Voices of the Sector: What Happens When the Children We Support Grow Up?

We’re delighted to have another guest post for our Voices of the Sector series. This entry is from Lynn Pilkington. Lynn Pilkington is an Inclusion and Engagement Consultant, trainer and facilitator specialising in mental health, neurodiversity and psychological safety. A Scottish Mental Health First Aid Instructor and accredited Psychological Safety practitioner, Lynn works with organisations […]

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 a guest contribution from Arlene Kyle, Founder and Director of Roots & Wings Social Care Ltd. Drawing on her experience within social care, Arlene shares her perspective on the issues shaping the sector and the changes needed to better support […]

Closing Scotland’s Children’s Services Implementation Gap

Scotland has no shortage of strong policies, frameworks and commitments relating to children and families. GIRFEC, the UNCRC, The Promise, Whole Family Support and national child poverty targets all share an ambition to improve children’s lives through earlier, more coordinated and more rights-respecting support. The challenge is not always knowing what should happen. It is […]