Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Children in armed forces families

In celebration of Month of the Military Child, Together has published a blog celebrating the strengths and contributions of forces children in their communities.  

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Education, including vocational education, Inclusive education, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The report titled, ‘This is our lives, it matters a lot” by the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) emphasises the necessity of embedding children’s rights within Scotland’s education system. Drawing on the perspectives of children and young people, the report identifies systemic shortcomings and proposes actionable recommendations to ensure education aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).  

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting, Care Experienced children

The Scottish Government has released the latest data on child protection in Scotland for 2023-24. The report provides data on children who were subject to child protection processes.  

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

On 24th March, Scottish Government launched its Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-30, alongside an announcement of £25 million for play park renewals over the coming year. 

Date: 30th April 2025
Category:

This is the first edition of the Scottish Government’s Human Rights newsletter which provides updates on topics such as the Delivery Plan, the creation of the Oversight Board and new Working Groups, as well as information about the recent ICESCR Interactive Dialogue attended by colleagues in the Division. 

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Violence against children

The guidance which applies to decisions made in courts in Wales and England was developed with the Family Justice Young People’s Board, as individuals shared their personal experiences of proceedings and their thoughts on communication from judges. 

Date: 30th April 2025
Category:

The Youth Select Committee published a report into the links between youth violence and social media. Led by 12 young members aged between 14 and 19 and supported by the House of Commons, the inquiry heard evidence in December 2024 and received 14 written submissions.  

Date: 28th March 2025
Category:

An exciting secondment opportunity is coming up at Together! We are seeking a Legal and Policy Manager to provide sabbatical cover for six months (May to October 2025), on a part-time basis.

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Northern Ireland-specific monitoring and reporting, Policy and strategy

The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Chris Quinn, has voiced disappointment over the lack of focus on children’s needs in the newly published Programme for Government 2024-27.

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Equal protection from assault

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised corporal punishment of children as a major public health concern. At the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board, Kenya led the shared statement calling for an end to corporal punishment, with support from 11 other countries, including Romania, Sierra Leone, Brazil, and Spain.

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Child poverty, Policy and strategy

Closing date: 28th March 2025

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms

Closing date: 17th April 2025

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Closing date: 27th April 2025

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: General measures of implementation, Awareness-raising, Training

The Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework is now available online. The Framework was developed for the Scottish public authority workforce, including those undertaking public functions, however, it can be used to support all workers in Scotland with responsibilities for upholding children’s rights.

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Inclusive education

This joint briefing with the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission explains how the Scottish Government and councils are addressing the demand for additional support for learning (ASL).

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Budgeting, Respect for the views of the child

Falkirk councillors scrapped plans to cut back on early learning and childcare services due to a lack of consultation with children, young people and families.

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Homelessness

A new report has exposed the harrowing conditions faced by children living in temporary homeless accommodation across the country and reveals that children are being harmed by a housing system that is meant to protect them.

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Child justice system, Detention

A new inspection of police custody facilities in Glasgow has raised concerns about children being held in police cells for longer than necessary. The report, conducted by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland, found that some children were detained for extended periods despite being charged with minor offences.

Date: 18th March 2025
Category:

This report by Together includes findings from a pilot project with Together’s Tiny Rights Detectives to explore how babies experience and communicate their rights and what prevents these rights from being met.

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Recreation, play and cultural activities, Babies and early years

The UN Human Rights Council held its annual full-day meeting on children’s rights on 13th March, with a theme of Early Childhood Development. The session emphasised the urgent need for investment to uphold the rights of the very youngest children.