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We work to inspire greater awareness and understanding of the power of children’s human rights. linktr.ee/ChildrensParliament

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It’s #ChallengePoverty Week and today organisations across Scotland are laser-focused on the changes Scotland needs to make to end child poverty. At Children’s Parliament, we’re no different and over the past few months we’ve been busy setting up Child Power Club with @savechildrensco.bsky.social
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"All of us made the difference." Evie (aged 14), Child Human Rights Defender As her time with us comes to an end and we give a heartfelt goodbye, we interviewed Evie to collect her reflection on her experience with Children’s Parliament. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/all-of-...
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“All of us made the difference.” - Children's Parliament
"If an adult talks over you, tell them to be quiet, it’s your space!" Evie shares her reflections on her time with Children's Parliament.
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ASH Scotland @ashscotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The @childrenparliament.bsky.social's Human Rights Defenders' and ASH Scotland are calling for sweet and fruity flavoured vapes to be banned in Scotland. Read more here - bit.ly/4ip67gl
The graphic says 'We hear what children think about vapes' at the top and shows a child saying in a speech bubble: "They advertise vapes as different flavours, like cotton candy."

The Children's Parliament and ASH Scotland logos are at the bottom.The graphic says 'We hear what actions children want from the Tobacco and Vapes Act' at the top and shows a child saying in a speech bubble: "Make them plain tasting, because the biggest reason people buy them is the sweet fruity flavours."

The Children's Parliament and ASH Scotland logos are at the bottom.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
@keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social have planned a month of climate activities including live lessons, storytelling, interactive activities in English and Gaelic, an all-ages assembly, a collective climate challenge and a live Q&A for secondary school pupils. www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/news/2026/au...
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Enthusiastic, creative, dynamic individual who loves working with children & committed to the realisation of children’s human rights? @childrenparliament.bsky.social is excited to be recruiting for Project Officer in Child Human Rights Defenders Team ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
"Members are recruiting" with a megaphone to left hand side and Together logo. Graphic.
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Enthusiastic, creative, dynamic individual who loves working with children & is committed to realisation of children’s human rights? @childrenparliament.bsky.social is excited to be recruiting for a Project Officer in Child Human Rights Defenders Team ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
"Members are recruiting" with a megaphone at the side and Together logo. Graphic.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
“If we’re listened to and taken seriously it makes us feel like our rights are real.” Member of Children’s Parliament We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic Project Officer who is committed to the realisation of children’s human rights. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/vacancies/
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Explore Vacancies and Join Our Team - Children's Parliament
Discover vacancies that make a difference at the Children's Parliament. Be part of our team working to empower children's voices and advance their rights.
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
📣Enthusiastic, creative, & dynamic, love working with children & want to support children to make a difference in what matters to them, then @childrenparliament.bsky.social have the job for you Recruiting for a Project Officer for Child Power Team ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
"Members are recruiting" with a megaphone at the side and Together logo. Graphic.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
If you are enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic, love working with children and want to support children to make a difference in what matters to them, then we have the job opportunity for you. We are recruiting for a Project Officer for our Child Power Team www.childrensparliament.org.uk/vacancies/
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Explore Vacancies and Join Our Team - Children's Parliament
Discover vacancies that make a difference at the Children's Parliament. Be part of our team working to empower children's voices and advance their rights.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our Spring newsletter "Sprung" into inboxes last week. For those that haven't signed up... yet, all the details are below mailchi.mp/5fc277c1244d...
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A round-up of news from Scotland's Members of Children's Parliament.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
“Children should have a say in how and what they learn about A.I. because the future will be A.I.” Member of Children's Parliament Our final report on Exploring Children's Rights and A.I is now live. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
We are delighted to have worked with The Promise Scotland on creating three key resources that show the value and importance of including care experienced children within service design by taking a children's human rights approach. thepromise.scot/news/taking-...?
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Taking a children's human rights approach to service design
The Children's Parliament have created three new resources to help involve younger care experienced children in service design.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We are excited to see the 2026 State of Children's Rights in Scotland report launched this week. The report is an inspirational reflection of the organisations that are embedding a children’s human rights approach and the ongoing focus needed for children to grow up healthy, happy and safe
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
After our recent event in Glasgow, the children's local MP @maureenburke.bsky.social raised their concerns in the house of commons. It's so important that children's views are taken into account in political decision-making.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
This month, Members of Children's Parliament in Glasgow invited politicians & decision makers to hear them explain what children think about the impacts of poverty on children’s lives and rights - the result of 3 months work with the children, Children's Parliament & @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
It's #SaferInternetDay tomorrow! @uksic.bsky.social are encouraging everyone to think about the safe & responsible use of AI. Our resources, made with @scottishaialliance.bsky.social, help children and adults to consider how AI effects children's rights. #ChildrenShapingAI www.scottishai.com/wcrmai
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Children's Rights and AI - A Resource for Professionals — Scottish AI Alliance
Children have a lot to say about Artificial Intelligence and how they feel about their future with the technology. Find out real opinions from children in Scotland.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We are thrilled and delighted for this support from The Robertson Trust. In partnership with Save the Children UK we will build a model of child activism to create a national movement for change to address the causes and impact of child poverty. www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/news/beyond-...
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Beyond Pledges: £2.2M awarded to 12 projects
Twelve projects that can deliver deep and long-term systems change – or what we call big change that lasts - in relation to poverty and trauma in Scotland through the 2026 Scottish Parliament election...
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
There are less than two weeks left to view the calls to action made by our Child Human Rights Defenders. The Placards are at the heart of the fantastic exhibition by @talbotricegallery.bsky.social . The exhibition closes on the 7th of February www.trg.ed.ac.uk/exhibition/c...
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The Children are Now | Talbot Rice Gallery
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Evie, Child Human Rights Defender alongside Marcus, a Member of the @officialsyp.bsky.social interviewed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills,Jenny Gilruth MSP They asked quickfire questions, including what UNCRC incorporation means to the Cabinet Secretary youtu.be/2GCgplgAQIM?...
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Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills Answers Young People’s Questions | Cabinet Takeover 2025
YouTube video by Scottish Youth Parliament
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Cara, Child Human Rights Defender and Member of Children's Parliament, alongside Ellie, the chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, interviewed First Minister John Swinney after the annual Cabinet meeting earlier this month. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/j8cmMA7jxJg?...
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On #WorldChildrensDay recognising the importance of children meeting decision makers on matters that are important to them. This week Member's of Children's Parliament met the First Minister and Cabinet to present their key issues www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/childre...
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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 11/11/2025
We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament. Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Our autumn Children's Parliament Unfeartie newsletter flew into inboxes yesterday. If you haven't signed up yet, we didn't want you to miss out, so you can find out all our ongoing work, partnerships, resources and much more here 👇 mailchi.mp/9440b25fc6a1...
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The Children are Now @talbotricegallery.bsky.social has now officially launched, exhibitioning work from 12 of @childrenparliament.bsky.social Child Human Rights Defenders focussing on children's rights & their art as activism🎉 Find out more here: www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/childre...
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Children Are Now! - Children's Parliament
Now, children’s voices from across Scotland are part of the The Children Are Now exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh until 7/2/26.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The Children are Now @talbotricegallery.bsky.social launches this weekend, exhibitioning work from 12 of our Child Human Rights Defenders focussing on children's rights and their art as activism. We cannot wait! Find out more here: www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/childre... #TheChildrenAreNow
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Children Are Now! - Children's Parliament
Now, children’s voices from across Scotland are part of the The Children Are Now exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh until 7/2/26.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We had a brilliant session with @dataschools.bsky.social and @scottishaialliance.bsky.social a few weeks ago where we shared our Children's Rights & AI Teaching Pack with a wonderful audience from the education sector. There is clear demand for quality resources to support AI literacy in schools.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🌟 Thank You for following us through Climate Week 🌟 Our Climate Week has come to a close Children’s Parliament members, leaders, and decision-makers met to discuss the children’s calls for action showing that tackling the climate crisis is a children’s rights issue.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
🌍 Searching for the Seeds 🌱 Call for Action 1: Improved Government Communication At COP26, Children’s Parliament Investigators—some of the youngest participants—shared climate concerns and Calls for Action with world leaders
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Inside Scottish Youth Climate Initiatives
When it comes to initiatives around food loss, waste conversion, recycling, reforestation, clean energy, health, or community agriculture, young Scots have specific views, ideas and aspirations for shaping the kind of future they want. They are also uniquely positioned to mobilize one another in the face of eco-anxiety or climate apathy. So, what is the young Scottish generation doing that leaders at COP26 might be overlooking? What can their local approaches bring to the global policy tables? What are these unique methods of engagement, and how can they help solve Scotland’s industry problems? Brought to you by The New York Times Climate Hub. For more information, visit: nytclimatehub.com. Speakers: Moderator: Katie Reid, Children’s Voices Program Manager, Children’s Parliament Seumas, Margaret and Atholl, Members, Children’s Parliament
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱 Call for Action 3: Children’s Involvement in Learning In 2008, Scotland’s first Children’s Climate Change Project invited children to share how climate change affects their lives and how to act.
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Children and the climate crisis...on the national and global stage - Children's Parliament
Children across Scotland have played an active role in shaping the country’s response to climate crisis through national and global projects.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱  CALL FOR ACTION 2: POSITIVE CLIMATE EDUCATION  In phase 2 of the Learning for Sustainability project, children shared ideas on working with gov & decision-makers to shape policy.
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Learning for Sustainability Phase 2 update - Children's Parliament
"Learning environments should be calm, creative, and outside wherever possible." - Members of Children's Parliament
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🌍 Searching for the Seeds 🌱  Better Government Communication  in The Moment (2021), 2,000+ children told leaders:  “People should be shown what actions they can take to help the climate with adverts on TV & social media about reducing waste, buying less, choosing local, and saving energy.”
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱 Call for Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning In the Learning for Sustainability project, children shaped 9 Calls to Action to improve climate learning across Scotland.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🌍 Call for Action 2: Positive Climate Education 🌱 Through the Child Human Rights Defenders Programme, children are working with leaders for climate justice + education.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱 In 2021, Scotland’s Children’s Climate Assembly called for better gov’t communication: 📢 Give young people clear info on the climate emergency, how to act & where to find help. That call still stands. 👉 bit.ly/3K07anO @scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🌍 #ClimateWeek2025🌍 Since 2008, Children’s Parliament projects have planted seeds of change—ideas & Calls for Action that still shape climate messages today. Read more 👉 bit.ly/42tzUvg @scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🌍 Climate Week 2025 🌍   Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning  Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis.    ---> bit.ly/42tzUvg    @scotgovnetzero  #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🌍 Children’s Calls for Action🌍       Action 2: Positive Climate Education    Children want equal access to learning about sustainability.  They want to join real local projects, work with real people and see the difference they can make.   bit.ly/42tzUvg  #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🌍 Climate Week 🌍 Children’s Call for Action  Action 1: Better Government Communication  Children want clear, accessible info on the climate crisis in Scotland, what it means for their families and what’s being done in both towns and rural areas.  @scotgovnetzero  #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🌍 Children’s Parliament at Climate Week 2025 🌍  Marking Scotland’s Climate Week 2025, Members of Children’s Parliament will meet with key leaders to sharing their Calls for Action and ideas to tackle climate change.   Find out more: bit.ly/3HXqYaJ  @scotgovnetzero  #ScotClimateWeek
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
🌍 Resources at Climate Week 2025 🌍 Children’s Parliament offers activities & resources to help children explore climate change and create their own Calls for Action, giving them information & a real say in decisions. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/climate/reso... #ScotClimateWeek @scotgovnetzero
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Children and the climate crisis...resources - Children's Parliament
Children have played a central role in creating resources to help others learn about climate change and take action to look after the planet.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🌍 Children’s Parliament at #ScotClimateWeek 2025! 🌍  Next week as part of Climate Week 2025 Children will meet with key decision makers to share their Calls for Action on climate change — asking for clear info, positive climate education & a real say in Scotland’s future.   bit.ly/3HXqYaJ
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Children and the climate crisis - Children's Parliament
The climate crisis is not just an environmental issue, it is a children’s human rights issue.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
12 Members of Children’s Parliament created bold placards with leading artist Bob and Roberta Smith, demanding action on vaping, climate crisis education, and bullying & mental health. See them at "The Children Are Now" exhibition @talbotricegallery.bsky.social after October 25th
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Jill Burdett @jebjill.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
A MUST for all teachers. Enjoy! #learning #UNCRC #primaryteachers #dignity
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
STV News joined us to hear from the children and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Jenny Gilruth MSP to highlight our Anti-racist education work and our desire for the children's calls to action to be embedded in all primary schools in Scotland. news.stv.tv/v/dundee-pup...
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Dundee pupils at heart of developing anti-racism campaign
The education secretary visited them on Wednesday to hear first hand about their work.
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Moray House School of Education and Sport @morayhouse.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🤖 Join us Fri 19 Sept for AI in Scottish Schools – a showcase of resources for primary & secondary teachers. 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute & online 🕒 3–5pm (in person) | 3:30–5pm (online) Explore AI literacy, classroom uses & children’s rights. 🔗 dataschools.education/aishowcase/
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AI in Scottish Schools: A Showcase of Resources for Primary and Secondary Teachers - Data Education in Schools
When: Friday 19th September 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1 (in person), 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM GMT+1 (online) Where: In person (Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1.55)  and online (MS Teams) REGISTER: link Join ...
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
As we welcome new members to the Child Human Rights Defenders project, we also say a very fond farewell to one of our long-standing members. Tate met two of our new Child Human Rights Defenders, who were keen to find out what the project is really like. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/its-so-...
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It’s So Worth It! - Children's Parliament
We say a very fond farewell to one of our long-standing members, Tate, who has helped shape the Child Human Rights Defenders project over the past few years.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Calling all teachers! On 19th September we're hosting a hybrid event at the University of Edinburgh with @scottishaialliance.bsky.social and @dataschools.bsky.social showcasing our teaching resources on AI and children's rights. More info & signup: www.childrensparliament.org.uk/news/a-i-in-...
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A.I in Scottish Schools: A Showcase of Resources for Primary & Secondary Teachers
Join us this online or in-person this September for a hybrid event exploring A.I in Scottish primary and secondary education.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
The final day of sharing resources that will help the return to school. Today it is our Book of Promises. It explains the 54 articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with child-friendly graphics and language. www.childrensparliament.org.uk/book-of-prom...
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Book of Promises - Children's Parliament
Human Rights exist to help keep us healthy, happy and safe. Children's human rights are enshrined in Scots law.
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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
'Dignity in School means children's voices are heard' With fantastic resources, including starter packs, sessions plans and our podcast series, the Dignity in School Hub is a great place to go to support you to create long-lasting impactful change in your school. dignityinschool.scot
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Dignity in School Hub
The Dignity in School Hub is an ever-evolving platform to demonstrate and provide useful resources and examples.
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