Children in Scotland (Clann an Alba) is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families. Established in 1983 as the Scottish Child and Family Alliance, it now has over 400 member organisations. It is a registered charity, based in Edinburgh. Dame Denise Coia served as convener from 2017 to 2019. It works in partnership with sister organisations National Children’s Bureau (in England), and to form the 4 Nations Child Policy Network.