Did you know that Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, plays a key role in planning our conference?
Read more about their 2026 conference workshop selection, in their own words: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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We have announced a new policy briefing on additional support needs in school placements, highlighting significant inconsistencies and inequalities in how children and young people are supported to access services.
Read here: childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...
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The My Rights, My Say Young Advisors are looking for new recruits βΌοΈ
The Young Advisors are a group of young people working together to shape the My Rights, My Say service & share their view on additional support for learning.
More info π myrightsmysay.scot/join-the-my-...
@childreninscotland.bsky.social have two great opportunities to join the Services Team:
β‘οΈPARTICIPATION OFFICER - My Rights, My Say. Closing: Thurs 12 March (9am).
β‘οΈ SENIOR MEDIATOR - Resolve Mediation. Closing: Thurs 26 March (9am).
Find out more: childreninscotland.org.uk/work-with-us/
NEWS
The Scottish Government have today published the final progress report on their Additional Support for Learning Plan.
Amongst the actions completed is a range of awareness raising and communications work, led by Enquire.
Read more: enquire.org.uk/news/additio...
#ASL #supportforlearning
Introducing The Digital Conversation π¬π±
In a world where digital technology touches every part of childrenβs lives, now is the time for thoughtful, inclusive conversation about what digital really means for young people.
Read more from @simonmassey.bsky.social bit.ly/4qTpBuP
Blue promotional slide for Children in Scotlandβs Annual Conference 2026 featuring the text: βWeβre delighted to announce our diverse lineup of Conference workshops β 27β28 May, Glasgow,β alongside abstract speech-bubble style graphics.
π£ Introducing the Workshops for Children in Scotlandβs Annual Conference 2026!
π Pre-register now for your chosen workshops to guarantee your place. Tickets and workshop information can be found on our conference hub:
childreninscotland.org.uk/event/childr...
Graphic reading βI support Children in Scotlandβs Manifesto calls on: Planning and resources,β with the Children in Scotland logo and a photo of two children in nature using a pair of binoculars, overlaid with teal-green gradient design.
Children in Scotland's 2026 manifesto calls on planning and resources reflect the need for systemic change to improve outcomes for children and families. We ask for meaningful commitment to the third sector and delivering public sector reform.
Find our calls here: bit.ly/49vnZRP
Did you know?
The My Rights, My Say service helps young people aged 12-15 years old with additional support needs have their views heard in decisions about their learning.
Find out more myrightsmysay.scot
@childreninscotland.bsky.social
Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland π‘
Visible Voices strengthens the voice and agency of young people with complex communication needs. It helps staff notice and respond to non-verbal cues such as eye gaze, facial expressions and smiles...
Teal graphic announcing a new blog, βBeeps in the Playground: Digital Reflections,β by Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Participation & Policy, alongside a black-and-white portrait of Billy and a pixelated chevron graphic with The Digital Conversation logo.
On #SaferInternetDay @billy-anderson.bsky.social takes us on a personal journey from the era of beeping digital watches to todayβs AI-driven world. How can we better understand, navigate, and shape the digital world together.
Read now: bit.ly/4qp3OKe
#TheDigitalConversation
This weeks FAQ Friday asks the question my child is being bulled at school, what can I do? This weeks thematic colour is deep red. Card 1 of 4.
Part one of a three part answer urges us to stay calm and try to get a full understanding of the situation. Doing so will reassure your child you are listenting without judgement and taking them seriously. It also notes that exploring options together with your child can help them feel valued and listened to and will help you understand the support they need. Card 2 of 3.
The second card recommends contacting school and highlighting concerns about your child's wellbeing as well as how the bullying may be impacting their learning. Recommended steps are to read the school's antibullying policy and then ask for a meeting with the class or guidance teacher. At the meeting explain what is happening and the impact it is having. Discuss what you and your child would like to happen next. Card 3 of 4.
The final part of the answer reminds us that not all situations can be resolved after one meeting. Sometimes it might take time for the school to investigate or put in place strategies to responsd to the bullying. While this is happening make sure to focus on your child and what you can do to support their wellbeing in the meantime. Card 4 of 4.
We've noted a recent spike in calls relating to #bullying at school.
Our pages explain what to do if you child is experiencing bullying, what the school should do in response as well as other sources of support.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/work...
#FAQFriday @respectme-scotland.bsky.social
We also have some advice and information for young people on the receiving end of bullying over on Reach, including what bullying might look like, what you can do and how school can help.
Visit: reach.scot/advice/relat...
A large white speech bubble is position just off the page to the left. Inside the speech bubble it reads did you know we're now on glow. The page has a colour fade from dark blue on the left, the colour scheme of the professionals section on the Enquire website, to the purple tones of Enquire on the right. The Enquire and Reach circular graphic sits to the bottom right. Card 1 of 3.
The second card of the set outlines the steps to add the Enquire tile, and link to website, to any GLOW Launchpad. Step 1 When on Launchpad click Add. Step 2 select add app from library. Step 3 search for Enquire. Step 4 click on Enquire tile and add to Launchpad. Each step is accompanied by a small screen shot demonstrating each step. Card 2 of 3.
The final card of the set emphasises that by adding the Enquire tile to your GLOW launchpad, you'll get easy and quick access to the website with tailored advice and information relating to additional support for learning. Card 3 of 3.
π£ Calling all educators π£
Did you know... we are now on GLOW!
If you are an educator or work in the #education sector - Find our tile in the App library and add to your Launchpad for quick and easy access to our website.
#GLOW #Scotland #ASN #ASL #supportforlearning #teachers #earlyyears #PSA
ICYMI: What the ASL? Financial support and additional support for learning
In this episode, we hear how @familyfund.bsky.social support families on a low income raising a disabled or seriously ill child in Scotland.
Listen/ watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkUT...
NEW FREE EVENT!
Join us to discuss care experienced pupils' rights, what support might look like and what to do if things aren't working. We'll also be showcasing Navigate, our online hub for care experience and education.
Book your place now: events.humanitix.com/care-experie...
#CareExperience
All children should have the chance to be involved and included in nursery or school life.
Our recently updated pages cover what should be happening to make sure all pupils are included and treated fairly and outlines key rights focused legislation.
Visit our pages: enquire.org.uk/parents/righ...
Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: ππ¦πͺπ―π¨ π£π³π’π·π¦ πͺπ― π΅π©π¦ π§π’π€π¦ π°π§ π₯πͺπ§π§πͺπ€πΆππ΅ π€π©π°πͺπ€π¦π΄.
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
Fantastic job opportunity as we seek a maternity cover to lead the Enquire service. Find out more π
Looking for a new role in the New Year?
We have a vacancy for a Service Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead Enquire and our fabulous team for 12 months.
Apply by Monday 12 January 2026, 12pm.
Find out more and apply: childreninscotland.org.uk/work-with-us/
#CharityJobs #Education
Presenting... Enquire Wrapped 2025!
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of or supported our work in any way over this past year - we couldn't do it without you!
#EnquireWrapped #AdditionalSupportforLearning #Education #Scotland #ASN #ASL
A photo taken of some group work conducted with young people shows a mindmap with a focus on what makes the best lesson ever. Text highlights this image is from a new blog about the Inclusion Ambassadors new primary school project. It sits on a two tone colour card of dark blue and white.
A quote taken from the blog reads creating opportunities to listen to the views and ideas of pupils can provide real understanding of what it means to be a primary school pupil with additional support needs in Scotland. Above the quote is a picture of a woman smiling with long hair, identifies as Beth Fyfe. Beth is an Advice and Information Officer with Enquire, part of the Inclusion Ambassador project team and author of the blog.
NEW BLOG
The Inclusion Ambassadors project supports secondary school aged young people to share their experiences of being a pupil with #additionalsupportneeds. Now, the team are working with a younger cohort.
Read more: enquire.org.uk/blog/inclusi...
#school #childrensrights #participation
Today's FAQ Friday uses a dark teal colour scheme and asks how do I make a placing request?
Answer card one of three explains that there are different routes to progress a placing request depending on where you want your child to go to school. If the request is to a local authority run school, the request must go to the local authority responsible for running the school. This may be different from the local authority area you live in. For independent or grant-aided schools, an application should be made to the local authority where the child lives.
Answer card two of three highlights placing requests must be made in writing, or in another form that can be referenced or accessed in the future, for example video or audio recording. Placing requests are usually made through the local authority website.
The final answer card of the set explains that a placing request must include particular information including your name and address, your child's name and age, the name of their current school (if any), the name of the schol you have chosen and the reasons for your choice.
This time of year is usually when we start to recieve more questions around #placingrequests.
Today's #FAQFriday highlights some key things you need to know including who to submit your request to, and what needs to be included.
For more information, visit: enquire.org.uk/.../choosing...
A close up image of fairy light which are on, the light it is a cool white. In the foreground is a purple transparent background with white text that says, "The Enquire helpline will be closed from Monday 15 December for the Festive break. We will reopen on Tuesday 6 January 2026." The white and purple circular Enquire and Reach logo is at the bottom right.
Update: Festive closure dates!
Our helpline will be closed from Monday 15 December for the festive break. We will reopen our telephone lines on Tuesday 6 January, 2026.
Join our team! This is a brilliant opportunity with our @enquirereachasl.bsky.social team, leading the Scottish service for additional support for learning.
Find out more π
A series of three graphic and image led cards showcase some of the resources available on the new Untangling ASL webpage. The first card displays the FAQ cards which use a two tone colour template, with a white box which poses the question being asked and a summary of the answer. Large FAQ features on the card with a smaller white knot graphic displayed in the top right corner. Two examples are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout and two large question marks.
Card two of the set promoting the new resources available as part of the Untangling ASL works highlights the information cards for parents and carers. The parent and carer cards use a red and orange two tone layout, with a large white knot on the first card of the set with the graphic continued throughout the remaining cards in the set. This card displays an image of the set for parents and carers under white writing which reads Untangling ASL and orange writing which reads Information cards for parents and carers. The images are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout.
Card three promotes the new set of resources available as part of the Untangling ASL work highlighting the information cards for professionals. The professionals cards use a light blue and yellow two tone layout, with a large cream knot on the first card of the set with the graphic continued throughout the remaining cards in the set. This card displays an image of the set for professionals under white writing which reads Untangling ASL and cream writing which reads Information cards for professionals. The images are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout.
Did you know? Through our Untangling ASL work, we have created a range of downloadable info cards for others to use with key information related to additional support for learning.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/untangling-a...
#UntanglingASL #additionalsupportforlearning #education #school
Graphic promoting Children in Scotlandβs Annual Conference 2026, featuring white speech-bubble shapes on a blue background, text announcing 50% off tickets, and an illustrated hand holding a ticket. Event dates listed as 27β28 May in Glasgow
Children in Scotland's Annual Conference is coming back to Glasgow, and we're offering 50% off tickets! π¦β°
βοΈ This year's theme of GIRFEC showcasing the best of the sector
βοΈ Workshops with practical insights and real-life case studies
βοΈ Great food, networking and exhibitors
bit.ly/48HvZxg
A promotional banner for the event titled Inclusion Ambassadors βΒ Support Planning Webinar Professionals. There is a teal background and on the right of the image there is the logo for Inclusion Ambassadors, comprising eight overlapping and interlocking hands in teal, blue, orange and pink. At the bottom left of the image, a smaller version of this logo can be seen in white alongside the Children in Scotland's double chevron logo, also in white.
Are you a professional working with secondary school aged young people with additional support needs?
On 1 December we will be hosting a webinar, sharing some of the work, views and experiences of the Inclusion Ambassadors.
Book your free place now!
childreninscotland.org.uk/event/inclus...
Mockup showing a desktop and mobile view of a website for Children in Scotland, featuring a teal and green design, bold headings about giving children an equal chance to flourish, and a photo of a young child looking out a window
Children in Scotland's new website is here π
Check out our full range of resources for Scotland's children's sector:
www.childreninscotland.org.uk
New from Enquire: Untangling ASL resources
Our new downloads include a series of myth-busting FAQs and info cards.
Designed for others to use, they are free to download and share across social media as well as parent and professional networks.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/untangling-a...
#ASL
