🗣️ Last week, over 100 young people from Stirling Council's secondary schools attended Speak Up Stirling's #Stirling900 Youth Voices event at @Tolbooth
The most pressing issues facing young people today were discussed in a series of talks from some compelling speakers followed by further discussions with youth organisations.
On World Social Work Day, COSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan, has extended his thanks and appreciation for all social workers in all fields of work, who provide skilled and sensitive support to every generation 👇
New: @TesScotland speaks to @ADEScotland president @laurencefindlay
He makes the case for places on teacher education courses to be allocated "where the need is"; for teacher induction to be reviewed, and for rural schools legislation to be "modernised"
https://t.co/SwsClGpJLN
Following the Scottish Government's announcement on additional funding for National Insurance, COSLA commented today on the extremely difficult financial position still facing councils.
Comment from our Resources Spokesperson, Cllr Katie Hagmann: https://t.co/KUURs7YkYW
@COSLA & @scotgov have written to the UK Government voicing concerns about an increase to Employers' National Insurance. The letter is supported by 48 organisations across the public and charity sector.
Full quote from COSLA President @MorayShona: https://t.co/TFm4sWDB9w
COSLA has welcomed the publication of Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels for 2024
Read the full quote from COSLA's Children & Young People Spokesperson Cllr Tony Buchanan ➡️https://t.co/hikGQSgXjC @antbuc1
COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison has tonight responded to the Scottish Budget, as COSLA publishes its Budget Reality analysis document 👇
https://t.co/xfiY9cOjTX
In case you missed it yesterday - COSLA have released a new briefing on why decisions on council tax must remain local.
Find out more: https://t.co/sBvDzeOPhH
#InvestLocally
COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson @CllrChalmersSNP joined @planetyouthscot's ‘Prevention in Practice’ Panel yesterday, highlighting challenges our communities face & the crucial role of prevention in achieving best outcomes for our children, young people & their families.
COSLA has shared a briefing ahead of a debate taking place in @ScotParl later today. It sets out COSLA’s ask that MSPs recognise additional costs to Councils of additional employers’ national insurance contributions.
Read it here: https://t.co/QCbu86lh0t
COSLA have launched a new budget campaign: Invest Locally In Scotland's Future.
The campaign asks Scottish Government to help councils tackle issues locally with fair and flexible funding.
Find out more: https://t.co/NWBmDxjG9m
#InvestLocally#FundLocallyBenefitNationally
@COSLA and @scotgov have published a joint progress report and action plan setting out some of the important steps being taken to better support young people with additional support needs, and the people who support and care for them.
Read more: https://t.co/PRmlwDVMnW
.@ScotGov and @COSLA have published a joint progress report and action plan setting out how we are delivering on our pledges to children and young people with additional support needs.
40 actions have been completed since 2020 with work continuing.
More➡️https://t.co/88hVGcQ9LU
COSLA's Children & Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan, addressed the @YouthLinkScot Conference, highlighting the vital role youth work plays in prevention, and providing the best possible support for children and young people. #YLSconf24
@COSLA received a warm welcome from @EastAyrshire Council and the Netherthird community at a visit yesterday. COSLA President @MorayShona opened the new 'SL66' Employability Hub & the COSLA team visited Netherthird Primary School, Early Learning Team and community gardens.
COSLA's email bulletin for Elected Members has been published! In the latest issue:
🟣Info about next week's Elected Member Seminar
🟣Latest updates from COSLA & Local Gov
🟣Global meeting of Local Governments at The Hague
...& much more!
🔗https://t.co/b3VjXx5yfY
Local government is committed to tackling child poverty, but there's still more work to do.
🗞️Read our Targets to Action document: https://t.co/zpKWb6aexf
Hear from our Spokesperson, Councillor Tony Buchanan (@antbuc1)⬇️#ChallengePovertyWeek