The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland promotes and safeguards children's rights.https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mj4sg5ivxc2mTwo weeks to go until our online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! Join us at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B https://bit.ly/4uq503B10 Apr 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4sg5ivxc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mi2lbskj322bOur second Shoogle Lab continues to shake up education! Young people, the Commissioner, Prof Laura Lundy & education leaders worked together online to look at feedback and accountability in the system to ultimately improve delivery of children’s rights. More: bit.ly/4t7Kgfd https://bit.ly/4t7Kgfd27 Mar 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2lbskj322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mi2brpyq7c2xWatch our BSL video telling you all about our next online assembly for primary-aged children, focussing on discrimination. Meet a young football team who challenged unfair treatment and Scotland's only World Cup winner, and learn about rights. Join us at 9.30am on April 24! vimeo.com/1172526683 https://vimeo.com/117252668327 Mar 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2brpyq7c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mi24bnkxxc2tThe countdown is on to our online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! See you at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B27 Mar 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi24bnkxxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mht6rvgevc2dWe’re delighted the Scottish Parliament has passed Calum’s Law on Restraint in schools. Incredible campaigning by Beth, Kate and & leadership shown by Daniel Johnson MSP, who brought the bill. More: bit.ly/4bPkwxf https://bit.ly/4bPkwxf24 Mar 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mht6rvgevc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mhal2kuxas2eChildren have the right to education – but those whose parents are in the Armed Forces aren’t getting the support they need. We asked @forceschildscot.bsky.social to look at the issues. Their findings mirror the Commissioner’s call for systemic change. More: bit.ly/4bpBoKH https://bit.ly/4bpBoKH17 Mar 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhal2kuxas2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mg7ykicqvk2xJoin us for an online assembly on discrimination with e-Sgoil for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation. Meet amazing girl footballers who challenged discrimination, and Scotland's only World Cup winner! See you at 9.30am on April 24! bit.ly/4uq503B04 Mar 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7ykicqvk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mf76cokm322hCommissioner Nicola Killean responds to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the treatment of children at Skye House, and says she is still extremely concerned by potential rights breaches, including around the use of restraint. Statement: bit.ly/4cBd8re https://bit.ly/4cBd8re19 Feb 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf76cokm322hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3meil7bdzns2uIt's #SaferInternetDay & this year's theme focuses on AI. We know AI brings opportunities but rights must be protected and children should be given tools and skills to use AI, and be active participants in discussions around it. Statement: bit.ly/4ksrThV https://bit.ly/4ksrThV10 Feb 2026 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3meil7bdzns2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mdkjxwqzvc2a⏰ Just days left to apply! Are you 12–16 and want to help shape decisions affecting children & young people in Scotland? 🌟 Join our Young Advisors 🤝 Monthly meet-ups (online & in person) 💳 Expenses paid 🧏‍♀️ Open to all backgrounds & accessibility needs 🗓 Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r29 Jan 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkjxwqzvc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3md3bun53sc22Education is a human right — and children’s views must be at the heart of how it’s delivered. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, we’re sharing how we’ve been working alongside children and young people to shape education reform and create a system that works for all. Read: bit.ly/49zQnCi23 Jan 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3bun53sc22https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3md3awoqtz222Education isn’t just about lessons and exams — it’s about how children feel in school. Young Advisor Elsie’s blog for #InternationalDayOfEducation reflects on why feeling safe and supported matters to ensuring the right to education is realised every day. Elsie's Blog: bit.ly/3ZxjMqE23 Jan 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3awoqtz222https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mc7v5cpftc2vPlenty time left to apply! ⏰ Join our Young Advisors! 🌟Are you aged 12–16 and want to make a difference for children & young people in Scotland? 🤝Meet monthly (online & in person) 💳Expenses paid ✨No experience needed 🧏‍♀️All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r http://bit.ly/4p2tz2r12 Jan 2026 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7v5cpftc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mbw6mpzhfs2m🌟 Join our Young Advisors! 🌟Are you aged 12–16 and want to make a difference for children & young people in Scotland? 🤝Meet monthly (online & in person) 💳Expenses paid ✨No experience needed 🧏‍♀️All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome Apply by 1 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4p2tz2r08 Jan 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbw6mpzhfs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mbo4yca4r22z🎉 Ready for something new in 2026? Become a Young Advisor (ages 12–16) & work with the Commissioner to help make sure children’s voices are heard across Scotland. ✨ Learn new skills ✨ All backgrounds & accessibility needs welcome ✨ Make a difference Apply: bit.ly/4p2tz2r05 Jan 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbo4yca4r22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mapyywh56s23We wish you season's greetings. Please note our office is closed over Christmas (from Wednesday, 24 December, 2024, and reopening on Monday, 5 January, 2026). We will not be able to respond to any enquiries during this period and inboxes/voicemail will not be monitored.24 Dec 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mapyywh56s23https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3mal2kjippc2j Want to make a big difference to children’s rights in Scotland? We’re looking for passionate 12-16 year olds to join our Young Advisors. Work with the Commissioner – no experience needed, expenses paid, support given, & fun guaranteed! Apply: bit.ly/4p2tz2r22 Dec 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mal2kjippc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m7myaa777c2qHappy Human Rights Day! This year's theme celebrates the connection between rights and happiness. Children have told us about the essentials in life that make them happy. More here: bit.ly/3Mv7Rqe #HumanRightsDay #OurEverydayRights10 Dec 2025 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7myaa777c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m7atfc67722cAnd that’s a wrap! Today’s #ShoogleLab has come to an end – huge thanks to our Young Advisors & everyone else who took part. Our work around children’s right to be listened to has been thought-provoking, powerful, exciting, and is starting to shake up the education system.05 Dec 2025 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7atfc67722chttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m7amlnyewk2wThe #ShoogleLab is shaking things up! Our Young Advisors have been working with education leaders, experts & the incredible @dameevelynglennie.bsky.social to try to improve the education system — asking challenging questions about why it's important to listen to children.05 Dec 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7amlnyewk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m7acbl5fek23The day has finally arrived! We’re all set for our first #ShoogleLab. We’re bringing together children, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Prof Laura Lundy & people in power to shake up education. Let’s go!05 Dec 2025 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7acbl5fek23https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m75u7trz2s2nExcited to welcome Dame Evelyn Glennie, Prof Laura Lundy & education leaders tomorrow. Education is one of our priorities, & listening to children boosts learning, wellbeing & confidence. Tomorrow, our Shoogle Lab explores building this into every school. More: bit.ly/3Y4J5zJ04 Dec 2025 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m75u7trz2s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m6k32udnbk2hEnding the two-child cap is a positive step — it will help lift children out of poverty. But with 1 in 4 children in Scotland already in poverty, much more is needed. Scottish & UK governments must align strategies & centre children’s experiences & voices. Statement: bit.ly/48eexjO26 Nov 2025 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k32udnbk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m6jwi4qm7k2zNot long to go! We’re meeting education leaders soon and we want primary children’s voices at the heart of the conversation. Get your shoogle on and help us shake up education. Take part by the end of 27 Nov: bit.ly/44j2ZKS26 Nov 2025 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6jwi4qm7k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m6ez2mdmfc24Brilliant Saturday with our Young Advisors — some soon to be first-time voters — exploring elections & shaping questions for our session with education leaders next month. You can have your say too. Take part in our Shoogle Lab activities by 27 Nov: bit.ly/44j2ZKS24 Nov 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ez2mdmfc24https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m62lynftek2g♥️Huge thanks to the thousands who joined our #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil! Primary classes can still have their say: try our Shoogle Lab activities and send views by 27 Nov to shape our session with education leaders next month. Take part: bit.ly/44kmyCq20 Nov 2025 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62lynftek2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m5y5fzy3vs2kDon’t miss it! 🎵 A short teaser of our body percussion activity — one of the fun things children can do at tomorrow’s #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil as we explore rights and being heard. Join live 9.30–10am, with BSL: bit.ly/4qCekiA19 Nov 2025 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5y5fzy3vs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m5t4o46rtc2r⏰ This Thursday! Don’t miss our fun, interactive #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil — with BSL throughout. 🎵 Body percussion with: The Solar Bear 🗣️ Learn about your rights 💭 Share where you feel heard 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA17 Nov 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5t4o46rtc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m5jl7bdws222We've been shaking up education with pupils at Whiting Bay Primary — listening to what life is like growing up on Arran and what helps them feel heard in school. You can shake things up too! Take part in our Shoogle Lab activites before 27 November: bit.ly/49uEkq313 Nov 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jl7bdws222https://bsky.app/profile/cypcs.bsky.social/post/3m5jgi5bl5c2iWatch our BSL video promoting this year’s #WorldChildrensDay assembly with eSgoil — and join us live with BSL included. 🎵 Body percussion. 🗣️ Learn about rights. 💭 Share where you feel heard. 📅 Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 9.30–10am Join us live: bit.ly/4qCekiA @BDA_Scot13 Nov 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:box5otkptr5hcxddneznkcfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jgi5bl5c2i