We are CELCIS

CELCIS is a leading improvement and innovation centre in Scotland.

We improve children's lives by supporting people and organisations to drive long-lasting change in the services they need, and the practices used by people responsible for their care.

The home for Protecting Children

Find out more about child protection policy and practice in Scotland.

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Childline sees surge in calls over coronavirus

https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/childline-sees-surge-in-calls-over-coronavirus

March 30th

Coronavirus: Schools told to review child protection policies

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/coronavirus-schools-told-to-review-child-protection-policies/

March 30th

Coronavirus: How to support vulnerable pupils at school

https://www.tes.com/news/coronavirus-how-support-vulnerable-pupils-school

March 29th

Privatising children's homes is 'playing into the hands of abusers'

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/28/privatising-childrens-homes-is-playing-into-the-hands-of-abusers

March 28th

Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52067507

March 27th

Coronavirus in Scotland: Pandemic will not get in the way of child abuse inquiry

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18339085.coronavirus-scotland-pandemic-will-not-get-way-child-abuse-inquiry/

March 27th

Video games can help stop kids feeling lonely while stuck at home

https://www.teiss.co.uk/video-games-can-help-stop-kids-feeling-lonely-while-stuck-at-home/

March 26th

Improving Lives: Helping Workless Families indicators and evidence base

https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/217-resources/44474-improving-lives-helping-workless-families-indicators-and-evidence-base

March 26th

‘Shameful’: Children set to miss out on free school meals amid closures, school leaders warn

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/free-school-meals-coronavirus-closures-headteachers-bristol-peter-overton-a9426231.html

March 25th

Paisley school praised for work helping pupils in poverty

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/inspectors-praise-paisley-school-work-21753958

March 25th

News

New leadership to drive international and local efforts to do our best for children

01 April 2020

Children's Social Work Statistics for Scotland 2018-2019

31 March 2020

UK Department for Education publishes outcomes for children looked after by local authorities

26 March 2020

Resources

Covid-19 Coronavirus Information Point for Children's Care and Protection

Key COVID-19 coronavirus-related information, official guidance and advice for supporting the care and protection of children and young people in Scotland.

Inform Briefing - Access to Care Records

We have produced a briefing for corporate parents about the rights of care experienced people to access their records, the importancce of records to understanding their family and identity, and the…

Beyond the Headlines: Homelessness and care experience

This is the second in a series of our Beyond the Headlines briefings aiming to provide further information and analysis on some commonly reported statistics relating to children and young people in…

Training and events

We support ongoing learning and the exchange of knowledge and good practice through a wide range of training packages, and an excellent programme of seminars, conferences and events.

Monday 6 April

Caring for Vulnerable Children - Free online course

Book our free online course to explore the approaches involved in caring for vulnerable children.

Thursday 14 May

CELCIS Education Conference 2020

Transitions in education and navigating change for care experienced learners

COVID-19 Information

Protecting children during COVID-19

The Independent Care Review

Caring for Vulnerable Children

New edition of the Journal

CELCIS Strategy 2019 - 2024

Are you worried about a child?

Child sexual exploitation

Who is a looked after child?