Young Person Fringe Event
This special fringe event, generously sponsored by Anderson Education, will run in parallel with the main conference to ensure that children and young people from Armed Forces families are given a dedicated, safe, and empowering space. The event is designed not only to support their personal development but also to provide meaningful opportunities for participation in shaping the services, support, and policies that affect their lives. By creating this platform, their voices will be heard, valued, and woven into the wider conversations of the conference.
The event is being co-ordinated by Forces Children Scotland and will showcase the experiences, creativity, and insights of young people from Firrhill High School, Fettes College and those involved in the innovative Ruby Boots project. In addition, Starcatchers will represent and amplify perspectives from the Early Years sector, ensuring that the experiences of younger Service children are also brought to the forefront.
Together, these contributions will highlight the diversity of voices within the Service community and underline the importance of listening to, and learning from, children and young people at every stage of their journey.
Please find details of the event below:
Welcome & Orientation
Workshop One: My Development, My Voice
Lunch
In conversation with Armed Forces children and young people
Workshop Two: Forces Children Scotland’s workshop on the Forces Children’s Rights Charter
Close & Reflection
