Starting school, or moving to high school, can be an anxious time - especially if managing additional support needs.

Check out our pages for valuable information and advice.

Starting Primary link: enquire.org.uk/parents/early-…

Moving to High School link: enquire.org.uk/parents/choosi…

Give Them Time connect_scot Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland Children's Parliament catherine mcculloch 💙 Early Years Scotland Fulton MacGregor MSP Home-Start Scotland Kate Johnston Mo 🌍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 🌈 🇫🇷 🇱🇧 Parenting across Scotland Enquire Suzanne Zeedyk Nicola Killean Observatory of Children's Human Rights Scotland Children's Health Scotland Natalie Don MSP ScotGov Education Upstart Scotland If you have a story to share, get in touch for our next State of Children's Rights Report, further detail below 👇
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For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we want to highlight some excellent online resources created by Reach for children and young people.

If you know any children or young people feeling down about school, we have compiled helpful tips for them.

Link: reach.scot/advice/missing…

Do you support or work with #disabled learners?

We have a range of professional resources designed to help support the development of an inclusive learning environment.

Find out more: enquire.org.uk/professionals/…

#inclusive #learning #edutwitter #asn #asl #supportforlearning

Come and work with us!

We are looking for an Advice and Information Officer to join our small but mighty team.

Find out more and how to apply: childreninscotland.org.uk/about-us/work-…

Closing date: Wednesday 22 May, 9am.

Are you a professional who supports care experienced children and young people?

We need your help to shape the development of our new toolkit, Navigate!

Find out how to get involved: enquire.org.uk/news/the-promi…

#KeepingthePromise The Promise Scotland Children in Scotland

We participated in an information session with connect_scot for parent and carers, exploring additional support for learning legislation, the rights of children and young people, their parents and carers rights and the support we can provide.

YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=i1Gp4L…

If a child can achieve at a much higher level than their peers, they are considered to be highly able & may need support.

With Scottish Network of Able Pupils University of Glasgow, we created tips for parents to talk to school about their child's abilities.

Link: enquire.org.uk/enquire-resour…

Just recently the exceptional Ellen joined the team, join us in welcoming Ellen to Enquire as the new Advice and Information Officer. 😃👏

We are aware that many families have been given a decision to do with their placing requests, or will be hearing the result very soon.

This blog offers some advice on next steps if the decision is not as hoped.

Read in full: enquire.org.uk/families-schoo…

Our helpline is closed today due to staff sickness. We hope to reopen on Thursday. Please have a look at our website for helpful information on your child's right to support.

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A new relationships and behaviour summary paper from the #InclusionAmbassadors shares their experiences and offers some recommendations for professionals supporting young people.

Read more: childreninscotland.org.uk/new-paper-refl…

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Lately, we've noticed an increase in enquiries about moving to Scotland.

If you work with or support families new to Scotland, you might find our pages on how education and support works helpful.

Find out more: enquire.org.uk/parents/choosi…

#Education #ASL #ASN #Scotland

My Rights, My Say are looking for young advisors to help them shape their service for young people.

Please help spread the word.

Check out the latest blog by Parenting in Scotland featuring Beth, our Advice and Information Officer, who met up at Maryhill Burgh Hall!

Learn more about who we are, what we offer, the type of calls we receive and our current work. Well done to Parenting in Scotland 😃👏

Our Promise project survey is now open!

We are looking to gather views & experiences of education from those who support #careexperienced young people.

Professionals survey: forms.office.com/e/mBikp599eM

Parent/carers survey:
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#KeepThePromise

New on the blog

Last month, Enquire's Hannah and Marie from My Rights, My Say visited Shetland to talk all things children's rights.

Here, Hannah writes about the trip, incl. acknowledging the unique challenges faced by our rural communities.

Read more: enquire.org.uk/working-togeth…

We've noticed an increase in parents seeking advice on preparing for school meetings. We offer advice on how to get the most out of the meetings and Reach answers some FAQs on the topic for young people.

🌐Enquire - enquire.org.uk/parents/workin…

🌐Reach - reach.scot/advice/school-…

We would like to welcome the wonderful Shilla, who is joining our team as the new Promise Officer! 😁

Shilla will be dedicated to enhancing our toolkit on education rights, with a focus on planning, attendance, and exclusions.

#Exams and assessments are starting across Scotland this week.

We have created a short slideshow which answers some frequently asked questions.

To find out more you can visit our website.

Link: enquire.org.uk/.../getting...…

#ScottishExams