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Head of Development & Engagement for @childreninscotland.bsky.social
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Workshops are underway! One of the many inspiring sessions, from the Mental Health Foundation and Edinburgh Hospital Children’s charity #CiSAC26
May 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
New job opportunity at @childreninscotland.bsky.social …
As we say goodbye to the brilliant Madeleine in a few weeks, could you join us as our new Finance Manager?
I’ll be on the recruitment panel so the interview will be a lovely experience!
More info here:
childreninscotland.org.uk/FM_April26/
Finance Manager | Children in Scotland
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April 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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"To create the best conditions for space and voice, our approach to engaging with young people with complex additional support needs is carefully designed to be rights-respecting and person-centred." 🤌

👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
February 18, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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On #SaferInternetDay @billy-anderson.bsky.social takes us on a personal journey from the era of beeping digital watches to today’s AI-driven world. How can we better understand, navigate, and shape the digital world together.

Read now: bit.ly/4qp3OKe

#TheDigitalConversation
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.

Our calls focus on 5 themes: Child poverty, children's rights, education and development, health and wellbeing, and planning and resources.

Read our calls now: bit.ly/49vnZRP
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Great opportunity here to join @childreninscotland.bsky.social to lead our amazing @enquirereachasl.bsky.social service while the Manager is on maternity leave
@childreninscotland.bsky.social are recruiting for a Service Manager for their Enquire Service providing additional support for learning for a period of maternity cover
📍Edinburgh/hybrid
💷£41,913 pro-rata
📅28how, FTC 12 months
tinyurl.com/y5e4pzdv
#CharityJobs
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood Elections which outlines six key policy calls that we believe, if introduced, would have a profound and positive impact on the lives of parents, carers and their families in Scotland

Access it here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/p...
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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The Promise Scotland is one of many organisations & leaders that must work together to create meaningful change. Our sole focus is supporting work to keep the promise & that includes making sure our role & responsibilities are clear.

Learn more here: ow.ly/viF950X93CJ
October 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The recent @auditscotland.bsky.social report provides some key reflections on where they feel delivery is at currently and some recommendations on what they feel should happen now, including on work we are involved in or leading on. (1/2)⬇️
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report highlights the need for more clarity around who is working to keep the promise. (1/2) ⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report said there needs to be more clarity in plans to deliver the promise, with Plan 24-30 made easier to navigate and more detail added. (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Today, @auditscotland.bsky.social published their report, 'Improving Care Experience, Delivering the Promise'.

Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz
October 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
So sad to read this.
Molly spoke at our Annual Conference last year, generously sharing her experiences
Her story had people in tears but her humour, strength & passion shone through
My thoughts are with Molly’s family, friends & colleagues
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Molly Cuddihy: Death of Glasgow hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors
Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infection
www.bbc.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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
Enter ‘House of Hormones', @edfringe.bsky.social event exploring when puberty and perimenopause within the family clash. A @parentingscotland.bsky.social, @sccrcentre.bsky.social, Workplace Menopause Support collaboration. Dynamic Earth, 21 Aug, 1.15pm. www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
August 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Our 2024-25 Achievement Report is out 🎉

This report captures some of the highlights from an incredibly busy year, when we made significant progress despite facing challenges.

Read more: bit.ly/3UaGKRM

Or watch our highlights 👇
youtube.com/shorts/mJFCW...
Children in Scotland's 2024-25 Achievements
YouTube video by Children In Scotland
youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Thank you!!!🎉❤️

We're now seeing regular donations coming into our Give As You Live page - with a new one on June. We've been asked not to contact the people making donations, so obviously won't use their names but a massive, massive thank you to those very kind people! You know who you are!
July 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
June 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Accidentally matching my shirt with the interior design of the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference venue…
#AC25
May 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Pets as therapy have arrived with special guests, Olive and Milo 🐾 Having a ball ⚽
#CiSAC25
May 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference kicks off in two days!

The event offers a great opportunity to connect with people working across the sector. If you’d like to get a head start on getting to know the people and organisations making up our conference, here’s some ways you can prepare ⬇️
May 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Come work with us - I’m obviously biased, but it’s a great place to work!
This post will sit in my slightly restructured department where we’re creating a new Income Generation team.
Check it out ⬇️ and get in touch if you want to know more
We are recruiting!!! 📣 for the incredibly exciting and important role of Senior Business Development Officer. Check out the role, and then come join us in advocating for children and young people throughout Scotland!

More about the role here: childreninscotland.org.uk/sbdo-may25/
May 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Love this animation - great job Angus!
Provides a snapshot of what I think will be one of the best conferences we’ve delivered in the nine years I’ve been at Children in Scotland.
Please come & join us for one or both days - it will be so worth it!
If you're more of a visual learner, we've also put together an exciting #CiSAC25 animated programme with everything you need to know!

Read more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...

#SpaceforVoices
April 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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🌎Whether its developing #globalcitizen skills, inspiring the next generation of #climatechange leaders or getting children exploring the outdoors, this #EarthDay2025 we highlight some projects that are empowering young people across Scotland to make a positive difference.

Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE
April 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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We had the pleasure of supporting MSc student, Katie Gilmartin, with her dissertation exploring the impact of youth advisory groups on national organisations.

With her findings published, Katie shares advice for those looking to establish meaningful participation with young people: loom.ly/pwhGYjg
April 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Great thread with a few of Children in Scotland’s key players… ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Today is one of our favourite days of the year: National Pet Day! 🐶 🐱 🐰

In the spirit of things, we thought we'd show off some of our team members who may not be on the payroll but are still absolutely essential to the smooth running of the organisation.

#NationalPetDay #PetsofCiS #Petsofbluesky
April 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM