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Every child deserves the best possible start in life. On Thursday 8 October, join CELCIS and Nesta to explore research examining support for babies and families across Scotland, from pregnancy through the earliest months of a child's life to age three. Book your place: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

A graphic promoting a free webinar on 8 October with input from Nesta and CELCIS, entitled "Getting it right from the start: Strengthening early help for families from pregnancy through early childhood".

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 10h

The Oversight Board for the promise’s fourth report shows that progress has been made to keep the promise, with improved structures, clearer plans and changes in delivery but that this now needs to be felt much more in people’s lives. Read more in Report FOUR here: ow.ly/YUge50ZSlNa

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 11h

The Oversight Board for the promise have published their fourth report. They found that for too many, change to keep the promise has already come too slowly. But they also report that the promise remains Scotland’s clearest opportunity to turn commitment into real change in people’s life.⬇️

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 12h

Did you know that we have CPD accredited recorded webinars? In our Emerging Insights webinar recordings, sector leaders share insight about current critical issues and challenges in child protection. They can be claimed towards your CPD requirement: buff.ly/3M9J07O

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 14h

In Aberdeenshire Council, a new addition to the social work adoption team - a Therapeutic Transition Social Worker - has helped support children moving from foster care to adoption. Read our new feature story to find out more: buff.ly/p47C34o

A graphic to promote a long read by CELCIS, which describes how Aberdeenshire Council try to help children move into their adoptive families more easily. The title of the article is "Developing a new child-centred, relational approach to adoption".

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026

The final webinar in a series exploring themes from the Children's Services Reform Research, which looks at what the findings tell us about leadership in supporting transformational change in services for children, young people and their families and carers, is available here: buff.ly/DZO5H5m

A graphic to promote the webinar recording of the free CELCIS Emerging Insights webinar entitled 'Leading for change', which took place in March 2025 and is available on the CELCIS website.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎉This week, we announced membership spotlight from @povertyalliance.org on the lead up to #ChallengePoverty Week Scotland’s anti-poverty network, their strength comes from their members who share a commitment to justice, compassion & lasting change ➡️ buff.ly/kq0yHoj

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026

Join CELCIS and Nesta on 8 October to explore research on support and services for babies and families across Scotland. We'll share key findings, practice examples, and discuss changes needed to policy and practice to strengthen early childhood development from birth to age 3: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're so pleased to be launching the outputs from the Challenging Justice Inequalities participatory research project today🎉 To explore all the outputs including the main report, a comic, a film and a policy brief, click here: buff.ly/naQ73nL Read more at our website: buff.ly/c7WpNGR

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Effective information use depends on key principles and methods. It goes beyond gathering data and requires the right systems to support informed decision-making. Explore a digital toolkit that aims to strengthen the ethical and effective use of children's information. ow.ly/5NPp50ZRkYj

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you interested in taking part in research exploring the implementation and impact of local recognition of care experience as a protected characteristic in England? Share your insights to identify emerging learning and share examples of effective practice in this area. ow.ly/VM9k50ZIaGE

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last week, SASW co-hosted a roundtable event in the Scottish Parliament to explore Social Work’s central role in delivering The Promise. The event, which brought together frontline Social Workers, sector leaders and MSPs, discussed concerns about progress. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/9P9MhuD

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Teenage relationship abuse is often a hidden form of harm. It shouldn’t be this way and doesn’t have to be. With a system to support young people early and more support for professionals, parents and carers, all teens can have positive, healthy relationships. Learn more: ow.ly/olEX50ZSk9p

Teenage girl looking sadly at her phone, highlighting that 2 in 5 teens aged 13-17 face emotional or physical relationship abuse in 2024-25.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 28/09/2026

The Independent Strategic Advisor – the promise, Fiona Duncan, is visiting West Lothian Council and Orkney Islands Council this week as a part of her series of catch ups with all 32 local authorities to learn about progress to keep the promise. Find out more here: ow.ly/BfgX50ZOb1j

Graphic highlighting local catch ups happening in West Lothian and Orkney Islands to understand progress to keep the promise in local areas with a stylised Scottish flag and a location pin.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29/09/2026

The Oversight Board has published their fourth report. They report that the promise remains Scotland’s clearest opportunity to turn commitment into change and this is the time to move faster, with greater urgency and a determined focus on what improves people’s lives. ➡️ ow.ly/vP1g50ZSiXK

Illustrations of a person with a backpack, a person in a wheelchair, a dog, and a person speaking into a megaphone with a speech bubble stating, 'Too much of the promise remains on paper, not in practice.'

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29/09/2026

Today The Oversight Board for the promise have published their fourth report. Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland welcomes the publication. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/GwFC50ZSlUS

Statement from Fraser McKinlay, chief executive of The Promise Scotland, saying: “We welcome the publication of the Oversight Board for the promise’s latest report, which sets out the need for greater urgency in the delivery of the promise. There has been significant progress made in the last six years, but too much of what has been agreed and planned is not yet being experienced consistently. There must be action from those with the responsibility, power and resources to make change happen."

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026

This feature story looks at how East Lothian Council's Families Together programme, established through the Scottish Government's Whole Family Wellbeing Fund and supported by CELCIS, is providing early help for children, young people and their families: buff.ly/4fcb9YL

A graphic for a long read story produced by CELCIS, which describes how the Whole Family Well-being Fund helped to provide early support to families in East Lothian.

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026

The recording of our Emerging Insights webinar, in which Anne Longfield examined what is known about the exploitation of teenagers in the UK, and suggested possible solutions to protecting young people, is available here: buff.ly/7qAKi2y

A graphic for the recorded webinar hosted by CELCIS, in which Anne Longfield, Chair of the Commission on Young Lives discusses solutions to protecting teenagers from exploitation and harm.

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 28/09/2026

Join CELCIS and Nesta on 8 October to explore research on support for babies and families across Scotland. We'll share key findings, examples of effective practice, and discuss the changes needed to policy and practice to strengthen children's development from birth to age three: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 28/09/2026

⏰📩You can keep connected through our free, monthly newsletter. Sign up now to get all the latest information later this week: buff.ly/ml4magR

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 27/09/2026

ICYMI: In this guest post for the CELCIS blog, Nicola McCartney, lead artist on the National Theatre of Scotland’s Caring Scotland project, reflects on the importance of listening to and learning from people with care experience if The Promise is to become a reality: buff.ly/gL2d1qS

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 27/09/2026

The recording and resources from our recent webinar, "Does AI have a place in children's hearings and family law?" which explores AI in the context of children's hearings in Scotland and family justice in England, is now available: buff.ly/o9sVgwj

A graphic promoting the webinar recording from CELCIS. This is part of their Emerging Insights series about the use of Artificial Intelligence in child care and protection, it is entitled: "Does AI have a place in children's hearings and family law?"

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 26/09/2026

Join CELCIS and Nesta on 8 October for insights from research mapping services from pregnancy through the early months of a child's life. Discover key findings, practice examples, and changes needed to policy and practice to improve early childhood development from birth to 3yrs: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 26/09/2026

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026

The recording of our webinar discussing the findings from an evaluation of @familyrightsgp.bsky.social trial of Lifelong Links in Scotland, is available here: buff.ly/3YKHtMR

A graphic promoting the lifelong links webinar hosted by CELCIS.

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026

Join CELCIS and Nesta on 8 October to explore research on support and services for Scottish babies and families. We'll share key findings, practice examples, and discuss changes needed to policy and practice to strengthen early childhood development from birth to age three: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 24/09/2026

The Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise, Fiona Duncan, visited @eastrencouncil.bsky.social to hear more about their commitment to keeping the promise and learn about the different initiatives designed by children and young people to ensure the promise becomes a reality in their community.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/09/2026

Find more examples of local insights that you can take into your own work through our learning stories here💡 ow.ly/mZVm50ZQTgv Or find out more about this series of visits here👉 ow.ly/n9jI50ZQTii

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Learn from others

These examples and stories of change show how people across Scotland have been working to keep the promise— and of what they've learned along the way.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/09/2026

Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise, recently visited Dumfries and Galloway Council where she learned more about their approach to designing and delivering services through listening with intent to the experiences of children, young people, families and care experienced adults.

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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sir Alasdair MacDonald, Dr Emily Lothian, Deborah Williams and Michael Bettencourt call for an implementation strategy to scale up support for all care experienced learners across Wales. Read it here 👉 ow.ly/OP7z50ZPCoL

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026

If you want to know more about whether artificial intelligence might change the way social work can work with children, young people and their families, take a look at these seven free CPD accredited webinar recordings: buff.ly/f6pVNJb

A graphic promoting seven free webinars on the CELCIS website about artificial Intelligence in children's social care. They are:

1) What could AI mean for children's social care?

2) Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children's care and protection?

3) What are the impacts of using AI transcription tools in social care?

4) Is AI your new critical friend in social work practice?

5) Companion, advisor or misguided friend? What do we need to know about the relationships children and young people have with AI and chatbots?

6) Where's the harm? Protecting children from online sexual abuse and risk in the age of artificial intelligence

7) Does AI have a place in children's hearings and family law?

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Families Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Could you help make a difference to families affected by imprisonment? 💙 We’re recruiting for Support & Information Services Workers to join Families Outside. ⏰ Applications close soon. Find out more: ow.ly/CaC950ZOoeY

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jennifer McKean, Chair of the Staf Board of Directors. They’ll share their experiences of leading with courage, upholding the rights and entitlements of care leavers, and keeping the Promise in challenging times.

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026

The recording of our CELCIS Emerging Insights webinar, in which Professors Lisa Bunting, Anna Gupta and John McKendrick explore the connections between poverty, inequality and child protection is available here: buff.ly/c8U1ecM

A graphic to promote the recording of a webinar hosted by CELCIS with Professors Lisa Bunting, Anna Gupta and John McKendrick, who discussed the effect of COVID-19 and the current cost-of-living crisis on children, young people and families around the UK. The webinar is accredited with the CPD and can be claimed towards your CPD requirement as set out by professional bodies, institutes, and employers.

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We've noted a recent spike in calls which relate to bullying. Our webpages provide more information on the recommended steps to take, as well as what you can do if bullying is affecting your child's learning. Read more: enquire.org.uk/parents/work... #bullying #BullyingPrevention #AntiBullying

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Bullying - Enquire

All schools should do what they can to prevent bullying happening, and act quickly to deal with any incidents that happen. Find out more about your options is your child is being bullied.

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Children under five living in Ayrshire Housing communities are to receive free books every month through a new partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library www.heraldscotland.com/news...

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026

In this guest post for the CELCIS blog, Nicola McCartney, lead artist on the National Theatre of Scotland’s Caring Scotland project, reflects on the importance of listening to and learning from people with care experience if The Promise is to become a reality: buff.ly/gL2d1qS

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Iriss @irissorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are looking for someone to join the team as our new Data and Analysis Associate. Closing date 2 October. More info at: buff.ly/iAWes0G

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026

The Observer's story this weekend and new podcast series again raises concerns about the experiences of people accessing their care records. There’s more on this in a feature story in our archives: buff.ly/QviaYgQ

A graphic to promote a long-read article about access to care records. The article, published by CELCIS is entitled: "Piecing together the past".

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 23/09/2026

Josh is 17 and has lived in his residential home for the past 18 months - he is being encouraged to move into a flat once he completes college, but doesn't feel ready. Recognise this story? Find out more in these information materials: buff.ly/sGMOA20 #residentialcare

A graphic highlighting the CELCIS continuing care rights page, which offers information and resources for care experienced young people about their continuing care options. "Josh's story: It's important young people know their right to continuing care- that is staying with their carers in foster care, kinship care or residential care in Scotland up to the age of 21, if they choose to do so."

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Final week to apply! We have a range of positions available for Education Scotland Associates (ESA), including those with a specialism in supporting attendance. Find out more about the roles & criteria for selection: ow.ly/VFpz50ZOi4j

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There's one week left to apply for our Leading Professional Learning programme (November 2026 – June 2027). Join us to learn to plan, lead, & evaluate impactful professional learning aligned with the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Apply by 30 September. ow.ly/JNwZ50ZP0Q2

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Unite Foundation @unitefoundation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Every Unite Foundation scholar receives a voucher to personalise their space. Thanks to our partner UniKitOut, each new student got a £170 Welcome Pack this year—made possible by years of generous support. Find out more: unitefoundation.org.uk/Scholarship

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 22/09/2026

#Fair #work is the focus of our members' meeting at 12 noon this Thursday 24 September, with colleagues from our #Living #Wage #Scotland team. 👇 Sign up here! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today we’ve published the Young Creatives Commission Interim report – ‘Levelling the Pitch’, in partnership with Roundhouse Trust. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

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Levelling the Pitch | Centre for Young Lives | News

Published: Young people's creativity is everywhere. Opportunities to develop it are not.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📣Our member @familiesoutside.bsky.social have a variety of different vacancies available: ✨Communications Manager ✨Support & Information Services Worker ✨Project Partnership Lead - Weave Partnership read more here ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On 14th October, we're hosting an event in Parliament for the 15th edition of the Good Childhood Report. We need your help to get as many MPs in the room as possible. An email could be the reason your MP joins us and takes action on children's wellbeing. Take action now: ow.ly/psY750ZQu60

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 22/09/2026

Our latest newsletter is available now📨 Don't miss out on the stories of change happening across Scotland and opportunities to get involved in work to keep the promise: ow.ly/UhiZ50ZQ3eh Want to sign up to receive updates straight to your inbox? Click here 📬 👉 ow.ly/WhWM50Zu9U8

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