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childreninscotland.bsky.social
Our Chief Exec, Dr Judith Turbyne, looks forward to seeing progress made on #babiesrights as a result of the shared thinking taking place at #TheRightStart conference.

Judith will be part of today's closing panel with
@starcatchersuk.bsky.social, @together-sacr.bsky.social & @cypcs.bsky.social🎙️
March 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
The most important delegates of the day sharing their views 🥰

#TheRightStart #BabiesRights #BabiesVoicesMatter
A photo of 2 babies playing with some fidget toys
March 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
jacquidunbar.bsky.social
One more sleep! I'm looking forward to #TheRightStart tomorrow and sharing some of @together-sacr.bsky.social #TinyRightsDetectives latest findings #BabyUNCRC
starcatchersuk.bsky.social StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Mar 5
Babies communicate their needs through movements, expressions & sounds. But are we listening?

With only 1 day till #TheRightStart discover @together-sacr.bsky.social sacr.bsky.social Tiny Rights Detectives report: Strengthening Babies’ Rights in Scotland www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
1 day till The Right Start “Throughout our investigations, babies demonstrated sophisticated ways of expressing their views and preferences. For example, at Starcatchers, babies as young as six months showed clear reactions to different environments and activities through their engagement signals. However, parents and caregivers suggested these expressions are not always recognised or valued by service providers and decision-makers.”
March 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our wonderful partners @childreninscotland.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social and to all #TheRightStart delegates for coming together and exploring what babies’ rights could look and feel like in Scotland.
A photo of the Children in Scotland, Together and Starcatchers team supporting the right start conference
March 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
david-mackay.bsky.social
What a fantastic day at #TheRightStart conference today!
Inspiring speakers and workshops and a great opportunity to slow down and spend the day thinking about and discussing babies’ rights.
#UNCRC
@starcatchersuk.bsky.social
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
@together-sacr.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
amywoodhoose.bsky.social
Today’s the day! Excited to be at #TheRightStart conference in Stirling - brought to us by @starcatchersuk.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social and @childreninscotland.bsky.social . We’ll be sharing our #OpenKindergarten work with Midlothian Sure Start, Children in Scotland & the Open University
Photo with ‘Welcome to Open Kindergarten’ sign sitting on brown fabric
March 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
together-sacr.bsky.social
Reflecting on Conferences such as #TheRightStart is so important - helping support the rights of babies, children & young people #UNCRCScotland #BabyUNCRC

Thank you 🙏
starcatchersuk.bsky.social StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Apr 23
“It was great to be in a room full of other professionals who were invested & passionate about supporting the rights of babies, children & young people.” Delegate
Reflecting on #TheRightStart back in March, gathering feedback & looking at our beautiful photos taken by Ben Winger & Craig Sinclair 🤩 ⬇️
Nicola Killean, Juliet Harris, Dr. Judith Turbyne and Rhona Matheson presenting to the Right Start Conference Audience at the Right Start Conference including a young baby Caspar Addyman presenting at the Right Start Conference Heather Armstrong, Cara Blaisdell and Rachel Drury presenting at the Right Start Conference
April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
bruceadamson.bsky.social
Powerful opening to #TheRightStart conference from @rhonamatheson.bsky.social highlighting the need for more focus on the rights of babies and young children.

@together-sacr.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
@starcatchersuk.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
childreninscotland.bsky.social
A fantastic session at #TheRightStart from @parentingscotland.bsky.social & Midlothian Sure Start on the Open Kindergarten project, which we are a proud partner of. Discussions on the importance of person-centred, non stigmatising support to help foster a babies' rights approach: shorturl.at/wdJhW
A photograph of a conference room with people sitting together in informal discussion groups. At the back of the room is a presentation screen with two presenters standing to the right hand side.
March 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
parentingscotland.bsky.social
Delighted to be attending the #TheRightStart conference today!

We will be delivering a workshop to share learning from our Open Kindergarten project alongside our project partners Midlothian Sure Start, @childreninscotland.bsky.social and the Open University!

#OpenKindergarten
amywoodhoose.bsky.social Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social · Mar 6
Today’s the day! Excited to be at #TheRightStart conference in Stirling - brought to us by @starcatchersuk.bsky.social @together-sacr.bsky.social and @childreninscotland.bsky.social . We’ll be sharing our #OpenKindergarten work with Midlothian Sure Start, Children in Scotland & the Open University
Photo with ‘Welcome to Open Kindergarten’ sign sitting on brown fabric
March 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
Anna Westall, @childreninwales.org.uk & Katie Spendiff @welshgovernment.bsky.social are providing an overview of the work Wales is doing to support babies and young children's Rights and voice

#TheRightStart
A photo of Katie Spendiff presenting at the Barricks
March 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
Nicola Kilean @cypcs.bsky.social , Juliet Harris @together-sacr.bsky.social Dr Judith Turbyne @childreninscotland.bsky.social and Starcatchers' @rhonamatheson.bsky.social discuss what the future of #babiesrights look like and what we need to do to get there.

#TheRightStart
A photo of Nicola Kilean, Juliet Harris, Dr Judith Turbyne and Rhona Matheson sit at the front of a group of people in front of the Right Start presentation
March 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
bruceadamson.bsky.social
The ever brilliant Gerison Lansdown giving a master class on evolving capacities at #TheRightStart conference.

Setting out the conceptual framework and reminding us all of the importance of play and joy on development.
March 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
together-sacr.bsky.social
“ #TheRightStart Conf provides an op to highlight role of arts, relationships, & early experiences in realising babies' rights in practice. Delighted to be working with @starcatchersuk.bsky.social & @childreninscotland.bsky.social to drive conversation forward”- @ulgrid.bsky.social
➡️ bit.ly/3Qpq0V2
"The Right Start, babies, their rights, voice, and the arts. 6th March 2024, The Barracks, Stirling" in the middle. Together, Starcatchers and Children in Scotland logo at the bottom. 3 circles on the page, a quarter of a circle top left and three hexagons. Photo top right -Starcatchers and Dirliebane Theatre Company's Laaaunch!. Photography by Ben Winger
February 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
playscotland.bsky.social
Coming to the end of a joyful conference with @StarcatchersUK, @Together_SACR and @ChildreninScotland, reflections and final thoughts. “Laughter is good for learning” “community led practice is key” “making space is important” #Article12 #moreplayplease #playeveryday #therightstart
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
childreninwales.org.uk
📢 Brilliant to be part of #TheRightStart conference today!

Our Senior Policy Officer, Anna Westall, joined Welsh Government to explore how Wales is supporting babies’ & young children’s rights & voice. 👶💬

Proud to share creative ways to help parents understand their baby’s voice & wider rights! 💙
March 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
Last few tickets remaining for #TheRightStart ⚡️
Join Starcatchers @together-sacr.bsky.social & Children in Scotland on the 6th March 2025 for The Right Start Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to explore what #BabiesRights could look and feel like in #Scotland. Book ➡️ https://buff.ly/4gLglmP
January 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
The importance of the arts is often overlooked, but when it comes to young children it is an essential vehicle to support you them to realise their rights. With only 4 days till #TheRightStart, see how you can use the arts to support young children to realise their rights ➡️ buff.ly/4brnasn
4 days till the right start
March 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
ohov.bsky.social
Gordon from OHOV attended #TheRightStart conference run by @starcatchersuk.bsky.social , @together-sacr.bsky.social and Children in Scotland. All children have agency and influence the world, regardless of age. The onus is on adults to create environments where all children are heard!
March 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
"Creative experiences offer a unique and inclusive approach for professionals when supporting babies, toddlers & their grown-ups in understanding their rights." @rhonamatheson.bsky.social
We are delighted to share the programme for #TheRightStart conference. Discover the programme➡️ buff.ly/3Qmt4RX
A graphic that says The Right Start. Babies, their rights, voice and the arts. 6th March 2025. The Barracks, Stirling
February 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
A huge thank you to Neux Collective Door in the wall arts for all their support
Take a look at these wonderful access packs we borrowed from their library #TheRightStart
A photo of a table with fidget toys, lanyards, ear defenders
March 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
childreninscotland.bsky.social
💫It’s an exciting week, with the landmark conference #TheRightStart taking place this Thursday 💫

Ahead of the conference, our Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, David Mackay, has written about the importance of progressing babies’ rights.
Read now: childreninscotland.org.uk/putting-a-sp...
starcatchersuk.bsky.social StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Feb 27
Only 7 days till #TheRightStart Conference ⏰

As we countdown to the big day, we are going to try & tackle some myths around #BabiesVoice & #BabiesRights

Starting with myth #1: My baby can’t speak yet. They are too young to have a voice🧵⬇️
@together-sacr.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
A graphic that says 7 days till the Right Start Myth 1: My baby can't speak yet, so they are too young to have a voice. Reality: Babies and Young children use lots of different ways to communicate with those around them, sharing their views and their experience of the world including, but not limited to, verbal voice (spoken word or otherwise), non-verbal communications like movement, expression, action, sound, gestures and silences
March 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
childreninscotland.bsky.social
We are proud to share the programme for #TheRightStart conference with @starcatchersuk.bsky.social and @together-sacr.bsky.social ⚡

This pivotal event explores how we support the very youngest members of society in the realisation of their rights under the #UNCRC.

Find out more➡️ loom.ly/gYLYU9E
Black text against a white background reads The Right Start Babies, their rights, voice and the arts. 6th March 2025 The Barracks, Stirling. To the right of the text is a image with a circular border. The image depicts a baby dancing with an adult who is wearing a red tracksuit and a red artificial nose.
February 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
Babies communicate their needs through movements, expressions & sounds. But are we listening?

With only 1 day till #TheRightStart discover @together-sacr.bsky.social sacr.bsky.social Tiny Rights Detectives report: Strengthening Babies’ Rights in Scotland www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
1 day till The Right Start “Throughout our investigations, babies demonstrated sophisticated ways of expressing their views and preferences. For example, at Starcatchers, babies as young as six months showed clear reactions to different environments and activities through their engagement signals. However, parents and caregivers suggested these expressions are not always recognised or valued by service providers and decision-makers.”
March 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
starcatchersuk.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast for #TheRightStart⚡️

Join Starcatchers, @together-sacr.bsky.social & Children in Scotland for the Right Start conference on 6th March 2025 & explore what babies' rights could look and feel like in Scotland

Book your tickets ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-right-...
The Right Start: Babies, their rights, voice and the arts
A landmark event shining a light on Babies' Rights and how the arts offers the best chance to include babies' voices where it matters most.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM