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Latest news

30/4/08

Working it out: developing the children’s sector workforce

Universal training for everyone who works with children – including doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and early years workers – is an ambitious proposal put forward in a new report from Children in Scotland out now.

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Events

Planning for change: consultation events on proposed changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.

Children in Scotland is running a series of consultations on behalf of the Scottish Government. The events are part of the Scottish Government’s strategy to consult on proposed changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.

The events will bring together parents and professionals from across education, health, social work and the voluntary sector to discuss the proposed changes.

Cick here for more information about the times and locations of the consultation events.

Nurture through nature  

Crieff, 17 June

This conference will be the first in a series of events run over the next three years to explore the benefits to children of beinglittle girl works in shrubs and learning outdoors. We will draw on the experience of nature kindergartens in Norway and inspirational projects already happening in Scotland.

 

 

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New publications
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Abstract image of a child surrounded by supportive adultsWorking it out: developing the children's sector workforce

A rare and revealing birds-eye view of Scotland's children's sector workforce, with analysis of its composition and how reform is required for it to operate as a single unitary system, with the child firmly at its centre.

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Children in Scotland monthly magazine: new issue out now

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Extreme Measures


Neil McKeganey, Jonathan Kotch and Shona Robison on how alcohol blights young people’s lives

More information and buy this issue online >


Arts Education in Practice Professional Development Award green imageBrand new SQA (SCQF Level 7) accredited training especially designed for arts practitioners of all art forms is now offered by Children in Scotland. If you are engaged in the delivery of workshops and projects with groups of children, young people or adults in formal or informal education and community contexts, then this is the course for you.

The course will run from September 2008 - June 2009 in two locations: Glasgow and Inverness.

For more information, click here.

Arts in Focus for 2008
a red-tone image of a child's hand holding a featherPicture This! – 4-5 December 2008 in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Highland and Stirling
This international two-day conference, organised in collaboration with Children in Europe partners from across Europe, will consider the significance of the arts in learning, social and emotional development and communication.

BOOK NOW – 10% discount for all bookings made before 30 June.

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Picture this... Young children and the arts

Children in Europe - Issue 14 examines the exceptional ability of the arts to transform and enhance the lives of young children, and contribute to lifelong creativity and wellbeing.

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