We are thrilled to announce the release of the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our magazine, packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and essential information for children, young people, families, and carers across Scotland.
News and Events
Keeping children safe in Scotland
The Scottish Government has published new guides to help children, young people and parents and carers learn about child protection. The guides, available on the Keeping Children Safe in Scotland website, provide age-appropriate information for anyone who may become involved in child protection processes in Scotland.
Award Winning In-Person Self Management Skills (SMS) Programmes return to Edinburgh for children and young people aged 9-17 with health conditions
Our award winning Self-Management Skills (SMS) Programmes are back in 2025 with our first in-person ones of the year returning to Edinburgh this month. Our SMS Programmes are for children and young people aged 9-17 living with a health condition or concern – no formal diagnosis is required.
Read our latest February e-news
We’ve just released our latest e-newsletter. This edition showcases our mascot Bear who has been on some fantastic adventures this month, gearing up for some amazing events happening this year. We have some truly special surprises in store for carers, so if you’re one of them and want to be the first in the know, […]
Trustee recruitment
Are you passionate about supporting the right of every child to the best possible health? Children’s Health Scotland is the leading children’s health charity in Scotland and we are currently recruiting for new Trustees.
Bishopbriggs Academy sign up 154 people to take on the Kiltwalk
Young people and teachers from Bishopbriggs Academy are taking on the Big Stroll on Sunday 27 April 2025 at the Kiltwalk to raise money for Children’s Health Scotland – Scotland’s leading children’s health rights charity.
We take part in rights respecting school week at Bishopbriggs Academy
Our mascot Bear alongside two of our staff, Rhianne Forrest and Niki Smith, recently visited the wonderful Health Rights Defenders in S1, S2 and S5/6 for Bishopbriggs Academy’s Rights Respecting School Week. They spoke about My Health, My Rights and the EACH Charter in a fun and interactive assembly, focusing on their rights respecting school […]
How to make a Valentines Breathing Stick!
This Valentines day, make your own breathing stick using a pipe cleaner and some colourful pony beads. Breathing sticks are a mindful tool that can help to slow down breathing, making us feel calm and grounded.
Third progress report for The Promise
The Promise Oversight Board has published the third of its progress reports, looking at whole family support and workforce. ‘Report THREE’ has found that unexpected events and systematic barriers have delayed implementation. In particular issues impacting the workforce and whole family support have meant the promise is not halfway to being kept by 2030.
Residential Outdoor Education Bill backed by Holyrood Committee
Following a vote, members of the Education, Children and Young People Committee agreed with the general principles of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill aims to allow all pupils in state and grant-aided schools to have at least four nights and five days of residential outdoor education during their school career. However, […]
