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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.

May 2024

Distressed not 'difficult' - supporting distressed behaviour in children

children in Scotland
Make sense of children's 'challenging' behaviour through the lens of distress and discover practical ways to support them.

Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2: Rights-Based Youth Work

YouthLink Scotland
This event is for youth work practitioners (paid and voluntary) who want to explore rights-based youth work practice.Please note this is not an introductory session. An introduction course for youth workers on...

Demystifying Strategic Planning

Children in Scotland
This membership event will strengthen your understanding of strategic planning and provide guidance on how to embed good practice.
June 2024

Making sense of sensory needs: supporting neurodivergent children

Children in Scotland
Discover how sensory experiences and needs can impact children’s behaviour, communication and engagement. Learn strategies to support them.

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.
July 2024

Invisible Principles of Child Development

Children in Scotland
Unlock hidden keys to child development. Join Nicola McAllister’s session to empower kids for success, beyond visible milestones.
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
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