East Lothian Council Children's Services

Sharing the work of East Lothian Children’s Services, amplifying care experienced children and young people’s voices, working with partners to #KeepThePromise

[East Lothian Works @EL_Works]

East Lothian Works in partnership with Edinburgh College are delighted to offer our popular Early Learning and Childcare Course starting in August 2025.

[East Lothian Works @EL_Works]

Exiting New Opportunity! 📢

VERG Scotland in partnership with East Lothian Works are offering PAT Testing Training. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive training and employability support.

Please see flyer for details on how to apply.

[East Lothian Works @EL_Works]

Exciting new opportunity!📢

VERG Scotland in partnership with East Lothian Works are offering Pathways to Forestry. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in Forestry.

Please see flyer for details on how to apply.

[National Leadership Network @ypceleadership]

#projectfunding

[Staf @StafScot]

NEW Foundations of Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based Practice Course - now live!

A free short introductory course in partnership with @OpenUniversity to help you understand trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.

https://t.co/NuHqTsnaVL

@OUScotland
@OUFreeLearning

[National Leadership Network @ypceleadership]

Being a project with lived experience at it's heart we wanted to reshare a great podcast we did with our friends @ResilienceLear1, Our Hearings, Our Voice, and @JacquiDunbar. The whole series is well worth checking out. The link is below: https://t.co/FTKjQKJKX1

[Staf @StafScot]

Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh from the University of Edinburgh shares valuable insights into friendship and care experience, as part of our newest project - Transforming Friendship Focused Support. Practitioners can also take part in our research survey here:
https://t.co/ncWqG56YXt

[Dean & Cauvin Young People's Trust @DeanandCauvin]

..with lived experience, particularly from @ELChildServices.

It is perfect for anyone passionate about building relationships and connections to support children, young people, and adults with experience of care.

Learn more about the course:
🔗https://t.co/REM3fRidg9

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[Columba 1400 @Columba1400]

Huge thanks to the brilliant @StafScot for launching their free trauma-informed, relationship-based practice training developed with @OpenUniversity and care-experienced people. 💙

This will strengthen our approach across all Columba 1400 leadership programmes.

[East Lothian Council Children's Services @ELChildServices]

For everyone who works with children & YP, a free online course from @StafScot & @OpenUniversity. Dive into Foundations of Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based Practice here: https://t.co/rmeBlsUxOf. Developed in partnership with lived experience,@StafScot,@ELChildServices &@NES

[East Lothian Works @EL_Works]

Employer Recruitment Incentive 2025/26 is now live!

Employers can apply for up to £6000 for newly created jobs to employ someone who meets the eligibility criteria.

For more information or to request an application form, please email [email protected].

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

Kinship carers play a vital role caring for children who are unable to live with their parents. Join us in celebrating them this #KinshipCareWeek https://t.co/7Tu8OpVz0B

[East Lothian Council Children's Services @ELChildServices]

Our foster carers do an AMAZING job. If you've considered fostering, come along to our next informal drop-in session:

1pm-3.30pm
27 March
John Muir House, Haddington

Meet the team and find out more about fostering with us.

Can't make it? Phone us on 01620 827 643

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

Interest in joining us as a foster carer is rising but we still need more people to care for teenagers and children seeking asylum.

Find out about fostering with us, support available and how our increased fees recognise the important role carers play: https://t.co/zT2J0eYAas

[Carers Trust @CarersTrust]

It's #YoungCarersActionDay! Today’s all about helping young carers get the support they need & deserve

This year's theme is: Give Me A Break. Young carers give so much to support their loved ones. It's time they got a break

Find out more & get involved: https://t.co/6ZUMm1utkE

[East Lothian Works @EL_Works]

Support Services for Neurodiverse Children, Young People and their Families

To find out more about the services available in East Lothian, please click on the link below:

https://t.co/atiFzzv6af

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

In collaboration with @HeriotWattUni and other partners, we have produced British Sign Language videos which provide accessible information about domestic abuse to the deaf communities.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/gKJwwcZezO

#16DaysOfActivism

[East Lothian Council - news and information @ELCouncil]

The Port Seton Centre is hosting a drop-in this Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm to provide information and support in the local community. Get advice from organisations such as Citizens Advice, Sure Start and Social Security Scotland.

More: https://t.co/62md6e5xKi

@ConnectedComEL

[East Lothian Council Children's Services @ELChildServices]

What a great Growing and Changing event today at Port Seton Community Centre. A dancing elf, brilliant crafts, and lots of youth voice! #UNCRC #YouthVoiceMatters
#LivedExperiencedChangeMakers

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Are you Care Experienced, aged between 16-26 and living in or around Edinburgh?

Then join us this Saturday for the Scottish Government Consultation Roadshows: How can we change care?!

This is your chance to share your thoughts on what can be done to improve Scotland’s care system.

📅 When: November 16, 2024
📍 Where: 1 Anderson House, EH6 5NP
✍️Sign up here - https://t.co/8xEeVX9ZQL

[East Lothian Council Children's Services @ELChildServices]

Come along to the Working For Change Collective, Conversation Cafe, to discuss issues that matter to you. It's a place where your voice and your ideas can create positive change. 🗣️✨
Today (9th of October)🕐 1 PM - 3 PM
📍 Lighthouse Cafe, Prestonpans
#CPW24