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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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📣 Safe and included: Supporting children and young people to live healthy lives online and in the real world In our latest blog in #TheDigitalConversation, @judeturbyne.bsky.social examines some of the key challenges for children and young people's digital inclusion. Read now 🔗 bit.ly/47vU0aY

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Our CEO @judeturbyne.bsky.social on being brave to have difficult conversations, staying focused, and saying no to new shiny things: “There should never be a them and us, there should always be an ‘us’ working for our children”

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2026 📅 27–28 May | 📍 Glasgow So looking forward to our Annual Conference taking a deep dive into GIRFEC and reflecting on where Scotland’s children’s sector can, and does, get it right. bit.ly/cisac26 @stevensweeney.bsky.social #CiSAC26 #GIRFEC

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Why join us at Children in Scotland's Annual Conference? A packed programme of speakers, 20 diverse workshops and 70% of workshops co-presented by young people, to name a few reasons. Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/event/childr... #GIRFEC #CiSAC26

Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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Booking an event with Children in Scotland might feel a bit different from now on. We're moving to a shiny new platform, Humanitix, which will make the process of securing your place even easier. Monica Sellers, our Learning & Events Officer, explains the move: bit.ly/4fD4uYH

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Simon Massey @simonmassey.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Bit of a @childreninscotland.bsky.social gang going to this next week including me, @billy-anderson.bsky.social & @judeturbyne.bsky.social plus some ex-CiSers 👏 Can’t wait! I know there are still (free) tickets available, so check it out

Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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Our helpline is now back to term-time hours. From today (Mon 11 Aug) the helpline is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon, Tues and Thurs. We are anticipating a high volume of calls. If you cannot get through, please do try again or consider contacting us via email or webchat. enquire.org.uk/contact/

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Mike Strang @mikestrang01.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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Really enjoyed visiting @youthscotland.org.uk member Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) this afternoon. An amazing organisation doing vital work with New Scots in Aberdeen. If you don't know them look them up 👇👇👇 www.touchoflove.org.uk #communitychampions #youthworkchangeslives

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PAMIS @pamis-scotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

PAMIS welcomes today’s @scottishgov.bsky.social funding for #ChangingPlacesToilets - a vital step for inclusion, dignity & accessibility. As chair of the CPT consortium, we know how life-changing this is for people with complex disabilities. Read here: bit.ly/4598yfX

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PAMIS Welcomes Launch of Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund | PAMIS

As co-founders and Chairs of the UK Changing Places Toilet Consortium, PAMIS is delighted that the Scottish Government’s Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, managed by Inspiring Scotland…

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social are running an online workshop on Embedding Children and Young People’s Voices in Your Organisation on Thu 9 Oct 2025 buff.ly/Ysf5fj0

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌲 🌊 🦋 Children have a right to play and a right to a clean environment! Check out our resources on play and the environment: www.playscotland.org/resource-cat...

Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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Our helpline has reopened today! Our telephone lines will now be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, for the rest of the summer. For other ways to contact us during the summer holidays, visit: enquire.org.uk/contact/

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This is DEFINITELY worth supporting. 100k argggggg

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Fiona - Play Scotland @fiplayscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Calling Scottish Teachers working with children/young people with sensory impairments – there’s a chance to have your say on qualifications & training. 🗓️ Deadline: 4th July 🔗 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve... Please complete or share with someone who should see it! #ScotEduSky #EduSky

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Qualifications for teachers of children and young people with sensory impairments

Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We ...

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

There's only a couple of days left to apply to be one of the newest #Inclusion Ambassadors! Find out more about how to apply, or how to support a young person to apply: bit.ly/3Hy9CjZ Closing date: Friday 27 June The Inclusion Ambassadors are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and we will miss her. I know Carolyn will continue to provide excellent leadership to Corra as we strive to deliver our work with care, humility and purpose.

Corra Foundation @corra.scot · 20/06/2025

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2/2 Fiona has played an enormous role in Corra’s development, and her legacy is deeply embedded in our bold ten-year strategy. Corra will continue to be led by Carolyn Sawers, who has held the CEO role since late 2022.

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Fiona for a long time and know just how much she’s brought to Corra. We’ll miss her a great deal and will be sending all our support as she continues critical work to help Scotland #KeepThePromise.

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Our newest #ReadingSchools Ambassadors! Nadine Aisha Jassat – award-winning poet & author joins us to support young reading in secondary schools. Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com‬ – acclaimed picture book author, will champion reading in primary schools. www.readingschools.scot/reading-scho...

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

There may be a range of meetings happening in these final few weeks of term as children and young people prepare to leave, or start, an educational setting. Listen as Enquire's own Mark and Ellen offer some practical tips on getting the best out of meetings. View: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-cv...

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Our partnership with @ouscotland.bsky.social has been both lovely and fruitful. Really looking forward to how it evolves over the next period.

Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Thanks to all our @childreninscotland.bsky.social trustees this Volunteers' Week. You are brilliant.

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Children in Scotland are just back from the Voicebox Awards 2025 - a national joke telling competition for primary school children developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Every joke was hilarious, especially the winning joke - congratulations Ezra, it was the Bee's Knees!🐝

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Do you know someone aged 12-18 years old, with an additional support need and experience of education in Scotland? Why not join the Inclusion Ambassadors? Find out more about what the group do and how to get involved: childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am... Apply to join by Monday 27 June.

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By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🚨Calling all young changemakers🚨 We have an exciting opportunity for young people to shape the future of democracy in Scotland by joining @electoralcommission.org.uk's Youth Voice Network for Scotland. If you know a young person, aged 12-18, who is ready to make a difference, visit bit.ly/45CwV68

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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New on our blog ✨ CEO of Impact Arts, Fiona Doring, discusses the different ways that creative experiences can positively impact children and young people throughout their lives. Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/creativity-t... @impactarts.bsky.social

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Nicola Donnelly @nicola1donnelly.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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It’s been a very busy two days in Glasgow at #CiSAC25 and I heave learned an enormous amount. There is a lot to reflect on. Thanks to the @childreninscotland.bsky.social team for a great event. Didn’t take a lot of photos at the sessions but I did have a very good walk in Glasgow last night

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

It was great to have you there @childreninwales.org.uk and very glad you enjoyed it.

Darren Osborne @brawtalent.org · 29/05/2025

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Just back from a couple of inspiring days at the @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference surrounded by people & orgs working to make life better for children & young people. Grateful for the learning, connection, & conversations. #CISAC25 💛

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Simon Massey @simonmassey.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Accidentally matching my shirt with the interior design of the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference venue… #AC25

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

#CiSAC25 day two ✌️ We're thrilled to have Abbie Rose, a member of Changing our World, leading us through the day alongside Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor on the promise. We are in very safe hands! 🙌 @thepromisescotland.bsky.social

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

"The UNCRC is the glue that holds our commitment to babies, children and young people together. It's a foundation and an OPPORTUNITY" Juliet Harris, Director of Together, on making children's rights real. An inspiring start to our keynote programme. @ulgrid.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The Connect & Reflect space is looking so welcoming this morning 🤩 Anyone at #CiSAC25 looking for a comfy seat and a good chat, join our lovely team from Enquire ✨

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We've created a dedicated networking space at #CiSAC25 this afternoon. Plenty of folk from across our diverse membership and sector have taken the opportunity to come and connect with each others. #SpaceforVoices

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Such creative & interactive workshops at #CiSAC25 this afternoon. West Lothian College explored #LearningforSustainability, tri.x discussed changing digital landscapes and Enquire spoke about improving education for care experienced pupils. @enquirereachasl.bsky.social

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Blue Triangle @bluetriangleha.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thanks to @childreninscotland.bsky.social for having us at the 2025 Conference in Glasgow! A brilliant couple of days filled with great speakers, workshops, and the chance to connect with so many organisations doing fantastic work to support children and young people across Scotland. 💙 #CiS2025

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thank you to @forceschildscot.bsky.social for also taking part! ☺️

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Polly and Daisy from Changing our World have been asking our lovely exhibitors to spin their wheel and answer their burning questions. Here's what @kibblecharity.bsky.social had to say... 🍫

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The Edinburgh International Book Festival and PAMIS also stressed the value of storytelling in a fantastic workshop on helping young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties to express themselves and find their voices. @pamis-scotland.bsky.social

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The power of storytelling was a theme this afternoon 📚 "The stories that go untold are often the stories we need the most"—An inspiring keynote from author Nadine Aisha Jassat about the need for representation in stories. Full of personal reflections and creativity. #SpaceforVoices

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

#CiSAC25 - That's a wrap! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, our wonderful sponsors and our brilliant team that made it all happen 👏 See you all next year ❤️

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Jude Turbyne @judeturbyne.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

What a brilliant couple of days. Thanks to everyone who took part in any way in #CISAC25