The Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services resource has been developed to support staff working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Service. It is intended to help all staff contribute to the link worker function within the Services, by providing a directory of additional sources of help and support, that people can be connected in with and signposted to, to compliment the support, assessment and treatment they will receive
This Scottish Government resource is aimed at anyone who wants or needs to better understand children’s rights and provides a broad overview of children’s rights and the many rights-based frameworks and legislation which support them in Scotland and internationally.
A report looking into Scotland's child poverty levels and how the Scottish Government could work towards meeting national targets has been launched in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, the Policy Evaluation Research Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Poverty Alliance
YouthLink Scotland has released the latest survey of the youth work sector, detailing the ongoing lack of access to facilities the sector faces to deliver essential services and support.
Poverty in Rural Scotland: a review of evidence
This Scottish Government report reviews current evidence and research on rural poverty in Scotland
This Scottish Government report reviews current evidence and research on rural poverty in Scotland
Children’s Sector Strategic and Policy Forum notes September 2021
Notes from the most recent meeting attended by Clare Haughey, the Minister for Children and Young People
Notes from the most recent meeting attended by Clare Haughey, the Minister for Children and Young People
Tackling child poverty priority families overview
An overview of the latest evidence on the six priority family types identified as being at higher risk of child poverty.
An overview of the latest evidence on the six priority family types identified as being at higher risk of child poverty.
Greater protection for child victims and witnesses
A ground-breaking approach to interviews for vulnerable child victims and witnesses is to be rolled out across Scotland. The Scottish Government is funding the £2 million initiative – which involves pre-recorded investigative interviews of children conducted jointly by police officers and social work staff.
A ground-breaking approach to interviews for vulnerable child victims and witnesses is to be rolled out across Scotland. The Scottish Government is funding the £2 million initiative – which involves pre-recorded investigative interviews of children conducted jointly by police officers and social work staff.
Research Ethics Policy
With support from the Scottish Government Analytical Exchange Programme, YouthLink Scotland has developed a Research Ethics Policy. The purpose of which, is to clearly outline YouthLink Scotland’s ethical approach to conducting research and evaluation.
With support from the Scottish Government Analytical Exchange Programme, YouthLink Scotland has developed a Research Ethics Policy. The purpose of which, is to clearly outline YouthLink Scotland’s ethical approach to conducting research and evaluation.
The REAL Toolkit
A new toolkit to support those leaving care has been launched after two years in the making. The REAL Toolkit, which stands for Relationships, Empathy and Love, is an online resource containing a series of practical, relatable and accessible guides for both young people leaving care and the workforce who support them. Click here to find out more; https://www.staf.scot/News/proudly-presenting-the-real-toolkit
A new toolkit to support those leaving care has been launched after two years in the making. The REAL Toolkit, which stands for Relationships, Empathy and Love, is an online resource containing a series of practical, relatable and accessible guides for both young people leaving care and the workforce who support them. Click here to find out more; https://www.staf.scot/News/proudly-presenting-the-real-toolkit
National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021
The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and will support the care and protection of children across Scotland.
The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and will support the care and protection of children across Scotland.
The influence of Christie on children and family services shines through Scotland’s legislative framework
Mary Glasgow Chief Executive from Children 1st has written a blog on the
influence of #christieplus10 on children and family services.
Mary Glasgow Chief Executive from Children 1st has written a blog on the
influence of #christieplus10 on children and family services.
Children’s Climate Risk Index
UNICEF has released the new report ‘The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index’. This is the first comprehensive analysis of climate risk from a child’s perspective and ranks countries based on children’s exposure to climate and environmental shocks. The report finds that nearly every child on earth is already exposed to at least one climate and environmental hazard.
UNICEF has released the new report ‘The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index’. This is the first comprehensive analysis of climate risk from a child’s perspective and ranks countries based on children’s exposure to climate and environmental shocks. The report finds that nearly every child on earth is already exposed to at least one climate and environmental hazard.
Redesign putting the needs of children and families with lived experience at heart of The Children’s Hearings System
A partnership between Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) and The Promise Scotland, that will facilitate a redesign of Children’s Hearings System with the needs of children and families with lived experience at its heart. This will ensure effective implementation of the Independent Care Review and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, making sure Scotland #KeepsThePromise.
A partnership between Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) and The Promise Scotland, that will facilitate a redesign of Children’s Hearings System with the needs of children and families with lived experience at its heart. This will ensure effective implementation of the Independent Care Review and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, making sure Scotland #KeepsThePromise.
UNCRC
A summary of UNCRC
A summary of UNCRC
Young Person’s Guarantee Implementation Progress Report
Young people looking to enter the workforce will benefit from £70 million of investment from the Scottish Government. The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to protect people from the economic impact of COVID-19 by offering every 16-24 year old in Scotland the opportunity of a job, apprenticeship, further or higher education, training programme or volunteering.
Young people looking to enter the workforce will benefit from £70 million of investment from the Scottish Government. The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to protect people from the economic impact of COVID-19 by offering every 16-24 year old in Scotland the opportunity of a job, apprenticeship, further or higher education, training programme or volunteering.
Children in Scotland Children’s Sector Strategic and Policy Forum
The latest Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum was held on Wednesday 12 July 2021 via zoom. Please click on the image to view the draft minutes.
The latest Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum was held on Wednesday 12 July 2021 via zoom. Please click on the image to view the draft minutes.
The impact of COVID-19 on unpaid carers and carer service support workers
Carers Trust Scotland have published a new report on the experience of unpaid carers and carer support workers during COVID-19. The research makes recommendations and suggestions to support carer service support workers as they move out of the crisis phase of the pandemic. 
Strategic Leads Network notes
The most recent notes from the childrens services network meeting. 
The Promise Change Programme ONE
The Promise Scotland has published Change Programme ONE. It is a plan of action for the coming year and follows on from the publication of Plan 21-24 which mapped and sequenced the 80+ calls to action in the Independent Care Review’s conclusions and identified five priority areas for the coming three years. 
Coronavirus (COVID-19): children, young people and families - evidence summary - June 2021
This Scottish Government briefing is the sixth in a series of evidence summaries on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and families in Scotland, drawing on wider UK research where appropriate. As with previous briefings, the scope is fairly broad to cover a wide range of policy interests |
The Scottish Rural Parliament 2021
The 2021 Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament Sessions Reports, Recommendations & Recordings have been published. Nearly 100 organisations were involved in session curation and delivery and over 500 delegates attended the 15 sessions in March 2021 to share their stories and discuss rural and island living. 
Outlook inequality and its impact on young people report
This report explores young people’s “outlook” in the UK, and the role of outlook in shaping life outcomes. Drawing on new survey data and interviews with 16-25 year olds from relatively disadvantaged family backgrounds, it identifies a significant “outlook inequality” amongst young people, worsening since the Global Financial Crisis and further deepened by COVID-19. 
Youth Work: Closing the poverty-related attainment gap during the pandemic
This report explores how youth work responded to the needs of young people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It considers where this can help understand how best to mitigate the longer term impacts and accelerate progress towards closing the poverty-related attainment gap. 
Plan 21-24
A new plan has been published which aims to build a country that cares. Plan 21-24 is the first of three plans created on the back of the Independent Care Review that will plot out what will change between now and 2030. |
Scottish Government child poverty: third year progress report 2020-2021
Scottish Government has published the findings of the third progress report on Tackling Child Poverty. Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said: “The report highlights our investment in low income families with children continued to grow as we sought to offer support during the pandemic". 
TSI Children's Service GIRFEC Presentation
The presentation from the Strategy and GIRFEC Hub, Setting the current strategic context for: • UNCRC • The Promise • Covid-19: Recovery/Renewal • Creating the conditions for change 
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Young People
Public Health Scotland have published a report on the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people -aged 10 to 17-year-olds. The report pulls together points for leaders in young people’s health and education to consider when rebuilding services as we emerge from the pandemic and restrictions begin to ease. 
The Promise Scotland: Quarterly Newsletter
The Promise Scotland’s has sent out their first newsletter. There will be a new edition every quarter and it will include news and updates about what The Promise Scotland has been working on and what to expect over the next few months. 
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A Rights-Respecting Approach to Justice for Children and Young People
This report builds on the youth justice strategy which concluded in 2020. It represents a shared foundation between the Scottish Government and partners to continue to support the agenda to keep children out of the criminal justice system and promote the use of the Whole System Approach. |
Victim Support Scotland 5 year Strategy
Victim Support Scotland has unveiled its new five-year strategy. The plan is aimed at empowering everyone affected by crime through high-quality support and care, as well transforming victims’ experience of the justice system. |
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