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News

19 November 2008

Help shape the future of Scotland's children's sector workforce

Children in Scotland is inviting the
children's sector workforce, with employers, planners, universities,
colleges and other stakeholders to join us in debate about future
workforce development.

The debate cuts right across education, childcare, health, social work
and the many other groups who work with and for children.

A series of four newsletters, three seminars across Scotland and a
major conference in Glasgow on 4 March will explore people's views and
ideas on the issue.

Click here to read the first newsletter and find out more about the programme

29 October 2008

A new profession is needed to work with children in a holistic way in early years services across Europe, according to the new issue of Children in Europe magazine, published today.

The magazine, titled Aiming High: A Professional Workforce for the Early Years, offers a snapshot of how the early years workforce operates across Europe, looks at how the distinction between teaching and care could be broken down, and provides insights into the role the EU could play in developing better services.

Read the full press release here

Annual Report 2007/08

The Children in Scotland Annual Report is available to read online. Click here to find out more about what we do.

New publications

Available now

Young Children in Charge

green imageBased on a 2008 study visit to San Miniato, where powerful values such as a belief in the competence of the child and the centrality of family participation drive every aspect of service delivery for the under threes.

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Adventures in Nature

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Italian project that uses the local natural environment to develop young children’s sense of independence, confidence and self-esteem.

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

A 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 system, with the child firmly at its centre.

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Events and Publications

Arts in focus
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What role do the arts play in children's learning and development? This international two-day conference assesses the impact of the creative arts in childhood through discussion with artists, the views of experts, and performances from young people. 4-5 December 2008 in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, with Highland Satellite visit 3-5 December.

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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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Children in Scotland magazine – new issue out now
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November issue

Making Connections

Why collaboration helps children – special annual conference edition

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Seasonal Cards

purple stars on purple cardThe clocks have changed, the shops are stocked – and Children in Scotland can make your festive planning easier, thanks to our range of cards.

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Resources

Statistics give fresh perspective on children's lives in 2008

Children in Scotland has produced a new set of statistics on children's lives in 2008, with information on issues ranging from health to youth justice, and covering every local authority in the country.
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Scottish Pedagogue Model – FAQ now available

Children in Scotland's publication 'Working it out: developing the children's sector workforce', includes an examination of the potential role of a new Scottish pedagogue qualification. Children in Scotland has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions, which explains how the model works.
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