Persistent poverty in Scotland

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Child poverty

New experimental statistics have been published today showing the proportion of people living in persistent poverty in Scotland between 2010 and 2015.

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Children's Social Work Statistics 2015-16

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Care Experienced children

Two per cent of children in Scotland were being looked after by local authorities or on the child protection register on July 31 2016, according to the latest Children's Social Work Statistics.

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Quality and Improvement in Scottish Education 2012-2016

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

HM Chief Inspector of Education, Dr Bill Maxwell, has released a report on Scottish education, from early years through to adult learning, based on evidence gathered by HM Inspectors over the past four years.

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New Scots: Integrating Refugees in Scotland's Communities 2014 - 2017 Final Report

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: General principles, Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The New Scots refugee integration strategy was developed through partnership as a three-year strategy by the Scottish Government, COSLA and the Scottish Refugee Council.

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UK National report for third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) published

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

In May 2017, the UK will undergo its third UPR. In advance of the dialogue with the United Nations in Geneva, the UK submitted this National Report and annex in February.

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Consultation on the draft Delivery Plan for Equally Safe

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Equal protection from violence

Angela Constance MSP has launched a consultation on the draft Delivery Plan for Equally Safe. The delivery plan sets out the actions to be undertaken by Scottish Government, COSLA and key partners.

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Advocacy Guide: Accessing justice for violations of children’s rights in care institutions

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Access to appropriate information, Care Experienced children

CRIN have released a new guide detailing the legal and practical tools available to get redress for violations of children's rights in care institutions care in Eastern and Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus.

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Motion approved to appoint Bruce Adamson as next childrens Commissioner

Date: 22nd March 2017
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Bruce Adamson, currently legal officer at the Scottish Human Rights Commission, has been appointed as the next Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland.

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Muslim Youth and Political Participation in Scotland - Involving young people in social research

Date: 22nd March 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

A group of young people from Glasgow's Shawlands Academy have recently been involved in a research project on young Muslim's engagement with politics. The report itself has generated a publication guide on best practice when involving young people in social research.

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Children let down by lottery in accessing mental health services

Date: 22nd March 2017
Category: Mental health

Children are being failed as mental health targets are not met - one in five children and adolescents had to wait too long for treatment in 2016.

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