Parenting across Scotland @ScotParents
Parenting across Scotland is a network of charities focussing on issues affecting parents in Scotland. By supporting families we support children. parentingacrossscotland.org Scotland Joined May 2011-
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Great work done by @FamiliesOutside to highlight the costs and barriers facing families visiting their loved ones in prison. #NoEasyJourney Read more here: familiesoutside.org.uk/content/upload…
Great work done by @FamiliesOutside to highlight the costs and barriers facing families visiting their loved ones in prison. #NoEasyJourney Read more here: familiesoutside.org.uk/content/upload…
It's becoming too expensive for families to increase the number of visits they make to see a loved one in prison so video calls are replacing physical visits which shouldn’t be the case. More must be done to support families to maintain meaningful contact. #NoEasyJourney
We have been working with a number of key partners across the children and young people’s workforce in Scotland to review the Common Core. We need to get this right, & we are looking for your views. Please follow the link for more info: buff.ly/4dl0kmM
As part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition, we are supporting @CarersUK new petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance, to ensure it properly supports carers and puts an end to the devastating overpayments that carers are facing. Sign here: ow.ly/pfcM50RszRY
🚨 ICYMI 🚨 ⁉️ Read about single parents' concerns & recommendations on @scotgov's plans to achieve #NetZero in Public Transport + Home Energy Efficiency. ⏩ opfs.org.uk/get-involved/n… #JustTransition
Today @NKBLScotland @YouthLinkScot publish their new report into violence between girls. We are grateful to @EmilyBeever for writing a blog for us on why it is vital to take a whole family approach to this issue. Important reading parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…
Check out the latest blog by Parenting in Scotland featuring Beth, our Advice and Information Officer, who met up at Maryhill Burgh Hall! Learn more about who we are, what we offer, the type of calls we receive and our current work. Well done to Parenting in Scotland 😃👏
Check out the latest blog by Parenting in Scotland featuring Beth, our Advice and Information Officer, who met up at Maryhill Burgh Hall! Learn more about who we are, what we offer, the type of calls we receive and our current work. Well done to Parenting in Scotland 😃👏
We’re so excited to be starting a new Peer Support Group in Midlothian ☀️ Our group will be for primary-school aged children and their family! If you are a family member affected by imprisonment who would be interested in this group, please get in touch with Steph! 💬
We wrote this for @ScotParents in 2021 after we were inundated with concerned, distressed parents looking for info to defer amidst the Covid19 lockdowns parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/art…
Big thanks to @EnquireReachASL for taking some time out to update us on their services and the latest developments around additional support for learning. They are an invaluable source of advice and information for families enquire.org.uk
Big thanks to @EnquireReachASL for taking some time out to update us on their services and the latest developments around additional support for learning. They are an invaluable source of advice and information for families enquire.org.uk
In the next instalment of the out and about blog series, we met with Beth Fyfe from Enquire - the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. @EnquireReachASL Read more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…
📣This brief outlines initial considerations for a comprehensive Scottish policy landscape on children's rights and the eradication of child poverty. You can read it here: inspiringchildrensfutures.org/blog/new-stf-p…
As part of our @ServingFuture project, we bring you this new publication on families' experiences of in-work poverty in Scotland, and the implications for children's #HumanRights.🧵
Immunisation is a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year. If you think you or your child have missed any vaccinations, contact your local NHS immunisation team. You can find their details at nhsinform.scot/gettingvaccina… #WIW24
📢 Important! 📢 From April '24, @DWP is sending out 'migration notices' to those on older benefits. 👀 Watch out for your Universal Credit Migration Notice .‼️ NO ACTION needed UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR LETTER. ➡️ bit.ly/3xjBXFG @FifeGingerbread @ScotParents
Alongside more than 80 organisations from Scotland and beyond, we support a #65pMUP We are delighted @ScotParl have voted to continue this life-saving policy and set the #MUP at an appropriate level from 30 September 2024 Read more 🔽 alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/media/941970/j…
Missed our CEO @MHBplayscotland, Play Pedagogy Officer @Fi_PlayScotland, & Mrs McKay HT @StMartinsPSGCC on the Kay Adams Morning Show @BBCRadioScot? No worries! Catch up on their insights about play and our Play Pedagogy Award bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
There's still time to register for our "Children's Rights" live webinar this Saturday! Join Aberlour Futures’ and deepen your understanding of UNCRC principles. Learn how to advocate effectively for children and young people in your care. Register now: buff.ly/49EuDT1
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As part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition, we are supporting @CarersUK new petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance, to ensure it properly supports carers and puts an end to the devastating overpayments that carers are facing. Sign here: ow.ly/pfcM50RszRY
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Check out the latest blog by Parenting in Scotland featuring Beth, our Advice and Information Officer, who met up at Maryhill Burgh Hall! Learn more about who we are, what we offer, the type of calls we receive and our current work. Well done to Parenting in Scotland 😃👏
In the next instalment of the out and about blog series, we met with Beth Fyfe from Enquire - the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. @EnquireReachASL Read more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…
We’re so excited to be starting a new Peer Support Group in Midlothian ☀️ Our group will be for primary-school aged children and their family! If you are a family member affected by imprisonment who would be interested in this group, please get in touch with Steph! 💬
We wrote this for @ScotParents in 2021 after we were inundated with concerned, distressed parents looking for info to defer amidst the Covid19 lockdowns parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/art…
Big thanks to @EnquireReachASL for taking some time out to update us on their services and the latest developments around additional support for learning. They are an invaluable source of advice and information for families enquire.org.uk
In the next instalment of the out and about blog series, we met with Beth Fyfe from Enquire - the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. @EnquireReachASL Read more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…
As part of our @ServingFuture project, we bring you this new publication on families' experiences of in-work poverty in Scotland, and the implications for children's #HumanRights.🧵
Today is #EarthDay and The Croft Visitors' Centre have been busy planting daisies with the children who use the centre! 🌱 we can't wait to see these flowers in full bloom! ☀️ @HMPBarLVisitors
💔It’s a dark day for the UK To all the men, women and children who came here in search of safety and are now terrified of what the future holds, we are so, so sorry. Please know that we are on your side. Today and every day #AyeWelcomeRefugees
📢 Important! 📢 From April '24, @DWP is sending out 'migration notices' to those on older benefits. 👀 Watch out for your Universal Credit Migration Notice .‼️ NO ACTION needed UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR LETTER. ➡️ bit.ly/3xjBXFG @FifeGingerbread @ScotParents
📣 Our Plan 2024-28, with children and young people's views at its ❤️. #Education, #Poverty, #MentalHealth, #Discrimination, #ClimateChange & being involved in decisions affecting them are their big issues - so they will be ours 🪧. Read full report: bit.ly/4aZwIJP
Love the new @ScotParents website! ❤️ #ParentingAcrossScotland
Website relaunch!! We are delighted to have the new version of our website now live!! Check it out to find out more about us, our policy areas, and the great bank of resources and evidence that we have! parentingacrossscotland.org #parentingacrossscotland
Take a look at the fantastic new website from @ScotParents ! #ParentingAcrossScotland
Website relaunch!! We are delighted to have the new version of our website now live!! Check it out to find out more about us, our policy areas, and the great bank of resources and evidence that we have! parentingacrossscotland.org #parentingacrossscotland
A fantastic new website for one of our members and neighbours @ScotParents
Website relaunch!! We are delighted to have the new version of our website now live!! Check it out to find out more about us, our policy areas, and the great bank of resources and evidence that we have! parentingacrossscotland.org #parentingacrossscotland
2/10 ✅ The extension of the ELC funded entitlement is a welcome starting point. 👶 BUT we need investment to create high quality services that meet the needs of all women and children. These principles should underpin the development of future childcare policy:
Thanks so much for facilitating this @AmyWoodhoose - fantastic! Really worth checking out the report in this thread ⬇️⬇️⬇️
It was great to see so many people at our joint Voices Forum with @ChildreninScot this morning to discuss children’s access to hobbies and activities! Lots of interesting discussion about how Scotland could implement a national hobby strategy. 🪡🪁🏈🎹⚽️🧶🏀
Today, David and Marie gave evidence to @SP_ECYP as part of the ASL Inquiry at @ScotParl. We were pleased to represent the experiences of children, families and professionals who connect with our projects and services, alongside witnesses from @CYPCS and @GovanLawCentre.