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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our new investigation found worrying gaps in how police use of force against children is recorded and monitored. Proper recording is essential to human rights monitoring. The Commissioner has made 21 recommendations to protect children’s rights. bit.ly/4cAYBv7

Graphic promoting the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland investigation into police use of force against children. It shows a police officer in the background and the report cover, alongside a quote from Commissioner Nicola Killean: “When children come into contact with the police, for whatever reason, they should be treated first and foremost as children.”

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today marks two years since the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force, enshrining children’s rights in law and giving our office new powers. Head of Legal, Nick Hobbs, explains how we’re using them, what has changed and why children’s rights need defending. Read: bit.ly/4vS2bI5

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This report reflects many of the Commissioner's continued concerns. Scottish Government must consider carefully all the recommendations and take forward any necessary action to ensure that children's rights are fully respected and protected. www.coe.int/en/web/cpt/-...

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Council of Europe anti-torture Committee publishes report on the United Kingdom, focusing on police and prisons in Scotland - CPT - www.coe.int

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We’re disappointed the UK Government has announced its intention to ban children under 16 from social media. Evidence doesn’t currently show a blanket ban would make children safer online, and it may inadvertently push them to riskier parts of the internet. Full statement: bit.ly/4vcr7du

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Statement: Children’s Commissioner reacts to UK Government announcement on social media

The Children's Commissioner reacts to a proposed social media ban for under-16s, and says it will not make them safer online.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

👩‍⚖️ We’re looking for a Solicitor to join our bold team! This is an exciting and unique opportunity to use your legal skills to help promote, protect and defend the human rights of every child in Scotland. Apply: bit.ly/4afdMZy

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Two weeks to go until our online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! Join us at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B

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Join our assembly to make children’s rights your goal!

Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean hosts an online assembly, focusing on discrimination. Join child human rights defenders and a World Cup winner!

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our second Shoogle Lab continues to shake up education! Young people, the Commissioner, Prof Laura Lundy & education leaders worked together online to look at feedback and accountability in the system to ultimately improve delivery of children’s rights. More: bit.ly/4t7Kgfd

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Feedback and accountability are the focus in Commissioner’s second Shoogle Lab

Children's Commissioner hosts the second Shoogle Lab event with Young Advisors, Professor Laura Lundy, and education leaders.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Watch our BSL video telling you all about our next online assembly for primary-aged children, focussing on discrimination. Meet a young football team who challenged unfair treatment and Scotland's only World Cup winner, and learn about rights. Join us at 9.30am on April 24! vimeo.com/1172526683

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Children's Commissioner's online assembly in April

BSL video about the Children and Young People's Commissioner's online assembly for primary-aged children on 24 April 2026.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The countdown is on to our online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! See you at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B

An advert for the Commissioner’s online assembly on Friday, April 24, at 9.30am, says: “Kick off the World Cup build-up and come to our online assembly for primary-aged children! Be inspired by a girls’ football team who challenged discrimination, meet World Cup winner Rose Reilly, who overcame unfair treatment in football, learn more about the right not to be discriminated against.”

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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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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Children have the right to education – but those whose parents are in the Armed Forces aren’t getting the support they need. We asked @forceschildscot.bsky.social to look at the issues. Their findings mirror the Commissioner’s call for systemic change. More: bit.ly/4bpBoKH

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Children from Forces families denied full right to education, says new report

Charity Forces Children Scotland produces a report for the Children's Commissioner about Forces children's experiences of education, and makes recommendations.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Join us for an online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! See you at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B

Graphics of a megaphone and a football boot and ball are on a purple background. White text says: “Kick off the World Cup build-up and come to our online assembly for primary-aged children! Be inspired by a girls’ football team who challenged discrimination, meet World Cup winner Rose Reilly, who overcame unfair treatment as a female footballer in Scotland, learn more about the right not to be discriminated against." It has details of the assembly on Friday, 24 April at 9.30am, no registration needed, and with BSL interpretation. The logos of the Children’s Commissioner, e-Sgoil, Scotland’s Assembly, and BSL Interpretation are included.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Commissioner Nicola Killean responds to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the treatment of children at Skye House, and says she is still extremely concerned by potential rights breaches, including around the use of restraint. Statement: bit.ly/4cBd8re

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Statement: Commissioner responds to report on care at Skye House

Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

⏰ Just days left to apply! Are you 12–16 and want to help shape decisions affecting children & young people in Scotland? 🌟 Join our Young Advisors 🤝 Monthly meet-ups (online & in person) 💳 Expenses paid 🧏‍♀️ Open to all backgrounds & accessibility needs 🗓 Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Education is a human right — and children’s views must be at the heart of how it’s delivered. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, we’re sharing how we’ve been working alongside children and young people to shape education reform and create a system that works for all. Read: bit.ly/49zQnCi

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Education isn’t just about lessons and exams — it’s about how children feel in school. Young Advisor Elsie’s blog for #InternationalDayOfEducation reflects on why feeling safe and supported matters to ensuring the right to education is realised every day. Elsie's Blog: bit.ly/3ZxjMqE

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Plenty time left to apply! ⏰ Join our Young Advisors! 🌟Are you aged 12–16 and want to make a difference for children & young people in Scotland? 🤝Meet monthly (online & in person) 💳Expenses paid ✨No experience needed 🧏‍♀️All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r

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Now recruiting! - Become a Young Advisor to the Commissioner

Our group of Young Advisors needs new members – and it’s an exciting role that makes a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🌟 Join our Young Advisors! 🌟Are you aged 12–16 and want to make a difference for children & young people in Scotland? 🤝Meet monthly (online & in person) 💳Expenses paid ✨No experience needed 🧏‍♀️All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🎉 Ready for something new in 2026? Become a Young Advisor (ages 12–16) & work with the Commissioner to help make sure children’s voices are heard across Scotland. ✨ Learn new skills ✨ All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome ✨ Make a difference Apply: bit.ly/4p2tz2r

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

We wish you season's greetings. Please note our office is closed over Christmas (from Wednesday, 24 December, 2024, and reopening on Monday, 5 January, 2026). We will not be able to respond to any enquiries during this period and inboxes/voicemail will not be monitored.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Want to make a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland? We’re looking for passionate 12-16 year olds to join our Young Advisors. Work with the Commissioner – no experience needed, expenses paid, support given, & fun guaranteed! Apply: bit.ly/4p2tz2r

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Happy Human Rights Day! This year's theme celebrates the connection between rights and happiness. Children have told us about the essentials in life that make them happy. More here: bit.ly/3Mv7Rqe #HumanRightsDay #OurEverydayRights

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

And that’s a wrap! Today’s #ShoogleLab has come to an end – huge thanks to our Young Advisors & everyone else who took part. Our work around children’s right to be listened to has been thought-provoking, powerful, exciting, and is starting to shake up the education system.

A large group of Young Advisors, the Commissioner’s team, and education leaders pose together at the end of the Shoogle Lab event. Everyone is smiling and holding up shoogle props like maracas, soft toys, and colourful objects. Two young people kneel at the front holding a “The Shoogle Lab” sign. Behind the group is a red Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland backdrop.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The #ShoogleLab is shaking things up! Our Young Advisors have been working with education leaders, experts & the incredible @dameevelynglennie.bsky.social to try to improve the education system — asking challenging questions about why it's important to listen to children.

A group of adults sit around tables covered with red paper, talking and laughing during a workshop. One woman in a green top is speaking animatedly, while others listen and smile. Papers, cups, and markers are spread across the tables. Posters about children’s voices and education hang on the wall in the background.

A young person in a light grey hoodie stands smiling beside a large brass gong, facing an adult woman with long grey hair who is also smiling. Behind them is a speech-bubble poster featuring a child’s quote about adults being too busy to listen.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The day has finally arrived! We’re all set for our first #ShoogleLab. We’re bringing together children, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Prof Laura Lundy & people in power to shake up education. Let’s go!

Commissioner Nicola, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Young Advisors, and Prof Laura Lundy shake in front of a red screen ahead of the Shoogle Lab.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Excited to welcome Dame Evelyn Glennie, Prof Laura Lundy & education leaders tomorrow. Education is one of our priorities, & listening to children boosts learning, wellbeing & confidence. Tomorrow, our Shoogle Lab explores building this into every school. More: bit.ly/3Y4J5zJ

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Ending the two-child cap is a positive step — it will help lift children out of poverty. But with 1 in 4 children in Scotland already in poverty, much more is needed. Scottish & UK governments must align strategies & centre children’s experiences & voices. Statement: bit.ly/48eexjO

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Not long to go! We’re meeting education leaders soon and we want primary children’s voices at the heart of the conversation. Get your shoogle on and help us shake up education. Take part by the end of 27 Nov: bit.ly/44j2ZKS

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Brilliant Saturday with our Young Advisors — some soon to be first-time voters — exploring elections & shaping questions for our session with education leaders next month. You can have your say too. Take part in our Shoogle Lab activities by 27 Nov: bit.ly/44j2ZKS

A small group of Young Advisors sit around a table during a workshop. One young person is holding up a colourful sheet of paper covered in drawings and notes, while the others look on and chat. Bright pens, drinks and a hoodie are scattered on the table in the meeting room.

The Commissioner sits at a table with members of the Young Advisors group in a bright meeting room. They are all smiling and laughing as the Commissioner reads from a sheet of paper. Snacks and drinks sit on the table, and a “sanitising station” sign is visible on the wall behind them.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

♥️Huge thanks to the thousands who joined our #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil! Primary classes can still have their say: try our Shoogle Lab activities and send views by 27 Nov to shape our session with education leaders next month. Take part: bit.ly/44kmyCq

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Don’t miss it! 🎵 A short teaser of our body percussion activity — one of the fun things children can do at tomorrow’s #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil as we explore rights and being heard. Join live 9.30–10am, with BSL: bit.ly/4qCekiA

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

⏰ This Thursday! Don’t miss our fun, interactive #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil — with BSL throughout. 🎵 Body percussion with: The Solar Bear 🗣️ Learn about your rights 💭 Share where you feel heard 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA

Digital poster promoting an online assembly for primary-aged children celebrating World Children’s Day and the right to be heard. The background shows children smiling and raising their hands. Main text reads: “Online assembly for primary-aged children. Join children across Scotland to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay & the right to be heard.” It lists activities: “Take part in a fun body percussion session with Solar Bear, learn about children’s rights and the UNCRC, share their views about where they feel heard.” Details: Thursday, 20 November, 9:30–10:00 am. “No registration needed — join live! With BSL interpretation.” Logos for BSL Interpretation, Scotland’s Assembly, e-Sgoil, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, and Solar Bear appear at the bottom.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We've been shaking up education with pupils at Whiting Bay Primary — listening to what life is like growing up on Arran and what helps them feel heard in school. You can shake things up too! Take part in our Shoogle Lab activites before 27 November: bit.ly/49uEkq3

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Watch our BSL video promoting this year’s #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil — and join us live with BSL included. 🎵 Body percussion. 🗣️ Learn about rights. 💭 Share where you feel heard. 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join us live: bit.ly/4qCekiA @BDA_Scot

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We had a sailing start at Arran High — talking to pupils about island life, their right to be heard, and good listening. 🚢Day 2 today! You can take part too: try our three Shoogle Lab activities & send feedback by 27 November. Get involved: bit.ly/49uEkq3

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Not long to go! ⏰Every child has the right to be heard — but what helps them feel listened to? Take part in our Shoogle Lab activities and share your pupils’ views on fairness and decision-making in school. 🗓️ Submit by 27 Nov → bit.ly/49uEkq3

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

It’s the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights today – we highlight three cases which had a big impact on children’s rights in Scotland: bit.ly/47Vh43o

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European Convention on Human Rights turns 75

It's the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights today - we look back at cases that have impacted children's rights.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Every child has the right to be heard — but what helps them feel listened to? Our Shoogle Lab activities help primary children explore decision-making in school. Their views will go to education leaders at our December event. 🗓️ Submit by 27 Nov: bit.ly/49uEkq3

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

On #WorldChildrensDay, we team up with eSgoil for a fun, interactive online assembly (with BSL). 🎵 Body percussion with Solar Bear 🗣️ Learn about your rights 💭 Share where you feel heard 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA #ScotlandsAssembly

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🌎 Tackling climate change means tackling poverty and inequality. Families on the lowest incomes face the greatest challenges and yet have the fewest resources to adapt and recover from climate related events. Read our consultation response: bit.ly/4hsob6J

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We’re proud to share our Annual Report in British Sign Language (BSL). This year marks Commissioner Nicola Killean’s first full year — and the landmark incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law. Watch in BSL: bit.ly/4nqDTk7

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Annual Report 2024 - 2025

Our Annual Report covers the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, marking Commissioner Nicola Killean’s first full year in the role. It reflects a landmark moment for children’s rights in Scotla...

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Our Annual Report marks Commissioner Nicola Killean's first full year with UNCRC incorporation as the most significant change to our powers since 2003. Our values shine through with participation at the heart of our work. Report, child-friendly, BSL: bit.ly/4nqDTk7

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Response to report by @mentalwelfare.bsky.social into Melville Unit, raising serious concerns about the use of restraint. This month we warned Scottish Government we’d take legal action if it didn’t strengthen its commitments in this area. We’re pleased it will now do so bit.ly/3L8RDCp

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Statement: Commissioner's response to report on care at Melville Unit

Children's Commissioner responds after a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the care of children at Melville Unit highlights potential rights breaches.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Great to see the UN spotlighting young people’s voices—including our Young Advisor Robert, one of only five children invited to speak in Geneva—on why early childhood care and pre-primary education must be recognised as part of the right to education. bit.ly/4nn5LGt

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Children plead for early childhood care and education to be part of the right to education

Child representatives from all regions give their views on free pre-primary and secondary education. They offer global normative solutions to what they identified are global problems.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Professional Football League gave evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. They made concessions regarding the treatment of youth footballers. Read our response: bit.ly/46G4R0M

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Commissioner Nicola Killean speaks today at the @parliament.scot Education, Children & Young People Committee on the Restraint & Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill. We support Daniel Johnson MSP’s Bill and call for statutory, human-rights-based guidance. Read more: bit.ly/47Yxo3W

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

SFA and Scottish FA give evidence now on rules for child footballers. Our Head of Legal: “The underlying issue here, and it always has been, is that the clubs principally view these children as economic assets...SFA has made rules which are in the interests of clubs and not of the children.”

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re excited to support Young Advisor Saif to take part in the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children's conference in Romania, working with other young people from all over Europe on the right to physical health. Find out more: bit.ly/4mlRbhe

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Young Advisor Saif heads to Romania on key children’s rights work

Young Advisor Saif is working with other young people at the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children's 2025 conference in Bucharest, looking at the importance of the right to physical health.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Tomorrow @parliament.scot debates the SPCB Landscape Review and we welcome the Committee’s report and scrutiny which has reasserted the value and ongoing need for the office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland. Read our full briefing: www.cypcs.org.uk/resources/sp...

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SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Debate

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland briefing ahead of the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Debate taking place on 18 September 2025.

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