New report highlights difference youth work makes in Scotland

Date: 12th July 2017
Category: Policies & procedures

A new interim report released by Youthlink details the progress that has been made in youth work since the launch of the National Youth Work Strategy in 2014.

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Report details progress made since implementation of Youth Justice strategy in 2015

Date: 12th July 2017
Category: Child justice system

The Scottish Government has released its first report on progress made since the Youth Justice Strategy was published in June 2015.

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Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures launched with help from young people and Deputy First Minister

Date: 12th July 2017
Category: Special protection measures

Young people from across Europe joined Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the launch of the Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures which will work to tackle the root causes of social inequality and adverse childhood experiences.

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Protecting unaccompanied children poses a major challenge in Europe, says new report

Date: 12th July 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has released its Fundamental Rights report 2017 which includes recommendations on child poverty, social exclusion and protecting unaccompanied children.

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Equal Protection consultation - Together's briefing

Date: 10th July 2017
Category: General measures of implementation

Together have written a briefing for members on the consultation that has been launced on a proposed Bill on Equal Protection for children.

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New Health and Social Care Standards published

Date: 28th June 2017
Category: Health and health services

The Scottish Government have recently published a new set of Health and Social Care Standards entitled 'My support, my life' which set out what should be expected when using health, social care or social work services in Scotland.

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Paper outlining changes to education governance launched in Scotland

Date: 28th June 2017
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Deputy First Minister John Swinney has launched a paper which sets out proposed changes to education which Scottish Government hope will result in raising attainment and closing the equity gap.

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New guidance published on school exclusions

Date: 28th June 2017
Category: School exclusions

The Scottish Government has published updated guidance on managing school exclusions.

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Poll shows extent of hate crime in Scottish schools

Date: 28th June 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

A recent poll undertaken with teachers from across Scotland shows that over half have witnessed or experienced hate crime in the last two years.

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Response to the report of the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion released

Date: 28th June 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

Following the publication of the report last year by the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion, the Scottish Government have released their response which also outlines actions they will take to take forward the recommendations of the advisory group.

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