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COVID-19 for Children and Young People: Learning from Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers and Refugees
In January 2022 we embarked on phase 3 of our #ScotYouthandCOVID project. In this blog, we detail the experiences and needs of young people who are refugees or asylum seekers and have been separated from their families. We also note what they need to be incorporated into the Children and Young People’s Manifesto for Rights in Recovery.
COVID-19 for Children and Young People: A Fair and Motivating School System, Part 4
In January 2022 we embarked on phase 3 of our #ScotYouthandCOVID project. In this blog, the third in a 4 part series, our Young Consultants outline how they feel extra-curricular opportunities and transitions between schools and into employment should change in Scotland’s education system.
COVID-19 for Children and Young People: A Fair and Motivating School System, Part 3
In January 2022 we embarked on phase 3 of our #ScotYouthandCOVID project. In this blog, the third in a 4 part series, our Young Consultants outline how they feel assessments should change in Scotland’s secondary education.
COVID-19 for Children and Young People: A Fair and Motivating School System, Part 2
In January 2022 we embarked on phase 3 of our #ScotYouthandCOVID project. In this blog, the second in a 4 part series, our Young Consultants outline how they feel the curriculum and delivery of learning should change in Scotland’s secondary education.
COVID-19 for Children and Young People: A Fair and Motivating School System, Part 1
In January 2022 we embarked on phase 3 of our #ScotYouthandCOVID project. In this blog, the first in a 4 part series, our Young Consultants outline the principles they think are central to a fair and motivating Scottish education system.
Event: Children, Young People, and The National Planning Framework 4
Play Scotland and A Place in Childhood are inviting representatives of organisations that work with children and young people to a discussion on planning, to help inform responses from the sector to the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) draft, released by Scottish Government in November 2021. We are holding three events 19th, 21st and 22nd February
We’re looking for a Treasurer
The Role of Board Trustee and Treasurer at A Place in Childhood (APiC) A Place in Childhood (APiC) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), established in 2018. We facilitate projects which enable the rights of young citizens to participate...
Hearing Children’s Voices in Policymaking: Lessons for the new Scottish Government policy roundtable
In this blog, Dr Jenny Wood and Dr Maureen McBride reflect on a policy roundtable on hearing children’s voices in policymaking.
A Place in Childhood has a new chair and trustees!
This week, we at A Place in Childhood have a raft of changes in our boardroom. Firstly, we're delighted to announce Karen Ridgewell as our new Chair of the Board! Karen is an Architect and Adaptation Planner, currently working with Architecture and Design Scotland...
Announcing STAGE 2 of Covid-19 Project with Scottish Children and Young People!
We're are excited to be announcing today STAGE 2 of APiC's COVID-19 Project with Scottish Children and Young People! The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYCPS) approached us asking that we recall the Young Consultants who participated in our...