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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Our Public Service Improvement Framework (PSIF) is currently the most used self-assessment approach amongst Scottish councils. The framework itself and any training/support is completely free for councils to adopt.

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Find out about the use of PSIF in Community Planning Partnerships

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more:

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Employability Partnership Manager | Improvement Service

The Employability Partnership Manager supports the Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services in Scotland.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Employability Partnership Manager | Improvement Service

The Employability Partnership Manager supports the Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services in Scotland.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hannah Brown, Transformation Project Manager at the Improvement Service, discusses how the new Duties and Powers portal is being used in a range of practical ways across the sector.

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Duties and Powers Portal: From Launch to Live Use

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Local government is already delivering many of the building blocks of the right to a healthy environment, but how can we go further? This new briefing sets out why the right to a healthy environment matters. twp.ai/9OafcM

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A new motion lodged at the Scottish Parliament is highlighting mygovscot myaccount on reaching three million users across Scotland. twp.ai/9OafTh

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The SLAED (Scottish Local Authorities’ Economic Development) Indicators Framework 2024-25 Highlight Report has been published.

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SLAED Highlight Report

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A new report from Solace Scotland and the Improvement Service, developed through the Transformation Programme, makes a compelling, evidence-based case for accelerating public service reform in Scotland, starting with children and families. Learn more twp.ai/9Ob29u

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

As part of a refreshed approach, the Early Learning and Childcare team has launched a new monthly round-up newsletter.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📰Make sure to keep up to date with the latest Improvement Service news, blogs and events by signing up for our monthly #newsletter

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Progress in embedding trauma-informed and responsive approaches across Scotland will be highlighted at a national online event this month. The online event, is being held on Tuesday 15th September between 10am to 12.30pm.

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Identifying progress, impact, and future priorities: National Trauma Learning Event 2026

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Scottish Climate Intelligence Service update The Scottish Climate Intelligence Service has had a busy summer developing its offer and building the team. Here are the latest updates and a look at what they've got coming up over the coming months.

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Scottish Climate Intelligence Service update - August 2026

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A new factsheet been developed to support how the two complementary resources – The Place Standard Tool and the Place & Wellbeing Outcomes – support place-based working across Scotland. twp.ai/9OafVD

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In the latest Improvement Service blog, Felicia Szloboda, Human Rights Project Manager, explores how UNCRC Incorporation and Scotland's Human Rights Bill are shaping a rights-based approach in local government.

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UNCRC incorporation and Scotland’s Human Rights Bill: joining the dots for local government

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Expressions of Interest are now open for VAW partnerships and/ or other local strategic partnerships/ committees to take part in the 2026-27 test phase of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Needs Assessment.

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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Needs Assessment Tool

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Scotland’s first national Employability Day will take place on September 10, bringing employability partners together to highlight the breadth of support available to people looking for work.

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Scotland’s first national Employability Day launches next month

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In the latest Improvement Service blog, Irene Beautyman, Place and Wellbeing Partnership Lead, discusses if land use planning is Scotland’s most overlooked preventative public service. Read the blog

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Is land use planning Scotland’s most overlooked preventative public service?

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Improvement Service is looking for a full-time Copilot Agent Project Officer within the Technical, Assurance, Security and Corporate IT team. The post is fixed term for six months. Closing date 13th September 2026 Find out more: twp.ai/9OZFtM

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Read the latest news, events and resources from the IS Child Poverty projects. This includes a new elected member briefing and a blog exploring the strong links between child poverty and Community Wealth Building. Find out more

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July updates from the IS Child Poverty projects

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Safe and Together Integration Pilot (MSTIP) Learning Report has been published. Find out more

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The Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Safe and Together Integration Pilot (MSTIP) Learning Report published

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A new Improvement Service report suggests that Scottish councils would have needed to spend almost £10 billion more in 2024-25 to keep pace with population-driven demand pressures. Read the report

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Modelling Demand for Local Government Services

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Read the latest Planning for Place programme update, including how the programme is supporting stronger collaboration between Health Boards and planning authorities through its partnership with Heads of Planning Scotland. Find out more

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Planning for Place programme update

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In July’s update, the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS) highlights the publication of the Annual Impact Report, progress of ClimateView dashboards, and work on Public Bodies Climate Change Duties reporting. Learn more

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Scottish Climate Intelligence Service update - July 2026

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In July's update, the National Planning Improvement team provides an overview of the recent work delivered through the National Planning Hub and the National Planning Improvement Framework. Find out more

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National Planning Improvement team update

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A new resource from the Improvement Service is designed to help service managers know where to start in putting Children's Rights at the heart of service design and delivery. Find out

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New UNCRC Resource: Putting Children’s Rights at the Heart of your Service

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New briefings published by the Improvement Service are highlighting Glasgow’s pioneering work to tackle child poverty through public service reform. Find out more

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New briefings published by the Improvement Service are highlighting Glasgow’s pioneering work to tackle child poverty through public service reform

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

July's update showcases the latest work across Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), Child Poverty and Fairer Futures Partnerships. Find out more on the latest developments across early learning, workforce support and child poverty reform.

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Latest Developments Across Early Learning, Workforce Support and Child Poverty Reform

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The newly-redesigned Spatial Hub platform makes it simpler to find, view and use local government-related location information. Find out more about the new-look Spatial Hub

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Redesigned Spatial Hub platform makes it simpler to find, view and use local government-related location information

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The IS offers an independent #evaluation service which enables projects and services to be assessed by an external body which has a unique understanding of local government. Find out more here: twp.ai/9OXSP1

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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PSIF within Community Planning Partnerships | Improvement Service

Find out about the use of PSIF in Community Planning Partnerships

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

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Employability Partnership Manager | Improvement Service

The Employability Partnership Manager supports the Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services in Scotland.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In the first newsletter, published quarterly on the IS website, SAVVI (Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability) share progress from Scotland's first SAVVI demonstrator project and highlight developments from the team. 👉

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SAVVI Scotland Summer Newsletter 2026 | Improvement Service

Read quarterly newsletters from the SAVVI team.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Employability Partnership Manager | Improvement Service

The Employability Partnership Manager supports the Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services in Scotland.

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Aline Kirkland, Digital Planning Data Project Manager at the Improvement Service, discusses how effective use of planning data can support Scotland's public service reform ambitions. 👉 twp.ai/9OZdt1 Public sector reform and Planning data

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Olivia Neame, Improvement Service Planning Improvement Officer, outlines the work being undertaken to help create new style local development plans. 👉

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Supporting Progress on Local Development Plans

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📰 June's Chief Executive Newsletter is now available! This edition highlights the latest decisions from the Improvement Service Board, alongside updates from across our programmes supporting Scotland's local government. 👉 twp.ai/9OY2Bb

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In the latest Improvement Service blog, Irene Beautyman, Place and Wellbeing Partnership Lead, discusses Public Service Reform and the Power of Place. 👉

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Public Service Reform and the power of place

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A new resource from the Improvement Service Elected Members' series looks at the role local government can play in reducing the marketing and promotion of health-harming commodities, including unhealthy food, alcohol, gambling and tobacco. 👉 twp.ai/9OXsp5

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

In June, the Scottish Climate Intelligence strengthened local climate action through support for all 32 local authorities, released new publications, led stakeholder engagement sessions, and delivered sector-wide knowledge sharing. Read their update: twp.ai/9OYjU5

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Still time to apply! The Improvement Service is looking for a full-time Project Support Officer to provide programme and project support for the National Planning Improvement team (NPI) Closing date 19th July 2026 Find out more: twp.ai/9OYjUE

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In the latest blog on the Improvement Service website, Isabella Williams, Project Officer, Child Poverty and SAVVI, and Mia Duncan, Community Wealth Building Project Officer, explore how Community Wealth Building can help tackle child poverty. 👉

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Tackling child poverty through Community Wealth Building

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Spatial Hub platform has been redesigned to build on its success of the past ten years by ensuring that local gov-related data is as easy as possible to find, view and use. Find out more: twp.ai/9OYjRX

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

📰Make sure to keep up to date with the latest Improvement Service news, blogs and events by signing up for our monthly #newsletter

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Improvement Service is looking for a full-time Project Support Officer to provide programme and project support for the National Planning Improvement team (NPI) Find out more: twp.ai/9OYjU7

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🆕 The Improvement Service is looking for a full-time Project Support Officer to provide programme and project support for the National Planning Improvement team (NPI) Closing date 19th July 2026 Find out more: twp.ai/9OXERF

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

❗️Still time to apply❗️ We are looking for a Finance Assistant Full time (36 hours), fixed term Salary: £29,532 - £31,412 per year Closing date Sunday 28th June 2026 Find out more: twp.ai/9OWpZK

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

James Taylor, Rural Child Poverty Officer at the Improvement Service, writes about the rural childcare challenge, its current state, and what to expect next 👉

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The Rural Childcare Challenge: State of play and what to expect

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are looking for a Finance Assistant Full time (36 hours), fixed term Salary: £29,532 - £31,412 per year Find out more: twp.ai/9OWpYe

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Councillor Maureen Chalmers, COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson and co-Chair of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board, writes about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in rural and island areas👉

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Strengthening the Role of Elected Members in Preventing and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls in Rural Areas

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Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

More than 100 planners and built environment professionals from across Scotland attended the annual Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) conference, held at the University of the West of Scotland's Ayr campus on 4 June. 👉

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Annual Heads of Planning Scotland conference brings together planners from across Scotland

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