Two years of the UNCRC Act: our letter to the incoming Prime Minister

Date: 16th July 2026
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Today marks two years since the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act came into force. To mark the anniversary, we have written to Andy Burnham, as incoming Prime Minister, asking him to close the gap that stops the UNCRC Act reaching much of the law affecting children and young people's lives.

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Social media bans for under 16s in Scotland, the UK and Europe

Date: 10th July 2026
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Across Europe and the UK, governments are increasingly considering blanket social‑media bans for under‑16s, with the UK Government announcing a blanket ban to be put into place soon. Children’s rights organisations have warned these measures could offer false reassurance and fail to address the real causes of online harm.

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Scottish Government issues updated guidance on mobile phones in schools

Date: 10th July 2026
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The guidance, published last week, encourages schools to operate phone–free classrooms.

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Child Power: growing children’s activism to end child poverty

Date: 10th July 2026
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Children’s Parliament has launched Child Power, a programme designed to grow children’s activism and strengthen their role in ending child poverty across Scotland. Working with children aged 7–14, the initiative helps them explore their rights, understand the realities of poverty, and develop the confidence and skills to influence the adults and systems around them.

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Children in Dundee lead the way on Vaping awareness

Date: 10th July 2026
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Across two days in March, three children from Children’s Parliament’s organised and led an event on the issue of vaping.

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Young Rights Champions podcast

Date: 10th July 2026
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The Young Rights Champions Podcast, hosted by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) as part of The Right Way project, launched on Friday, 12 June.

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LGBT Youth Scotland: Pride and Places research report

Date: 10th July 2026
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A new report by LGBT Youth Scotland and Rock Trust explores LGBTQ+ young people’s understanding of their housing rights and lived experiences of homelessness.

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Early years policy development in Scotland since devolution

Date: 10th July 2026
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The NSPCC has published a report marking over 25 years of early‑years research and practice, drawing together evidence on what helps babies and young children thrive.

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Guidance for the emotional health and wellbeing of babies and young children

Date: 10th July 2026
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The British Psychological Society (BPS) has published comprehensive new guidance on supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of babies and young children, covering the period from pregnancy to age five.

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Learning to make theatre for babies

Date: 10th July 2026
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Starcatchers has published a blog by artist Niloo-Far Khan, reflecting on her creative process and her journey of making art for younger audiences.

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