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Manifesto for Babies in Scotland

This week, Starcatchers alongside Parent Infant Foundation, Homestart, Mental Health Foundation, NSPCC, Save the Children and Parenting Across Scotland working to support the rights and wellbeing of babies have launched our ‘Manifesto for babies in Scotland’.

3 February 2026

Starcatchers brings Narnia-inspired festive magic to the Wester Hailes community

Starcatchers and local partners spread festive cheer across Wester Hailes this December with a series of Narnia-themed events for local families with young children.

15 December 2025

Laaaunch! gets ready to blast off for Starcatchers’ second national tour of 2025

Starcatchers Announces Second National Tour of 2025: Laaaunch! by Dirliebane Theatre Company. Laaaunch! is a unique, non-verbal performance that invites babies to explore a comfortable, interactive set filled with musical beats, comedy, and sensory delights.

3 September 2025

Starcatchers’ Float reached 318 babies in the first-ever durational work for babies in Scotland

Starcatchers embarked on a national tour of Float, a groundbreaking durational performance for babies in Scotland, created by Kerry Cleland and Company.

3 September 2025

Month of the Military Child: The Voices of forces children in Wee People, Big Feelings, Helensburgh

How do we protect children’s rights when they come up against matters of national security? This Month of the Military Child, read Starcatchers' latest blog by newly-appointed Co-Chief Executive, Heather Armstrong.

24 April 2025

Starcatchers’ Chief Executive announces decision to step down after almost 20 years

Rhona Matheson announces her decision to step down from her role as Starcatchers' Chief Executive after leading the organisation since its days as a pilot project in 2006.

27 March 2025

Starcatchers presents national conference on babies’ rights

Starcatchers announces the full programme for The Right Start, a national conference taking place in March with a focus on babies, their rights, voice and the arts in partnership with Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) and Children in Scotland.

12 February 2025

Starcatchers receives Creative Scotland’s Multi-year funding

“We are relieved and happy to be included in this portfolio, allowing us to be able to continue delivering our work and planning our future. This funding is vital to ensure our work continues to support Scotland’s youngest children to realise their rights through access to arts."

12 February 2025

Festive Glimmers: a guide to creative festive fun for families

In this blog, Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstrong, reflects on the challenges the festive period can bring to families and shares Starcatchers’ Wee People, Big Feelings Helensburgh festive resource, a guide to support families during this time using creative ideas.

19 December 2024

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