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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.

April 2023

The dynamics of Relationship Based Practice: 3 day training programme

Children in Scotland
This three-day training programme, led by Dr Suzanne Zeedyk and Glasgow-based TIGERS group, examines the psychological and emotional dynamics that underpin successful relationships. Over three full-day sessions...
26 April Nicolson Square Families & young people
May 2023

Distressed not 'difficult'—supporting distressed behaviour in children

Children in Scotland
Key learningExploring our thoughts and beliefs about behaviourIdentifying patterns of behaviour and how they meet a child's needs Understanding the interconnected brain, moving from co-regulation to self...

A Day With Professor Tony Attwood

Better Lives Partnership
A Day with Professor Tony AttwoodThis is a day aimed at parents, indivduals, and those that support autistic children and young people. Concession prices for this event are available to family and carers of...
18 May Easterbrook Hall Families & young people

Child Protection Awareness

Children in Scotland
Who is this course for?This training is suitable for everyone who works with children, whether you work directly with children or indirectly in an administrative role. This training will provide you with an...
June 2023

Understanding The Teenage Brain: development learning and behaviour

Children in Scotland
Key Learning:- Brain development in different stages of adolescence. - The impact of these changes on behaviour and learning.- Learn how to support teenagers to grow into well-functioning adults.- This session...
6 June Edinburgh - Venue TBC Families & young people
July 2023

Confidence in Practice: assessing children’s relationships

Children in Scotland
Key Learning :- Increased confidence in undertaking assessments of children and young people’s relationships with their parents/carers- Improved knowledge of theory, methodology and tools that can be used to...
August 2023

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
This course is for people who have a lead role and responsibility within their organisation for Child Protection practice. This would include responsibilities for management oversight and the development of...

Making sense of sensory needs: supporting neurodivergent children

Children in Scotland
Key Learning- What sensory processing differences neurodivergent children and young people can experience (including those who are autistic or have ADHD) and how common they are.- Why some young people need...
23 August Glasgow - VENUE TBC Families & young people
September 2023

The Biology of Behaviour: using co-regulation to develop self-regulation

Children in Scotland
Key Learning:Exploring how a child’s body reacts to perceived threats and stressorsUnderstanding the role of the senses and attuned relationships in creating a healthy brain body connectionUsing a proactive...
20 September Online Families & young people
October 2023

Child Protection Awareness

Children in Scotland
This training is suitable for everyone who works with children, whether you work directly with children or indirectly in an administrative role. This training will provide you with an overview of what child...
25 October Online Families & young people