East Lothian Champions Board

A forum creating the space for those with care experience to meet with key decision makers to influence the design &delivery of services for children & families

[The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot]

The Independent Care Review recognised the need to listen to the voices of those with learning disabilities. @thepromisescot is proud to publish a blog by a member of the Independent Care Review Stigma Group, Leeanne Clark on #ScotLDWeek23 #LeadToChange

https://t.co/Ywdy4aK7NV

[Volunteer Centre East Lothian @VolunteerEL]

** VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE DAY**
East Lothian Foodbank in Tranent are looking for individuals who have access to their own car who could help delivering food parcels to those in need in East Lothian.
https://t.co/VB3OKxuBwu

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

The #KeepThePromise Fund Round 2 Criteria document and Challenge Briefs are now available to read on our website 🔎

Read here for more info: https://t.co/iWbktVZ3Ew

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

The Keep the Promise Fund Round 2 will open for applications in May 2023 for organisations working to #KeepThePromise

@ThePromiseScot are running 3x design sessions for those interested in applying to think about how they respond to the Promise Partnership Challenge Briefs.

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[Young Scot @YoungScot]

Do you know young people looking for a volunteering opportunity? 🙋

We're looking for young people to help shape the future of @ScottishCanals Scotland’s canal network, with a focus on the development of active travel for young people & sustainable change
https://t.co/CKW5JSfsQP

[Recharge @rechargetranent]

Only a week left to enter the youth vision photography competition

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Launch a new career this summer. Baillie Gifford, an investment management firm, are keen to hear from Care Experienced people of all ages for their modern apprenticeship scheme for roles in its Edinburgh office.

Find out more here - https://t.co/bX776LKMvN

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Fund provides £400 for bills for households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier e.g. some park home & self-funded care home residents. Make sure you apply before 31st May 2023. Find out more https://t.co/YbhKx9XfBr

[Youth Scotland @YouthScotland]

Do you know a young person looking to gain meaningful, real-world STEM experience? @in2scienceUK offers a free summer programme for young people in & near Edinburgh/Glasgow with opportunities for work placements, competitions & workshops! Apply by 16/04: https://t.co/qsiSJTz12f

[The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot]

It's #SiblingsDay, and across Scotland local areas are working to uphold the rights and needs of brothers and sisters.

Thomas Carlton has written a blog on what has gone before— and on keeping a focus on sibling rights as Scotland works to #Keepthepromise https://t.co/GlmbncsesN

[Young Scot @YoungScot]

📽️ Do you know any aspiring young filmmakers?

@CinemadaMare is definitely an experience for them this summer!

🪪 Young people can apply using their @YoungScot National Entitlement Card
🗓️ Deadline: 15 April

More info 👇
https://t.co/ouWNVLv4Bk

#EYCA

[Care Inspectorate @CareInspect]

#SNAP2 – Scotland’s second national human rights action plan:

•54 actions.
•1 vision.
•3 aims.
•8 human rights principles.
•8 priorities.
•14 medium and long term outcomes.

🔗https://t.co/ObG9Kb73oi

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

Learn while you earn! An exciting job opportunity for a Modern Apprentice to join the Employment & Reward Team within HR. As part of our Support for Employability to promote youth opportunities this post is open to those aged 16 – 19 living in East Lothian
https://t.co/5BI4T5YHXz

[Youth Scotland @YouthScotland]

Do you know a young person looking to gain meaningful, real-world STEM experience? @in2scienceUK offers a free summer programme for young people in & near Edinburgh/Glasgow with opportunities for work placements, competitions & workshops! Apply by 16/04: https://t.co/qsiSJTz12f

[Volunteer Centre East Lothian @VolunteerEL]

Nominations for the Inspiring Volunteer Awards have been extended to Sunday 9th April 23.
https://t.co/4zd3xcZigC
#IVAEastLothian #VolunteersWeekScot

[East Lothian Council’s Connected Communities @ConnectedComEL]

Booking is open for ELPA’s spring play training! Free, fun, friendly and open to anyone working with children and young people. Saturday 13th May
9am - 1pm Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre More info and booking here https://t.co/lcbAqYCOus...
#LoosePartsPlayEU

[Dundee Champs @DundeeChamps]

🏗️🤔 Why is Scaffolding important? 🤔🏗️

All children & young people need support. Sometimes the situations they're in make getting this support difficult - that's when scaffolding comes in! 🙌
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[Each and Every Child @eacheverychild]

🎉Here's a beautiful quote from our second podcast with @Oisin_King_ & @Jimmypaul90, speaking on why framing is important when telling your story, and how it can help create positive changes around the narrative of care.

Listen here: https://t.co/MD6VmPkNJR

[The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot]

Important messages from @fultonsnp about the need for support from elected representatives from all political parties to #KeepThePromise. This includes prioritising early and preventative support for families and children to keep them together.

https://t.co/VypCsnXcui

[Each and Every Child @eacheverychild]

✨Tune in to our newest podcast with @Oisin_King_ & @Jimmypaul90 where we discuss what it feels like using the framing recommendations, the challenges of framing & how it has impacted the way we share our stories ✨

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/MD6VmPkfUj