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Latest policy news and developments affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For news that is no longer current visit the directory or use the search facility.

"Can you help fix the cracks in a child's life?", 01/09/10 [S]
A new campaign to recruit Children's Panel members has been launched by the Minister for Children and Early Years, Adam Ingram.

Making an Impact: CLD Case Studies, 31/08/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published a series of 15 case studies which demonstrate the impact of Community Learning and Develoment on achieving agreed local and national outcomes.

Patients Rights Bill Written Answer, 31/08/10 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Richard Simpson's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive who will act as an advocate for vulnerable and other patients in relation to any complaints made under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill; and what advocacy service is proposed for young people to ensure that their rights are protected under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill.

Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count - No. 16: July 2009, 30/08/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published its twice yearly count of Gypsy/Travellers in Scotland.

Gaelic education, 30/08/10 [S]
A DVD designed to help Gaelic early years staff make the most of Curriculum for Excellence has been launched.

Volunteering Written Answer, 30/08/10 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Bill Butler's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive how many of the 1,000 volunteering opportunities for school leavers announced by the Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning on 17 June 2010 had been delivered by 30 July 2010, broken down by local authority.

Hidden harm of alcohol misuse, 27/08/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published its response to the Scottish Youth Commission on Alcohol Recommendations.

Relative poverty across Scottish Local Authorities, 26/08/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has published a report which presents new figures about the proportion of households in relative poverty at LA level across Scotland.

Childhood wellbeing: a brief overview, 26/08/10 [E/NI/S/W]
This brefing for the Department of Education aims to provide an overview of recent evidence in the field of childhood wellbeing. It examines both UK and international research.

EHR Commission says fairness must be at the heart of budget decisions, 25/08/10 [E/S/W]
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has revealed the action it has taken to ensure the government meets its legal obligations to consider the effect of budget cuts on vulnerable groups.

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