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Official account. We are CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. www.celcis.org

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Together (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...
"Members are recruiting" with a megaphone at the side and Together logo.
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 6h
A 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
Text reading 'Advice from the Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise' on a dark blue background with colorful abstract shapes.
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 7h
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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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In 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...
A CCPS Article: Social Care in Scotland: We need the case for change, not a battle for custody. - Rachel Cackett, CEO, CCPS. ccpscotland.org
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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As 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…
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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Applications, 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...
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 9h
What 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
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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Family Rights Group @familyrightsgp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What 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
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UK Safer Internet Centre @uksic.bsky.social · 11h
𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 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...
Logo showing that Safer Internet Day will be on Tuesday 9 February 2027.
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12h
Find out more in Report FOUR here: ow.ly/6lES50ZSFVu
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Oversight Board for the promise publishes Report FOUR
Scotland’s promise to care experienced children, young people and families can still be achieved by 2030, says an Oversight Board report published today.
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12h
The 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.⬇️
Graphic showing a family with text 'People. Progress. Delivery.' alongside the Oversight Board for the promise logo and 'Report FOUR'.
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 12h
Data 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
A graphic of people looking at a spreadsheet to illustrate the revised webpage on Minimum Dataset for Child Protection Committees in Scotland. Version 2 is now available on the CELCIS website
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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.⬇️
Quote emphasising that there is no more important responsibility than securing the futures and wellbeing of Scotland's children, featured in a green circle above a scale graphic and the Oversight Board logo.
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CELCIS @celcis.org · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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
Quote in the middle and The Poverty Alliance logo in a text box. 7 children at the bottom, smiling or happy faces, linked together with arms. A rainbow and clouds in the background. Together logo in one of the clouds. Graphic.
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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
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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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
Image of a comic strip depicting part of the Challenging Justice Inequalities research project
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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
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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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
A graphic highlighting the CELCIS newsletter which is published every month.
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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
A young person with red hair wearing over-ear headphones stands in profile at the centre of a corridor lined with multiple illuminated open doorways on either side.
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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
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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CELCIS @celcis.org · 26/09/2026
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 · 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
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 · 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
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
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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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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