Reposted by CELCISTogether (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 5h📣Our member Who Cares? Scotland is recruiting for a Campaigns Officer This role will contribute to this aspiration through supporting the delivery of a policy & public affairs influencing programme supported by members from across the country read more ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve... 001
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 6hA new section on our website will bring together published Advice Notes, reports & other outputs from the Independent Strategic Advisor, Fiona Duncan, to help make the evidence & issues she is identifying & progress and barriers to keeping the promise more visible. 👉 ow.ly/A9Zr50ZTplB 001
CELCIS @celcis.org · 7hIf 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 000
Reposted by CELCISCoalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In the latest CCPS blog, our CEO @r-cackett.bsky.social argues that politicians must show they understand why social care really matters, and engage meaningfully with the sector, if their reforms are to deliver the change people need. 👇 Read the full blog here: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-blog/so... 011
Reposted by CELCISEducation Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026As part of our professional learning offer, we deliver individual webinars and in-person events on a range of relevant topics to support your learning. Take a look at our events webpage to find out what's coming up this Autumn. education.gov.scot/events/?dateFrom… 001
Reposted by CELCISOne Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 29/09/2026Applications, interviews, childcare planning, IT and finances: the six-week Training Academy in the OPFS - @publichealthscot.bsky.social pathway covered the practical details of moving into work. Why did that matter? We explain in our blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved... 001
CELCIS @celcis.org · 9hWhat changes are needed to give every child in Scotland the best possible start in life? In this free webinar we'll share key findings, examples from practice, and discuss changes to policy and practice needed to strengthen early childhood development from birth to age three: buff.ly/D9G8oAr 002
Reposted by CELCISFamily Rights Group @familyrightsgp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026What is in the new Family Group Conference Toolkit, and how can it help practitioners? In this short vlog, Nicola Lines, our Senior Family Group Conference & Lifelong Links Practice Adviser, gives an overview of what's inside. Find out more: ow.ly/IAU750ZSCWU #FamilyGroupConference #FGC 002
Reposted by CELCISUK Safer Internet Centre @uksic.bsky.social · 11h𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, marking over 20 years of the UK’s #SaferInternetDay celebrations. This year, we’re inviting everyone to ‘𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆.’ Sign up to support here ✅ saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... 001
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12hFind out more in Report FOUR here: ow.ly/6lES50ZSFVuow.lyOversight Board for the promise publishes Report FOURScotland’s promise to care experienced children, young people and families can still be achieved by 2030, says an Oversight Board report published today. 011
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12hThe Oversight Board’s Report FOUR found that there are individuals, teams, & organisations showing every day that progress to keep the promise is possible. But they also report more must be done to ensure Scotland has enough skilled people with the time and support required to do their jobs well.⬇️ 112
CELCIS @celcis.org · 12hData is so important in the drive to improve care for our children, young people and families. Version 2 of the Minimum Dataset for Scotland's Child Protection Committees is available here: buff.ly/4fVNjRF 000
CELCIS @celcis.org · 30/09/2026Every 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 011
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 30/09/2026The 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 011
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 30/09/2026The 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.⬇️ 122
CELCIS @celcis.org · 30/09/2026Did 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 011
CELCIS @celcis.org · 30/09/2026In 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 011
CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026The 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 011
Reposted by CELCISTogether (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 013
CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026Join 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 011
Reposted by CELCISCYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We'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 022
Reposted by CELCISResearch in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Effective 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 012
Reposted by CELCISResearch in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Are 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 001
Reposted by CELCISScottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Last 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 043
Reposted by CELCISThe Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Teenage 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 025
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 28/09/2026The 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 022
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29/09/2026The 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 022
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29/09/2026Today 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 023
CELCIS @celcis.org · 29/09/2026This 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 011
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 011
CELCIS @celcis.org · 28/09/2026Join 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 000
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 011
CELCIS @celcis.org · 27/09/2026ICYMI: 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 020
CELCIS @celcis.org · 27/09/2026The 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 021
CELCIS @celcis.org · 26/09/2026Join 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 022
CELCIS @celcis.org · 26/09/2026This 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 020
CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026The 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 020
CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026Join 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 000
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 24/09/2026The 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. 211
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/09/2026Find 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/n9jI50ZQTiiow.lyLearn from othersThese 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. 011
Reposted by CELCISThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/09/2026Fiona 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. 112
Reposted by CELCISInstitute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Sir 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 002
CELCIS @celcis.org · 25/09/2026If 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 000
Reposted by CELCISFamilies Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Could 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 001
Reposted by CELCISStaf @stafscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We’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. 111
CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026Join 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 000
CELCIS @celcis.org · 24/09/2026The 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 000
Reposted by CELCISEnquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We'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 #AntiBullyingenquire.org.ukBullying - EnquireAll 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. 101
Reposted by CELCISThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Children 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... 053