{"id":418,"date":"2025-10-27T12:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/?page_id=418"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:15:03","slug":"autumn-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/https-blogs-glowscotland-org-uk-glowblogs-inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/news\/autumn-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Autumn 2025 News \ud83c\udf42<\/h1>\n<p><em>Please note we have moved to a quarterly newsletter.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Professional Learning and Events<\/h1>\n<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cycj.org.uk\/e-learning\/\">Children and Young People\u2019s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) New E-Learning Module <\/a><\/big><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-194 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04155632\/CYCJ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04155632\/CYCJ.png 370w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/11\/04155632\/CYCJ-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>These interactive eLearning modules take approximately 4 hours to complete and are designed <strong>for professionals in the workforce<\/strong> responding to the behaviour of <strong>children and young people, that could be causing harm to others and bringing them into conflict with the law.\u00a0 <\/strong>Please note these modules have a small cost.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more and enrol here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cycj.org.uk\/e-learning\/\">E-Learning &#8211; Children and Young People&#8217;s Centre for Justice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/professional-learning\/leading-professional-learning\/inclusion-wellbeing-and-equalities-framework\/informed-level\/\"><big>New <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXP44097078\">Hate Crime and Prejudice-based Behaviours Professional Learning<\/span><\/big><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-64 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/08\/27175327\/iwe-pl-logo-1.png\" alt=\"This image represents the Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Professional Learning Framework set within the national legislative and policy framework. It is a rectangular image split into four sections to represent the professional learning framework themes. These are Rights and Equalities , Relationships, Wellbeing and Care and Inclusion. Each theme has a logo. There is a central circle with 7 stylised icons representing gender neutral children, young people and adult. One icon represents wheelchair users. Surrounding the four factors are the Wellbeing Indicators, the Four Capacities and totality of the curriculum to highlight the interconnectivity and interdependence.\" width=\"229\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/08\/27175327\/iwe-pl-logo-1.png 671w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2024\/08\/27175327\/iwe-pl-logo-1-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/>Two new professional learning resources designed to help educators and partners better understand and respond to hate crime and prejudice based behaviours. Understanding and responding to hate crime and prejudice based behaviours is crucial for creating a fair, safe, supportive, and healthy environments for all children and young people.<\/p>\n<p>These resources have been developed in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthlink.scot\/\">YouthLink Scotland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.respectme.org.uk\/\">respect<em>me<\/em> (Scotland\u2019s anti-bullying service)<\/a>, the Scottish Government\u2019s Hate Crime Strategic Partnership Group, and Education Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Access the informed level resource here: <a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/professional-learning\/leading-professional-learning\/inclusion-wellbeing-and-equalities-framework\/informed-level\/\">Informed level | Inclusion, wellbeing and equalities framework | Leading professional learning | Professional Learning | Education Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Access the skilled level resource here: <a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/professional-learning\/leading-professional-learning\/inclusion-wellbeing-and-equalities-framework\/skilled-level\/\">Skilled level | Inclusion, wellbeing and equalities framework | Leading professional learning | Professional Learning | Education Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/young-carer-grant-stakeholder-event-eligibility-extension-tickets-1720603143319?aff=oddtdtcreator\"><big>Young Carer Grant Stakeholder Events\u00a0<\/big><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4th November @ 11:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12th November @ 2:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Social Security Scotland are hosting online events to share information on the financial support available for young unpaid carers in Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>The events are free and you can find out more here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/young-carer-grant-stakeholder-event-eligibility-extension-tickets-1720603143319?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Young Carer Grant Stakeholder Event \u2013 Eligibility Extension Tickets, Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/young-carer-grant-stakeholder-event-eligibility-extension-tickets-1720688548769?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Young Carer Grant Stakeholder Event \u2013 Eligibility Extension Tickets, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindroom.org\/\">Mindroom Rights and Participation Groups<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n<div class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-429 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27120326\/mindroom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"91\" \/>Group opportunities that might be of interest to some of the neurodivergent young people. Groups include:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Teens group &#8211; YP aged 12 to 14 (in-person)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Connect group &#8211; YP aged 13 to 16 (online)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Young group &#8211; YP aged 14 to 18 (in-person)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ewa-rteLine\">Neuropoint group &#8211; YP aged 16 to 25 (online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out more or join a group please contact: Sima Carrasco, sima@mindroom.org<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Autumn Updates and Resources<\/h1>\n<p><big><strong>Education Scotland is changing<\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-423 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27114338\/Graeme-Logan.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>We are delighted to welcome Graeme Logan as Education Scotland\u2019s Interim Chief Executive. Graeme is leading Education Scotland through its transition to a curriculum focused organisation, centring on design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Graeme said: \u201cI am honoured to be appointed to the role of Interim Chief Executive of Education Scotland. My vision is that this clearer focus for the agency will enable us to continue working on the curriculum improvement cycle, and produce high quality curriculum resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am keen to engage with colleagues, stakeholders and partners on what this new curriculum focus can achieve and how it can improve support for teachers and other practitioners, and improve learning outcomes. I am also keen to continue with the reform of the agency at pace, and move in to our new ways of working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.natcen.ac.uk\/mrIWeb\/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=P20300YOUTHVIOLENCE\">Youth Voices Survey<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n<p>No Knives, Better Lives (NKBL) are conducting the <em>Youth Voices Survey<\/em>\u00a0on behalf\u00a0of\u00a0the Scottish Government to better understand young people\u2019s perceptions\u00a0of\u00a0violence and their ideas on how to prevent it. We want to capture as many and as diverse a range of experiences and views from young people and are framing this as a rights-based enquiry.<\/p>\n<p>With violence and antisocial behaviour continuing to impact communities, it\u2019s time for a meaningful, nationwide check-in with young people themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The survey is open to <strong>all young people aged 11\u201325 years<\/strong>\u00a0and is available until <strong>14th November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Access the survey here: <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.natcen.ac.uk\/mrIWeb\/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=P20300YOUTHVIOLENCE\">LandingPage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tie.scot\/news\/trans-guidance\/\"><big>Update on Revisions to the \u2018Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools&#8217; Guidance<\/big><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-436 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27121433\/TIE.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"77\" \/>TIE have developed a summary of the recent revisions to Scottish Government\u2019s Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools guidance. It\u2019s a clear summary that helps counter some of the misinformation being reported: <a href=\"https:\/\/tie.scot\/news\/trans-guidance\/\">Update on revisions to the &#8216;Supporting Transgender Pupils In Schools\u2028&#8217; guidance &#8211; Time for Inclusive Education<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Scottish Government revised non-statutory guidance on supporting transgender pupils was published on 29 September 2025,\u00a0and is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/supporting-transgender-pupils-schools-guidance-education-authorities-schools-revised\/\">available in full here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/addressing-racism-racist-incidents-schools\/\"><strong>New I<\/strong><strong>nterim<\/strong><strong> Guidance on Addressing Racism and Racist Incidents in Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/big><\/p>\n<p>The guidance has been developed by the <strong>Scottish Government<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Racism and Racist Incidents Subgroup<\/strong> of the <strong>Anti-Racism in Education Programme <\/strong>as part of the forthcoming whole-school approach to addressing racism and racist incidents.<\/p>\n<p>This guidance aims to support schools in <strong>developing clear, consistent approaches<\/strong> to <strong>responding to, recording, and monitoring<\/strong> racist incidents experienced or displayed by children and young people.<\/p>\n<p>Access the guidance here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/addressing-racism-racist-incidents-schools\/\">Schools &#8211; addressing racism and racist incidents: guidance &#8211; gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><big><a href=\"https:\/\/eachandeverychild.co.uk\/\">Each and Every Child Framing Report Writing Guidance<\/a><\/big><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-431 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/uploads\/sites\/10659\/2025\/10\/27120621\/each-and-every.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"115\" \/>New guidance and excellent videos produced by the <strong>Voices of Experience Reference Group and <\/strong>Each and Every Child&#8217;s robust <strong>framing research<\/strong> and <strong>framing toolkit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/eachandeverychild.co.uk\/\">Home &#8211; Each &amp; Every Child<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn 2025 News \ud83c\udf42 Please note we have moved to a quarterly newsletter.\u00a0 Professional Learning and Events Children and Young People\u2019s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) New E-Learning Module These interactive eLearning modules take approximately 4 hours to complete and are designed for professionals in the workforce responding to the behaviour of children and young people, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71166,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-418","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/71166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=418"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":438,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418\/revisions\/438"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/inclusionwellbeingandequalities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}