect children's rights...but warns more needs to be done whenever children are in the care of the State.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
👑👑 hope they do the right thing here for the children and young people. Thinking of you, Calum and Peter. Thinking of your fellow campaigners who have fought so hard and for so long for Scotlands most vulnerable people. 🤞🤞🤞
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Daniel Johnson MSPs members bill for #CalumsLaw passed in The Scottish Parliament this evening. Scotlands children will be safer as a result. A historic day for families who have trusted Kate and I with their stories. Thankyou everyone ♥️👑
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Huge day today. After 11 years of campaigning, Daniel Johnsons members bill The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill 2025, known as Calums Law will face the final debate and vote from MSPs. I am nervous but hopeful that Scotlands lawmakers will do the right thing. #CalumsLaw
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Today we hope that #Calum’slaw is passed. We wait to hear from @bethmorrison.bsky.social how today goes in Parliament. 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Tomorrow MSPs will take part in the Stage 3 debate and final vote for #CalumsLaw The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools bill will protect and uphold the human rights of children in education. We would like to see it extended to all children in all settings. @jennygilruth.bsky.social ♥️👑
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@jennygilruth.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @anassarwar.bsky.social @willierennie.bsky.social @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social @connect.scot @parentcarerassembly.scot @opfs.org.uk @bethmorrison.bsky.social @emmalgsutton.bsky.social @emmaseith.bsky.social
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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Our helpline has seen more calls about part-time timetables. Our short video shows what they are, when they should be used & what to do if you disagree. Reminder: they’re a short-term tool to support full-time education. View: www.youtube.com/shorts/wSEh6... visit: enquire.org.uk/.../attendan...
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Understanding part-time timetables
YouTube video by Enquire
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Your daily reminder that so many neurodivergent children and young people will be in extreme distress this morning. They CAN’T not won’t go to the building that makes them feel ill. Bring overwhelmed I’d like drowning you need to escape. Dysregulation is like panic you are in flight or fight mode.
Stock AI image of 5 children and young people showing visible signs of distress. Covering their ears or putting their head in the hands and sitting isolated on stairs outside school. The image is black and white and the written words state that 223000 children missing school because needs aren’t met. Neurodivergent kids left behind. Inclusion?
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Parents are as excluded as their children and young people. We aren’t included in the discussion despite the legislation.the mood is low after yesterday. Without changing the fundamentals of environmental and training nothing will change for our families. More and more are going to be excluded.
223,000 neurodivergent children and young people in Scotland can’t access their legal right to an education is the white text. This sits beside a stick AI image of a young person in visible distress with their head on hands. We can’t see their face and they have a hood up. A school bag sits beside them.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
@bethmorrison.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Parents your voice matters, your story matters. Your child matters #calumslaw @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
@connect.scot @bethmorrison.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social @sendwarriormum.bsky.social @scotlibdems.org.uk @snp.org @scotsman.com @naitscotland.bsky.social @scottishautism.bsky.social
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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
On World Day of Social Justice, we stand with parents and carers who are too often unheard, misunderstood, and left to fight systems alone. Social justice means fairness, belief, and support, not constant battles. You shouldn’t have to do this alone. 💙
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Everyday we hear of more neurodivergent children and young people not able to manage into school. How many is too many?
Black and white image of an empty school desk with the number of kids who are mainly missing school on it. 223000
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Jenny Gilruth MSP , Cabinet Secretary for Education Scotland will give evidence to the Children and Young Persons Committee this morning regarding Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ( Scotland) bill. About 8am 8.30am. You can watch all the evidence previously provided on Scotgov tv.
Details of cabinet secretary for education Jenny Gilruth MSP providing evidence to the children and young persons committee this morning available to watch or listen too at Scotgov TV . This morning from 8am/ 8:30am.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
news.stv.tv/west-central...
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Council's education chief resigns over text messages about budget
Dr Douglas Hutchison resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday after he realised the messages may become public.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Hugely important this bill is passed. @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
We need #calums law. Teachers require statutory training to come in line with other professions like nursing. Restraint and seclusion are damaging practices illegal in other settings like nursing homes for very good reasons. Children need same protections in law. @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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Restraint Reduction Network @restraintreductionnetwork.org · 16/09/2025
RRN members can access discounts in events and training, including discounts on our annual conference. Find out more about how you can be part of a global community dedicated to reducing restrictive practice: restraintreductionnetwork.org/membership/
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/07/2025
Thank you to those who have campaigned and shared their experiences to make this change a reality. Read our response here thepromise.scot/news/respons... (🧵3/3) @cypcs.bsky.social @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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Response: Call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
This week, we have sent our response to the Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Sharing this again. Please read and share. A detailed report into restraint and seclusion practices in Scotlands schools. @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Please read and share. We fully support #calums law and the work of @bethmorrison.bsky.social.
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
A 3 year old wee girl was restrained in a nursery because she did not want to come inside after "playtime" was over. She was sent home covered in bruises. The head said "You have to accept that when a child is restrained, there will be injuries!" The PABSS Report 2025 www.pabss.org/research/pab...
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PABSS - PABSS REPORT 2025
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
A child who has developmental delays and functions as an 18 month old toddler was strapped to a chair in a Scottish School! His little brother who is Autistic was shut in the cupboard at the SAME school! The Sunday Post exposed the story www.sundaypost.com/fp/charity-w...
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Charity warns treatment of society’s most vulnerable youngsters is national scandal
Hundreds of disabled and non-verbal children have been sent home with injuries in the last year in what a charity is calling a national child abuse scandal.
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The PABSS Report 2025 Marion Scott from The Sunday Post exposes the national human rights scandal of very small disabled children subjected to restraint and seclusion in schools. www.sundaypost.com/fp/charity-w...
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Charity warns treatment of society’s most vulnerable youngsters is national scandal
Hundreds of disabled and non-verbal children have been sent home with injuries in the last year in what a charity is calling a national child abuse scandal.
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The PABSS Report 2025 Behind every incident of restraint and seclusion is a child. A family. A story that deserves to be heard. We shine a light on these experiences and call for urgent systemic change in Scottish education. www.pabss.org/research/pab... #CalumsLaw #PABSSReport2025
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PABSS - PABSS REPORT 2025
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Nick Hobbs @nickhobbs.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Important piece in yesterday's Sunday Post showing why legislation on restraint is so crucial. We've been calling for statutory provision for 5+ years now. Good to see the govt (finally) offering its support. Huge credit to the parent campaigners who've driven this. @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Huge spread in the Sunday Post highlighting the need for #calums law. @bethmorrison.bsky.social
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
We totally support#Calum’s law. You can hear @bethmorrison.bsky.social talk to Natalie in the podcast available in 🔗 in our bio.
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Today's Sunday Post
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Resharing again. Please contribute your views. @bethmorrison.bsky.social . Beth talking to Natalie regarding #calums law is available in 🔗 in bio.
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Just about to join this... will you be there too?
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
First session Tuesday 3rd June. See below and check out and share!
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Beth Morrison @bethmorrison.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
I need to widen my campaign efforts to include children who have been restrained and secluded in mental health settings. I believe we have a problem in Scotland. Would you be willing to share your story and talk to me? #CalumsLaw
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
#calumslaw. We use restraint and seclusion on disabled and children with ASN without mandatory training, robust recording or even telling parents/carers. Non disabled children no corporal punishment. Follow @bethmorrison.bsky.social for updates.
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Please read and share and if you’ve been affected by restraint or seclusion please contact @bethmorrison.bsky.social.
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