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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

August 2024

Person-centred planning: helping children determine their own futures

Children in Scotland
Develop person-centred planning tools to support the children and young people you work with as they start the new academic year.
20 August Online Families & young people

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.
27 August Online Families & young people

Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives

YouthLink Scotland
Youth workers are vital in facilitating young people’s active participation and inclusion in their communities and decision-making. As part of our policy engagement series, we are delighted to bring together...
28 August Online Families & young people

UNCRC and Children’s Right to be Heard

Clan Childlaw
Our team of expert lawyers have designed this training to offer practical, developing knowledge of UNCRC to those whose support and advocacy is essential to children and young people in Scotland. Over the...
29 August Online Families & young people
September 2024

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Children in Scotland
This seminar will help you develop a better understanding of the distinct behaviour profile associated with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and will explore how to provide better support to those pupils who...
10 September Online Families & young people

Embedding children and young people’s voices in your organisation

Children in Scotland
Understand the rationale and benefits of embedding children and young people’s voices.
12 September Online Families & young people

Building Resilience: empowering yourself and supporting young people

Children in Scotland
Resilience is key to a strong workforce, as well as a key element in personal wellbeing. This training will introduce practical models, tools and strategies that can be used to support you to bounce back from...
24 September Online Families & young people
October 2024

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.
3 October Online Families & young people

Delay or deficit? Assessing children's development after lockdown

Children in Scotland
Gain confidence in recognising whether a child’s development is delayed or needs further assessment through exploring current research
8 October Online Families & young people

Empowering children: executive function skills to thrive in a dynamic world

Children in Scotland
Learn to create experiences and interactions to strengthen children and young people’s executive functions. Suitable for all ages and needs
30 October Online Families & young people