Can't, Not Won't
‘Can’t’ not ‘won’t’ - is there a choice? Or is there a barrier? For many young people, it’s not a case of ‘won’t’, but of ‘can’t’; life has limited their ability to make progress. The conference will examine what these barriers are, how they came to be – and what we can do to help them pass these obstacles.

Status Quo or Status No: Rethinking Mental Health in Education
We are in the midst of a mental health crisis, and status quo is not good enough for Scotland’s young people. Led by Billy Burke (Head of Service at SAMH), this event will explore and discuss what needs to change and how can the education system help. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Thursday, 13 March, 4pm to 5pm. Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Billy Burke
Scottish Action for Mental Health
Head of Service

Young Carers: Give me a Break
This event will give an oversite of who young carers are and the challenges they may face. You will also hear about some of the National work, legislation and support available for young carers and their families. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Tuesday, 18 March, 11am to 12pm. Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Lorna Gibson
Carers Trust Scotland
Young Carer Network Coordinator

Balancing Screen Time
Understanding children’s and young peoples relationship with digital is key to finding common ground when it comes to managing screen time. In this session, we’ll explore the digital landscape, what ‘screen time’ actually means and what balanced screen time looks like along with tools to support children and young people’s wellbeing when it comes to screens. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Wednesday, 26 March, 10am to 11am Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Sheena Peckham
Internet Matters
Content Lead

It Takes all Kind of Minds: Neurodiversity Workshop
Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom Centre, leads this virtual workshop which explores how you can begin to take a more holistic, strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on how their practice can promote inclusion and acceptance. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Thursday, 20 March, 2pm to 3pm Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Nelly Whaley
Salvesen Mindroom Centre
Training Manage

Recovering from Violence
James Docherty, Project Manager at Scottish Violence Reduction Unit leads on assessment, formulation and interventions that contribute to all (SVRU) activity using a public health approach to reduce violence. He will give professional insight and experience in what it takes to overcome adversity. The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Thursday, 13 March, 10am to 11am. Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
James Docherty
Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Project Manager

Flipping the Script
SCCR's Aimee McDonald and Katie Walker lead a session designed to equip both parents and professionals with the tools to foster positive interactions, manage challenging behaviours, and create an environment of growth and understanding.We will explore: micro-choices, shifting perspectives, specific conflict resolution strategies, and interpersonal methods for shifting perspectives to promote engagement.The event will be followed by a Q&A.
Tuesday, 25 March, 2pm to 3pm. Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Katie Walker/Aimee McDonald
Cyrenians SCCR/Cyrenians SCCR
Learning Facilitator/Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead

Supporting Children with Language Difficulties
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is common but is often unidentified. So what is DLD and how is it recognised? What are the potential impacts (on wellbeing, academic achievement and relationships) and how can we support language and communication in all environments? Fiona Petrie, Speech and Language Therapist at NHS Lothian leads the session.
Thursday, 25 March, 10am to 11am. Click here to reserve a FREE place here for this online event.
Fiona Petrie
NHS Lothian
Speech and Language Therapist

Upcoming events
IN HOUSE - Kinship Care - session for kinship carers
26 February 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00
SCCR CONFERENCE 2025 - Recovering from Violence
13 March 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00
SCCR CONFERENCE 2025 - Status Quo or Status No: Rethinking MH in Education
13 March 2025 | 16:00 - 17:00
SCCR CONFERENCE 2025 - Young Carers: Give me a Break
18 March 2025 | 11:00 - 12:00
SCCR CONFERENCE 2025 - Supporting Children with Language Difficulties
20 March 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00
SCCR CONFERENCE 2025 - It Takes all Kind of Minds (Neurodiversity Workshop)
20 March 2025 | 14:00 - 15:00