New Blog: Marking World Children’s Day 2025: A New Chapter for Children’s Rights in Scotland

Date: 1st December 2025
Category: General measures of implementation

The blog introduces the Children’s Scheme, what it is and why it matters and what the commitments of the scheme are towards guaranteeing the rights of every baby, child and young person in Scotland.

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New blog: Humanist Society Scotland on children's rights and Religious Observance

Date: 1st December 2025
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

The blog also shares lived experiences of children, parents and teachers who describe feelings of exclusion, pressure to participate in RO and a lack of clear communication from schools about when RO takes place. It also highlights ongoing challenges faced by families when attempting to withdraw their children, despite having a legal right to do so under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

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Making Rights Real: insights from Scotland and lessons for Queensland

Date: 1st December 2025
Category: Awareness-raising, Child rights indicators, Incorporation, Policy and strategy

At an event hosted by Children’s Rights Queensland (CRQ) and partners, advocates gathered to examine how Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) and other organisations in Scotland have “made rights real” for children and young people and what those hard-won lessons mean for the Australian state of Queensland.

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Religious Observance Bill passes Stage 1: Together evidence highlighted in the debate

Date: 1st December 2025
Category: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion, General measures of implementation

During the discussion, several MSPs referenced Together's Stage 1 briefing as well as our earlier consultation response and oral evidence , recognising the importance of ensuring that any changes to the law uphold children's rights under the UNCRC. We welcome the attention given to these important issues and the acknowledgement of the evidence shared by our members.

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Share your experiences for Together's #RightsOnTrack Campaign

Date: 1st December 2025
Category: General measures of implementation, Policies & procedures

We’re inviting children, young people, adults and supporting organisations to share any relevant examples or evidence - whether it’s a success story or a challenge you’ve come across in your work or conversations.

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UK Government to scrap two-child limit on benefits

Date: 27th November 2025
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) warmly welcomes the UK Government’s announcement that the two-child limit will be scrapped from next April. This long-overdue change marks a significant step towards upholding children’s human rights by tackling child poverty across the UK.

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World Children's Day

Date: 11th November 2025
Category: Awareness-raising, General principles

World Children’s day provides a reminder that every child, everywhere, has the right to survive, learn, be protected and have their voice heard.

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Scottish Children's Health Awards

Date: 11th November 2025
Category: Health and health services

Every year, the Scottish Children’s Health Awards shine a light on those who go above and beyond to support health, wellbeing, and rights, whether through care, creativity, advocacy, or sheer courage. Children’s Health Scotland and their supporters are delighted to celebrate nominees and winners of the Awards every year.

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Scaffolding of Success: Support, Educational Equity, and the Lifelong Reality of Care Experience

Date: 11th November 2025
Category: Care Experienced children

Moving from care into adulthood is often seen as a step from dependence to independence, but for care-experienced people, the journey is rarely straightforward or complete at 18. Despite Scotland’s commitments through The Promise, many still face barriers to consistent, person-centred support.

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Petition to Establish a Kindergarten Stage in Scottish Education

Date: 11th November 2025
Category: Education, including vocational education

Scotland’s children have the right to an early education that helps them thrive. Around the world, countries with top education results start formal schooling at age seven, following a kindergarten stage focused on play, social development, and emotional wellbeing. While Scottish policy supports a developmental approach, the current school structure makes it hard to deliver. Research suggests that the early formal schooling puts an unnecessary strain on children, rather than giving them the best opportunity to start their learning. A statutory kindergarten stage could ensure that learning for under-sevens is based on play, exploration, and language development, not formal schooling, and foster a healthy and appropriate learning environment.

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