The Care Leavers Covenant six month review – blog

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

CELCIS have published a blog sharing their thoughts on the Scottish Care Leavers Covenant, six months down the line.

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Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education – A Delivery Plan for Scotland

Date: 29th June 2016
Category:

Following the Education Summit on June 15th, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced on June 28th the publication of 'Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for Scotland'.

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Statistics on school leaver attainment, destinations and healthy living

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Care Experienced children, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Scotland's Chief Statistician has published 'Summary statistics for attainment, leaver destinations and healthy living No.6: 2016 Edition' and 'Educational Outcomes for Scotland's Looked After Children 2014/15'.

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Children’s Right to Play and the Environment

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

A new discussion paper has been prepared on promoting the child's rights to play for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Day of General Discussion 2016 which will discuss children's rights and the environment.

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How Safe are Our Children? 2016

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Equal protection from violence

This NSPCC report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the 4 nations in the UK for 2016.

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Council of Europe adopts new strategy on the rights of the child 2016-2021

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has adopted the Strategy for the Rights of the Child for the next six years.

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Special progress report marks 10th anniversary of the UN Study on Violence against Children

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Equal protection from violence

This special report from the Global Initiative outlines progress to date towards universal prohibition and elimination of all violent punishment of children.

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Damning reports leading up to World Refugee Day

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

World Refugee Day was held on June 20th - damning reports and statements highlighted the dire situation facing children trying to find safety across Europe.

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EU Referendum: UK-wide statement from childrens organisations

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

A UK-wide statement has been produced by Eurochild and all sister organisations across the nations as well as a Scottish version.

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2016 State of Childrens Rights in Scotland Survey

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Togther are seeking responses to the survey which will contribute to a national picture on the state of children's rights in Scotland.

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