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News
The latest news stories and updates that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
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Research Launch - Third Sector Supporting Children and families
March 13 9.30- 12.30 - Albany Centre
An important part of the Everyone’s Children project is finding out and promoting what third sector organisations in Glasgow are doing to improve the wellbeing of children and families in the city. Following extensive research with Third Sector organisations to understand their contribution - we are launching the research and a draft action plan for the provision of support. Book your place...
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Early learning and childcare funding to double
Funding for free nursery places delivering early learning and childcare will double over the term of the next Parliament, increasing opportunities for families and giving children the best start in life, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged. Read more...
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Scottish Childcare ‘Not Enough’ For Working Parents
Fewer than one in six councils in Scotland have enough childcare capacity to meet the needs of working parents, according to new research. The FACT study said 15% of local authorities had enough childcare for parents who worked full-time, down from 23% when the survey was carried out in 2013. Read more
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Stakeholder Survey
GCVS is carrying out an annual stakeholder evaluation of our work as part of the city's Third Sector Interface. We would like to ask our members and other stakeholders about their experience of using our services and would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete our questionnaire, which will give you the opportunity to give us your views on all aspects of our work. We will use this information and that from other Interface partners to report back to the Scottish Government and to review and improve the way we work. The survey will close on Tuesday 17th March at 4.00pm and will take around 15 minutes to complete - your contribution is much appreciated. The link to the survey can be found here - GCVS Annual Stakeholder Survey.
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Child Survivors Of Domestic Violence Lack Access To Basic Support
Children struggle to get places in schools or mental health services after experiencing abuse. Women’s Aid annual survey of domestic violence services reveals serious problems for children in accessing basic services after experiencing domestic violence. Read more...
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The Spiralling Cost Of Private Nurseries
The cost of a part-time nursery place for children under two in Scotland has increased by 33 per cent since 2010, according to new research. A survey by the UK-wide Family and Childcare Trust (FACT) found parents are now paying an annual average of more than £6,000 a year, a rise of 5% since 2013. Read more
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Campaigners To Appeal ‘Named Person’ Judgment
Campaigners who legally challenged plans to appoint a “named person” for every child in Scotland are to appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss the case. In January, a petition for judicial review of the proposals was rejected. The No to Named Persons group said it will continue its fight against the legislation. Read more
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£5m Learning Disabilities Research Centre Opens
Children and young people with learning difficulties are set to benefit from a new £5 million research and support centre at the University of Edinburgh in association with the charity Mindroom. The Salvesen Mindroom Centre to understand and resolve learning difficulties will be the first of its kind in the UK. Read more
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Nominations open for ‘Play Champions’!
Over the months preceding National Children’s Day UK on Sunday 17th May 2015, settings such as playgroups and nurseries that set examples of excellence in play activities can be nominated as Play Champions! Read more...
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Policy, Resources and Research
 The latest publications, reports, analysis and consultations of interest to organisations and people working with children and families.
Health & Social Care Information Sharing - A Strategic Framework 2014-2020
Information sharing, to meet the needs of people, practitioners and organisations, is essential to support Scotland’s commitment to integrated, person-centred care, across adult and children’s services. The focus of this Information Sharing Strategic Framework is on sharing information in support of people’s interactions with care services. Read more...
National Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Framework
Guidance framework on the national health and wellbeing outcomes which apply to integrated health and social care. More...
Report suggests pupil participation in school life is key to doing well
Schools that encourage young people to participate in how they’re run are also schools where pupils do well, highlights new research conducted for Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People. More...
Care experienced young people’s views of the Children & Young People Act
Who Cares? Scotland want to make sure young people are being listened to about how professionals should interpret their duties under the Children and Young People Act, and have consulted with care experienced young people and shared the findings. More...
Health & Social Care Information Sharing - A Strategic Framework 2014-2020
Information sharing, to meet the needs of people, practitioners and organisations, is essential to support Scotland’s commitment to integrated, person-centred care, across adult and children’s services. The focus of this Information Sharing Strategic Framework is on sharing information in support of people’s interactions with care services. More...
Sex Offender Community Disclosure Scheme
The leaflet explains how community disclosure can keep children safe; how people can apply to participate, and what kind of information might be given. More...
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Consultations and Research
Children and Young People (Scotland) Act
The Support for Children (Impact of Parental Imprisonment) (Scotland) Bill
The Support for Children (Impact of Parental Imprisonment) (Scotland) Bill was launched on Thursday 5th February 2015 and is now seeking responses as part of the consultation.
This consultation describes, and seeks views on, changes to the public procurement rules in Scotland. These changes largely arise from three new EU Procurement Directives and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, including Statutory Guidance and will result in new Procurement Regulations.
SCVO General Election Survey
SCVO has launched its 2015 general election survey. We’re canvassing the sector to find out who you are thinking of voting for, and what the important issues are for you, on a personal level, and to
Scottish Youth Parliament- See it Change it survey launched
The Scottish Youth Parliament has launched a survey to better understand the views of young people in relation to poverty in Scotland, which will be open until 23rd March 2015.
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Latest Funding
These are just some of the latest updates on funding that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Funding Surgery 10th March
Charities working in and around Glasgow are invited to come for a face to face chat about funding opportunities with Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland. An advice surgery will be held all day on Tuesday 10th March 2015 at the Robertson Trust’s offices, 151 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4TB. They last for 45 minutes and can be booked by calling 0131 444 4020 or emailing enquiries@ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk
The Henry Smith's Charity Holiday Grants for Children
Grants towards holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from deprived areas or have a disability. The maximum grant is usually £2,500 for any one trip. Grants are normally limited to a maximum of two-thirds of the total cost of a trip. Deadline 19th March 2015. More..
The Lloyds TSB Foundation’s Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI)
Aims to increase the well-being of children and young people affected by drugs and alcohol. In particular the Foundations wants to support children and young people affected by parental substance issues (drugs and alcohol); pre-teen children at high risk of developing problems with drugs and alcohol; and young people who are developing or have established substance use problems (drugs and alcohol). There is a two-stage application process for the Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) awards. Applicants need to be registered charities based in Scotland and they will need to work with their local Alcohol & Drug Partnership (ADP) to complete an initial outline application. Deadline for the initial outline application form is the 15th May 2015. More info...
Ambition Giving
Ambition Giving will offer grants of up to £2,000 to groups or individuals to help deliver activities to young people in their community. Deadline Monday 2 March 2015. More...
Sailors Childrens Society
Did you or your partner ever work at sea? On cruise ships, tankers, ferries, cargo ships, Royal Navy, fishing fleets. Bringing up the children and in need of some support? Call: Seafarers children’s support: 0800 0556558. We give grants for children, holidays and home computers to name a few or can be just someone to talk to! More...
Asda Carrier Bag Community Grants
ASDA will provide up to £2000 to help projects and good causes in their local communities. Charities and community groups with an income under £250,000 and 3 or more board members can apply. Applications are accepted and assessed on a rolling basis. More...
BBC Children in Need Main Grant Programme
For organisations that work with young people who are suffering from; illness; distress; abuse or neglect; are disabled; have behavioural or psychological difficulties; or are living in poverty or situations of deprivation. The Main grants programme is open to applications for grants of over £10,000. deadline 15th May 2015. More...
Water charge exemption scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of a new scheme which will help charities registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) with the cost of their water and waste water bills. It’s called the Scottish Government Water and Sewerage Charges Exemption Scheme. This scheme will replace the current. Deadline for current scheme 2014 scheme 31 March 2015. More...
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Events & training
Getting to Know GIRFEC: what Getting it Right for Every Child means for Children and Young People - Training for Trainers' Workshop
Wednesday March 4th, 9.30 – 12.30
This free training event, delivered jointly by GCVS Everyone’s Children Project and the Health and Social Care Alliance GIRFEC team, is designed to help those working in this field to better understand GIRFEC, and to be able to deliver GIRFEC information sessions to parents and children.
This event is reserved for Third Sector organisations working with children, young people and families in Glasgow, maximum of two members per organisation. Book your place...
Everyone's Children Research Launch
The Third Sector Supporting Children and Families
Friday 13th March 9.30 - 12.30 Albany Centre
The project is launching a major research report looking at the contribution of the Third Sector in delivering GIRFEC in Glasgow. The event will highlight the massive contribution to all aspects of delivering wellbeing for Glasgow’s children and young people. It will also present findings on the experience of working in partnership with the public sector. The reports recommendation’s will also form the basis of a proposed action plan to strengthen the third sector’s contribution as Glasgow produces a new Integrated Children’s Services Plan and to Implement the provisions of the new Children and Young Peoples Act. Book your place....
Glasgow Life Play Get Together networking meeting
Wednesday 4th March 10am
Glasgow Play projects and organisations are invited to a Play Get Together networking meeting on Wednesday 4th March 10am until 1pm followed by a networking lunch in the City Halls, Studio 1, Albion Street, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ. Registration at 9.45am. The Get Together is an opportunity to catch up with national and local play news. The theme for this meeting is how to encourage street play and to plan for Play Day 15. If you would like to attend the Get Together please contact the Glasgow Life Admin Team by Friday 27th February 2015 - GLHQAdmin3@glasgowlife.org.uk stating the name of your organisation, who will attend, relevant contact details and any dietary requirements.
Scottish Council on Deafness Conference
Thursday 12 March 2015 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
CONNECT & COLLABORATE , The Inaugural National Conference for Scotland’s Deaf Sector will feature Keynote speaker: Yvonne Strachan, Head of Equality, Human Rights and Third Sector at the Scottish Government. Eventbrite booking page
Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
COSCA-certified Certificate in Counselling Skills
Gain a professionally recognised qualification in Counselling Skills. This training is accredited by COSCA - Scotland's professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. Four modules, delivered at the Albany Learning and Conference Centre over 20 sessions, from late March until November 2015. Only £950 for 20 days accredited learning. Email training@gcvs.org.uk for more information.
CERES International Conference 2015
24th – 26th July, EDINBURGH
The stubborn persistence of racism: confronting racial inequality through education and action
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We would really welcome your feedback on this bulletin and any suggestions you have about future content - You can email any feedback or questions to june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk
Visit our website for more information about our Everyone's Children project and to see regular news updates and related resources.
Our Everyone’s Children Project is funded by the Scottish Government to promote and support third sector services for children and families in the early years of life and beyond. It will provide strategic support to the Sector in Glasgow to implement the Scottish Government's Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach to supporting children from the early stages of life onwards.
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