Children of the revolution: a special edition of Children in Scotland's Magazine examines how climate action now can save our future

Date: 5th February 2021
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Children in Scotland has produced a digital-only magazine edition which explores actions that must be taken to save our planet.

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New blog: Youth work is human rights work

Date: 29th January 2021
Category: Incorporation
Author: Youthlink Scotland

YouthLink’s Kevin Kane explains why strengthening the statutory basis of youth work is critical to ensure effective implementation of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) (Bill), as youth work can help children and young people to understand, promote and defend their rights.

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Get involved in Young Carer Action Day!

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: General measures of implementation
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Young Carer Action Day is taking place on 16 th March 2021. This year’s theme is Protect Young Carers’ Futures and will highlight the incredible skills young carers have developed through being an unpaid carer – including resilience, time-management and empathy. A range of free resources are now available online to help people get involved.

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Practice tips on domestic violence-informed support

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
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The Safe and Together Institute has put together domestic violence-informed practice observations and tips from the front line of the pandemic. The resource is aimed at practitioners offering support and guidance during the pandemic.

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Connect's family engagement academy

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
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Connect has put together a variety of courses to support family engagement touching upon a range of topics such as: engagement in children’s learning, methods to influence family engagement, ways to work with parent councils and more!

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CRIN introduces The Rights Studio

Date: 28th January 2021
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Author: Child Rights International Network (CRIN)

The Rights Studio is a social enterprise, focusing exclusively on experimenting with creative ideas and communicating through art on human rights issues affecting children, young people and future generations.

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New UNCRC incorporation resources

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: Incorporation, Education, including vocational education
Author: University of Edinburgh

Infographics, blogposts and best practice examples have been created to develop an understanding of incorporating the UNCRC into Scots law.

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Clear your head

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: COVID-19
Author: Scottish Government

Because of COVID-19, life can sometimes feel worrying, lonely and uncertain. Scottish Government has put together a website with tips to help you clear your head and connect with others.

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Building Effective Relationships: helping children with learning difficulties thrive at school

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education
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Salvesen Mindroom Centre has developed a guide for children and young people with learning difficulties, parents and teachers on how to build “effective relationships that support learning and wellbeing”. The guide is based on results from a focus group. It provides practical advice on how to best communicate with each other.

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Media Ambassadors 2020 final film released

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: COVID-19, Family Environment and Alternative Care
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Together with Media Education , a group of young carers have created an impactful film focusing on who young carers are, their experiences during lockdown and what support they need going forward.

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