Committee members were visibly concerned when the minister could not say exactly where a promised £4.5m for college lecturers would come from. heraldscotland.com/news/24562305.…

Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean warns @ScotGov's Programme for Government fails to address systemic problems in education, risking children’s rights & undermining its efforts to tackle child poverty. Statement: bit.ly/3Z5Pooy

Today @ScotGov presented its Programme for Government setting out its priorities for the coming parliamentary year. It is deeply disappointing that the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill will not be introduced to parliament after two years of consultation(1/4)

“Instead, too many children and young people’s needs are not being met in our current system and this particularly impacts disabled children, children with additional support needs, Black and minority ethnic children, and care experienced children who are being routinely failed.”

Deeply disheartening news from Scottish Government. The long-awaited Human Rights Bill is vital for strengthening children's rights in Scotland. Our #RightsDetectives have worked tirelessly to shape this Bill – delaying it is a step backwards for #AllOurRights. We demand immediate action.

Glasgow teachers are struggling physically and mentally. We need answers or suggestions from Scottish Government . We can not sustain this and get it right for every child. The arguments must stop because our young people deserve better. #voteyesyes

An area of work requiring much more attention, the increased risk of sexual assault and sexual violence to children and young people with ASN is a huge cause for concern. With social media and AI parents need to be more aware of risks on internet and be aware of Article 16.

Worth reading the research, resources required to act appropriately on the findings and of course and systemic changes.

🎉Having fun playing Rights Jenga at Children's Health Scotland #MyHealthMyRights Parliamentary Reception Scottish Parliament for #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek Every child has the right to the best possible health Nicola Killean Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

#voteyesyes

Many of our members are reporting that the cuts to teacher numbers are having a detrimental impact on their physical and mental health. This has to stop. It is not sustainable. Please use your vote to stand up for our young people and education staff in Glasgow #voteyesyes

To all of the politicians who were very vocal on here about these cuts over the past 7 months, now is your chance to REALLY show your support by donating to our crowdfunder! Words/tweets don’t pay expenses, and don’t really hold anyone to account, our legal action will ⬇️

Whole system requires redesign. It takes real honesty to admit that 20 years in, the presumption of mainstream is causing harm. Every school is an ASN school. The time to change is now before more children, young people, teachers, parents and carers get harmed.

I find this entirely unacceptable, children in dire need, teachers without permanent posts and the UNCRC becoming Law? Who is meant to deliver articles 2, 12 28 and 29? Scottish Government

Free downloads in advance of dyslexia awareness month. “ big ideas small typos” support your dyslexic students who knows what they will achieve for the future, we don’t need fixed we need “ reasonable adjustments” and different ways to learn.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle degeneration & weakness. Saturday’s 1st-ever #WorldDuchenneAwarenessDay is an opportunity to advocate for the rights, inclusion & well-being of those living with this condition. un.org/observances/du…

How do we “change” the environment with no money, staff, control over numbers of children, lack of space, lack of parity across assessments from CAMHS etc etc etc?

Interested in parent engagement? ⬇️ These webinars are evidenced based and practice focused

We regularly talk about the educational, emotional and MH impact of CWaC SEND on our families but less about the social and economic repercussions. Did you know..? 🧵 Gill Watson Lynn Gibbon BBC North West parent of pugs SEND mum and nurse SEN Mum SENDadvocate SEN Mum Gary Aubin

The impact on parents and carers whose child or young persons needs aren’t met in school has far reaching consequences to society as a whole. Imagine for a second what impact no school would have on your ability to work? Remember Covid how devastating it was? Think on.