New Blog: calls for tougher action on engine idling in Scotland

Date: 22nd July 2025
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, General measures of implementation
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There are growing calls for the Scottish Government to take firmer action on engine idling, as concerns mount over its impact on air pollution and public health.

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Share your views on children’s access to hobbies in Scotland

Date: 25th June 2025
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What role do hobbies play in the lives of children and young people in Scotland? In Finland and Iceland, national policy supports children and young people to access free hobbies.

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New resource pack to help children learn about AI and children’s rights

Date: 25th June 2025
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
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Children’s Parliament, the Scottish AI Alliance and The Alan Turing Institute have launched a new teaching resource to help children in P5–P7 learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a children’s rights-based approach.

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New resource: Human rights for anti-racism in education

Date: 25th June 2025
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
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A new online resource from the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is now available to help teachers and educators in Scotland promote anti-racism in schools using a human rights-based approach.

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New survey for under-25s on nicotine use

Date: 25th June 2025
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This short anonymous survey is a chance for young people to share their views, experiences, and opinions on nicotine products – including vaping, smoking, and newer products. The survey is open to anyone below the age of 24 years.

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Raigmore primary school pupils create new resource to explain armed forces covenant

Date: 25th June 2025
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Children and young people from Raigmore Primary School have helped create an impressive new online book and poster to explain the Armed Forces Covenant Education. Designed to be easy to understand, the resource uses clear language and a child-friendly format so it’s accessible to everyone.

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How to Child Rights: Resources on Children’s Rights and the Environment

Date: 25th June 2025
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Save the Children

The How to Child Rights (HTCR) platform is supporting civil society organisations with practical tools and guidance to strengthen work on children’s rights. Created by and for civil society, the platform promotes peer learning and co-creation, offering real-life case studies, step-by-step programming advice, and advocacy support.

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New children’s mental health podcast covers manosphere, autism, anxiety, loneliness and more

Date: 27th May 2025
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care
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The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has launched ‘Mind the Kids’, a new podcast series featuring accessible expert discussions on a range of vital topics for those working with children and young people.

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Updated information leaflet for parents and carers on children’s hearings

Date: 27th May 2025
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, General measures of implementation
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A newly updated leaflet is now available to help parents and carers understand what happens at Children’s Hearings. It explains important topics such as what it means to be a Relevant Person, what to expect during a Hearing, and what decisions might be made.

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Share your views to inform The Good Childhood Report 2025

Date: 27th May 2025
Category: General measures of implementation
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The Children’s Society has launched a new survey to gather insights from professionals working with children and young people, as part of its upcoming Good Childhood Report 2025. The annual report examines the wellbeing of children across the UK, using the latest data and first-hand accounts from children and young people.

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