NHS Grampian looks for children to support creation of its GutFeel app

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Health and health services, Mental health

NHS Grampian is developing digital health and wellbeing resources for young people. The board was awarded an SBRI competition to develop digital interventions to support psychological services, particularly those experiencing functional gastro-intestinal disorders. As such, NHS Grampian would like young people to participate in the design of the app.

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Draft proposal for Member’s Bill to include right to food in Scots Law

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Child poverty

A draft proposal for a Member’s Bill to include a right to food in Scots law has been lodged by MSP Rhoda Grant. It aims to reduce food insecurity and improve health.

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Donations for Afghan refugees wanted!

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Refuweegee is looking to fill welcome packs for children with donated age-appropriate toys and books, school stationery, toothbrushes, hats, scarfs and gloves. Alongside this, donations are encouraged to gift a homage to Scotland – whether it be a packet of Tunnocks teacakes or a can of IrnBru!

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Advisory Board for Scottish Human Rights Bill meets for first time

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

An advisory board to support the development of a new human rights law for Scotland met for the first time on Thursday 9 th September. Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie chairs the group that will play a key role in progressing the Human Rights Bill and which Together is delighted to be a part of.

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New guidance published for Child Protection in Scotland

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

Scottish Government has published new, non-statutory guidance that describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and replaces the 2014 version. It outlines how statutory and non-government agencies should work together with parents, families and communities to prevent harm and to protect children from abuse and neglect.

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Report shows modern life continues to erode happiness of young people

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Children's Society's Good Childhood Report 2021 shows that modern life continues to erode the happiness of young people. Dissatisfied with school, friendships and how they look, an estimated 306,000 10-15 year olds in the UK are unhappy with their lives.

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Programme for Government 2021-22 launched

Date: 17th September 2021
Category:

The Scottish Government has published its Programme for Government, which sets out the work the Government intends to carry out over the coming year. Area of work Scottish Government plans to focus on include: tackling inequality, transportation for children and young people, furthering support in and out of school, advancing early learning and children’s rights.

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Licketyspit Storyplay Champion children - a children’s rights-based approach in practice!

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

Licketyspit Storyplay Champion Children are a great example of how able children are to claim their rights, hold their own and represent themselves. Storyplay is a programme that makes imaginary play an easy, wonderful and inclusive part of every day. After 18-months of Porridge & Play Online (an inter-generational imaginary play session for children under 12 and their families), these children own and understand Storyplay inside-out.

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New guideline on the sentencing of young people encourages rehabilitation to cut reoffending

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Child justice system

Following consultation, the Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised a new guideline on the sentencing of young people. The ‘Sentencing young people’ guideline, which will be submitted to the High Court for approval this month, requires courts to have regard to rehabilitation as a primary consideration in sentencing young people in recognition of their greater capacity for change. The Council considers that this will help to achieve one of the guideline’s key aims: to reduce reoffending among young people.

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Join Together’s State of Children’s Rights webinar series

Date: 17th September 2021
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Together is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of webinars in October 2021 on the State of Children’s Rights in Scotland. The webinar series will offer practical guidance on implementing children’s rights-based approaches, provide support to overcome challenges and offer a space to share examples of promising practice ahead of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill’s implementation.

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