Sally has 20 years of experience in the voluntary sector building services that uphold the rights of children and young people with additional support needs and their families. She joins Inspiring Scotland after 15 years at Children in Scotland where she managed its national additional support for learning services and used their evidence to campaign for change and improvement. Sally brings a breadth of knowledge of policy related to disability and children’s services and of working alongside partners to support policy and practice development.
Sally is passionate about supporting the communication needs of individuals having started her career as a member of the care staff team at a deaf school and going on to study Deaf culture.
Sally is also a trustee for Flexible Childcare Services Scotland and Chair of her local Scout Group.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
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