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Leading the Difference – Thought Leadership for Children’s Services

As part of our mission to amplify voices in the sector, we’re pleased to welcome...

By Arlene Kyle

29 Sep 2026

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Closing Scotland’s Children’s Services Implementation Gap

Scotland has no shortage of strong policies, frameworks and commitments relating to children and families....

By Geco

1 Sep 2026

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Respect and Responsibility: Key Steps to Growing Up

The ‘Respected’ and ‘Responsible’ aspects of the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators within the Getting It Right

By Geco

27 Jan 2026

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‘Achieving’: Supporting Success in All Areas of Life

The ‘Achieving’ element of the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators focuses on helping children and young people

By Geco

20 Jan 2026

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What Does Being ‘Healthy’ Mean for Children?

In the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators, Healthy emphasises the importance of physical and mental health for

By Geco

13 Jan 2026

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Encouraging Children to Stay ‘Active’

The ‘Active’ element of the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators within the Getting It Right for Every

By Geco

6 Jan 2026

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Why Feeling ‘Nurtured’ Matters for Every Child

Feeling nurtured is a key part of the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators within the Getting It

By Geco

30 Dec 2025

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How Being ‘Safe’ Impacts a Child’s Wellbeing

The first SHANARRI wellbeing indicator, Safe, is at the core of the Getting It Right

By Geco

23 Dec 2025

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Explaining SHANARRI: The Building Blocks of Wellbeing

The SHANARRI wellbeing indicators are at the heart of the Getting It Right for Every

By Geco

16 Dec 2025

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The Core Principles of GIRFEC

The core principles of GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child) form the foundation of

By Geco

9 Dec 2025

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What is GIRFEC and Why Does It Matter?

Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s national framework for supporting children and

By Geco

2 Dec 2025

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Recognised Through Innovation

Geco Connect combines sector knowledge, academic research and recognised innovation. Developed through a UKRI-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Strathclyde, the platform has received recognition through Scottish EDGE, the ROCCO Innovation and Technology Award and the FSB Innovation Awards, reinforcing the credibility and ambition behind its child-centred software.

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Care Professionals

Rossie Young Person’s Trust

Angus

Rossie is a Scottish charity, aiming to protect and improve the wellbeing of young people up to the age of 18 in our care. We are a multi-disciplinary organisation, providing services in care, education, specialist interventions and throughcare, 365 days a year.

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Glasgow and Ayrshire

To be recognised as the go-to place for child-centred care and support, transforming the lives of young people throughout Scotland with empowering, and trauma informed practices.

St Philip’s School

Airdrie

We have been part of Scotland’s residential child care community and the local Plains community for more than 50 years.

Harmeny Education Trust

Edinburgh

We want to live our values every day, ensuring that Harmeny is a place where remarkable children and young people have the love, encouragement and nourishment they need, to grow and reach their potential.

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