Parenting across Scotland

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ICYMI: Parenting with adults briefing! Last week we published our new briefing highlighting the lack of policy and strategy focusing on the needs of parents and carers supporting adults. Read more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/policy-researc…

4 weeks to go! Get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scotla…

📢 Today we launch our #NoEasyJourney travel campaign. There is #NoEasyJourney for families visiting people in prison across Scotland and this campaign highlights the challenges they face. How can you help raise awareness? Visit our webpage to find out 👉 ow.ly/viYg50UMtp3

"Things fall apart as soon as they turn 18" Along with other organisations, we are proud to be supporting @ScotParents latest briefing which explores the topic of parenting with adults. You can access the briefing here: parentingacrossscotland.org/policy-researc…

"Things fall apart as soon as they turn 18" Along with other organisations, we are proud to be supporting Parenting across Scotland's latest briefing which explores the topic of parenting with adults. You can access the briefing here: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/pare…

At The Donaldson Trust, we are joining with @ScotParents and other organisations to highlight an important but underrepresented policy area - parenting with adults. Access the briefing paper and recommendations here: parentingacrossscotland.org/policy-researc…

Currently, there is no strategy or policy in Scotland specifically addressing the needs of parents of adults. Following a special roundtable, we are delighted to publish our latest briefing on parenting with adults! Find out more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/policy-researc…

ICYMI: In partnership with Police Scotland, we are hosting a webinar for parents and carers during Cyber Scotland Week. This will explore how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online. Tuesday 25 February, 5:30-6:30pm Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scotla…

In partnership with Police Scotland, we are hosting a webinar for parents and carers during Cyber Scotland Week. This will explore how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online. Tuesday 25 February 2025, 5:30-6:30pm Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scotla…

🌟Partner session. Open to All Parents, Carers and Parent Groups 🌟 Building an Anti-Racist School Community: the Role of Parents and Parent Groups 28 January 2025, 8-9pm Places are free, booking is essential. bit.ly/3C5fcI5Jan25

As @scotparl debates Scotland’s new National Outcomes today, we urge MSPs to back the proposed new Care Outcome. It’s what we and over 70 other organisations have been campaigning for: a vital step towards recognising and valuing carers of all kinds #ScotlandCares

📚JUST LAUNCHED! The State of Children's Rights Report 2024 is here! #SOCRR2024 Discover stories from 220 babies, children & young people ahead of tomorrow’s #UNCRCScotland Act anniversary Find out what matters to them & what must change ➡️bit.ly/SOCRR

Following the Scottish Government's 2025/26 Budget, we had a look at what the budget could mean for families. Read more here: parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…

We have just heard that the Scottish Govt plan to scrap the cruel two child limit. This is amazing news for Scottish families living in poverty, as a result of this policy. We now call on @leicesterliz and @DWPgovuk to do this same across the UK #post" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xj…

It’s budget day and one thing is certain - more action is needed to #EndChildPoverty in Scotland. As members of @EndChildPoverty @ScotParents calls on @scotgov to increase the Scottish Child Payment and provide additional help with employment, childcare and family support.

Read all about Cathy's findings from Fathers Network Scotland's 2024 Dads' Survey on our website👇 @FathersNetScot parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/pos…

As a member of @EndChildPoverty, we are calling on @scotgov to deliver the resources needed - including using tax powers and Barnett consequentials - to meet the 2030 child poverty targets. Read ECP’s pre-budget briefing: tinyurl.com/4wn3hcz

Ahead of next week’s @ScotGovbudget we’re campaigning to #EndSchoolMealDebt & #Endhiddenhunger in schools. We’re calling on @JohnSwinney to eradicate school meal debt for good & extend free school meals to all low-income families.