@parentingscotland
Parenting Across Scotland is a network of charities focussing on issues affecting parents in Scotland. By supporting families we support children. https://linktr.ee/parentingacrossscotland
We're proud to be a member of the coalition of charities launching its #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland. We urge all candidates standing in the upcoming Holyrood election to consider how their policies support babies.
@parentinfantfdn.bsky.social
Read: tinyurl.com/speakupforbabiesScotland
The Scottish Women's Budget Group 2026 Survey is now live!
The SWBG’s survey researches women’s finances and caring responsibilities across Scotland. It only takes 10 minutes so please take part if you can:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68
@swbg.bsky.social
📣New guest blog from One Parent Families Scotland,
@opfs.org.uk
Read about the experience of one single parent working to change the child maintenance system to better support parents & families
www.parentingacrossscotland.org/news-views/posts/a-single-parent-s-voice-in-child-maintenance-reform/
The image title reads 'keeping children safe online' alongside a QR code to sign up to the event and the logos for Police Scotland, Education Scotland and Parenting Across Scotland. Beneath it reads 'Wednesday 25 February 2026, 5:30-6:30pm, online (zoom)'
Join us, alongside Education Scotland and Police Scotland on Wednesday 25 February from 5:30-6:30pm to hear all about how we can help keep ourselves and our children and young people safe online.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#cyber #onlinesafety #children #youngpeople
1 WEEK TO GO!
Book your place here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
Join us at the #SCVOGathering on Tuesday 10 February alongside
@sccrcentre.bsky.social
and Workplace Menopause Support where we’ll break down what’s going on in perimenopausal and teenage bodies and brains – and how to return the House of Hormones to peace.
Sign up: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
The image title reads 'keeping children safe online' alongside a QR code to sign up to the event and the logos for Police Scotland, Education Scotland and Parenting Across Scotland. Beneath it reads 'Wednesday 25 February 2026, 5:30-6:30pm, online (zoom)'
Join us, alongside Education Scotland and Police Scotland on Wednesday 25 February from 5:30-6:30pm to hear all about how we can help keep ourselves and our children and young people safe online.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#cyber #onlinesafety #children #youngpeople
One week to go!
Join us at our dissemination event to learn more about our work, evaluation findings and resources from Phase 3 of the Open Kindergarten project, funded by the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
28 January | 10am - 12pm | Edinburgh
www.eventbrite.com/e/open-kinde...
The text on the lefthand side reads 'New report: parents and carers perspectives on children and young people's access to hobbies'. On the right is a small image of the report. The Parenting Across Scotland logo features at the bottom right of the image.
NEW REPORT PUBLISHED!
Read all about our recent research about parent and carers perspectives of children and young people's access to hobbies in Scotland.
Access here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/media/1746/pas_hobbies-report_january-2026_final.pdf
#hobbies #Scotland #childrenandyoungpeople
Join us at the #SCVOGathering on Tuesday 10 February alongside
@sccrcentre.bsky.social
and Workplace Menopause Support where we’ll break down what’s going on in perimenopausal and teenage bodies and brains – and how to return the House of Hormones to peace.
Sign up: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
On the left hand side it reads 'We're a Gathering event host... BOOK NOW!'. On the right there is the SCVO logo with the Gathering 2026 underneath and the text '10&11 February, EICC Edinburgh, scvo.scot/the-gathering, #SCVOGathering
We are delighted to be delivering our third House of Hormones session at this years #SCVOGathering alongside @sccrcentre.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.
Find us in the Sidlaw Auditorium from 9:15-10:30am on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Sign up here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
There is an image of a young girl on a bouldering wall. Underneath it says 'national hobby model'
We are calling for a mapping of existing funding for hobbies in Scotland and a commitment to use money strategically to invest in areas where uptake is lower. The next government should work with children and young people, parents and carers to develop a model that encourages all to get involved.
The image reads 'Call 6: Give 'Invest in a national hobby framework so that every child and young person can take part in a hobby of their choice'. Alongside this is a small image of the Parenting Across Scotland Manifesto.
Our final manifesto call is for investment into a national hobby framework so that every child and young person can take part in a hobby of their choice.
We know the benefits that hobbies have on our lives, but often, parents, carers, children and young people face barriers to accessing them.
We need investment in research to gain a better understanding of the experiences, needs and circumstances of those parenting adult aged children, and new policy developed to address unmet needs and provide adequate support.
Parenting Across Scotland has working with our members and families on this underexplored topic, hosting several roundtables and engaging with politicians.
Read more here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/media/1702/pas_briefing-papers_parenting-with-adults-1.pdf
The image reads 'Call 5: Give 'parenting with adults' its own emphasis within national policy, recognising that parenting doesn't stop when children turn 18'. Alongside this is a small image of the Parenting Across Scotland Manifesto.
Our fifth call is for 'parenting with adults' to be given its own emphasis within national policy, recognising that parenting doesn't stop when children turn 18.
There are many circumstances in which parents/carers need to parent after 18 years, either short term or for lifelong issues.
We call on parties to commit to long term sustainable funding so that universal and intensive family support can be effectively rolled out across Scotland. By doing so, families will have access to non-stigmatising, accessible and sustainable support to assist them in their parenting journeys.
The image shows women with their children, sitting on the floor. Underneath it reads 'Whole family support'.
There are many valuable whole family support services in the third sector. Much can also be learned from international models such as Open Kindergartens, which Parenting Across Scotland has been piloting in Scotland alongside partners, thanks for the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
The image reads 'Call 4: Deliver universal and intensive whole family support to all that need it, incorporating Open Kindergartens as an effective means of universal provision'. Alongside this is a small image of the Parenting Across Scotland Manifesto.
Our fourth manifesto call is to deliver universal and intensive whole family support to all that need it, incorporating Open Kindergartens as an effective means of universal provision.
Too many feel they don't have adequate help or support in their parenting journey - this must change.
the image shows raised hands within a speech bubble and the text below reads 'parent' and carers' views and experiences
Parties should commit to investing in research about and with Scottish families, co-produce policies and strategies with families, and build strong relationships with organisations supporting families.
By doing so, we can create a Scotland where families are reflected and supported in policy.
The image reads 'call 3: put parents' and carers' views and experiences at the heart of policy development and implementation. There is an image of the Parenting Across Scotland Manifesto at the bottom right hand corner.
Our third manifesto call is putting parents' and carers' views and experiences at the heart of decision making. Their voices must be valued to truly understand the constraints families experience and what can help, acknowledging differing experiences across demographics and communities.
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.
Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
This #TrusteesWeek, we want to say a massive thank you to all our trustees who dedicate their time to helping us achieve PAS' vision. They are an invaluable source of guidance, expertise and support to us!
By ensuring parents and carers are more confident of their children's rights, we will see more families being able to seek remedy and redress if there are infringements, thereby encouraging services to take action to address them.
We call on parties to commit to raising the profile of the UNCRC amongst parents and carers, through awareness campaigns and support during transitions.
Particular attention should be on those less likely to access traditional information sources like Parent Club.
The text reads 'Children's rights' alongside a father holding up his small son.
Following UNCRC incorporation into Scots Law, it is important to ensure parents and carers know how to advocate for children if their rights are not met.
The text reads 'call 2: Ensure that parents and carers are confident champions of their children's rights by increasing their understanding of the UNCRC'. There is a small image of Parenting across Scotland's manifesto in the bottom right hand corner.
Our second manifesto call is to ensure parents and carers are confident champions of their children's rights by increasing their understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
As a first step we propose increasing the SCP to £40 per child per week in 2026, with a further uplift to £55 by the end of the next parliamentary term. This action is necessary if the Scottish Government is to meet the 2030 child poverty targets (which are currently not on target to be met).
The image reads 'call 1: increase the scottish child payment to £55 to reduce child poverty'
Our first manifesto call is for the Scottish Child Payment (SCP) to be increased to £55 by 2030 to reduce child poverty.
Evidence shows us that increasing the SCP is the most effective way to meet the 2030 targets. As members of the End Child Poverty Coalition, we jointly call for this increase.