Parenting across Scotland’s new CEO will push for change for Scotland’s children and families 24 October 2023 Parenting across Scotland (PAS) has appointed a new chief executive officer, Amy Woodhouse, to focus efforts on what matters most for Scotland’s children and families. Download PDF (121kb)
Nearly half of families in Scotland finding it harder to manage even BEFORE cost-of-living increases 7 February 2022 Even before the latest cost of living increases and rise in inflation, almost half (46%) of all parents in Scotland were finding it harder to make ends meet than the previous year, new research from Parenting across Scotland reveals. Download PDF (136kb)
Campaigners call for emergency cash boost to prevent child poverty crisis 13 May 2020 Today we joined more than 100 organisations in asking the @FirstMinister to give families on low incomes an urgent cash boost to keep them afloat. Download PDF (120kb)
New family finances survey shows Autumn statement needs to protect struggling families 24 November 2015 Single parents and families living in deprived areas are feeling the pinch, suffering financially related stress and cutting back on food, heating and children's clothes, according to a new study which puts family finances across Scotland under the microscope. Download PDF (300kb)
Innovative childcare to be recognised in first ever national top family friendly employer awards 12 May 2014 Employers in Scotland who excel in helping their staff negotiate the tricky world of childcare are being urged to enter a new national award scheme established to recognise family friendly practices. Download PDF (68kb)
Parents call for ‘real’ change for families in Scotland as new bill set to bring better flexible working rights 28 January 2014 Parents who have struggled to juggle family and working life will call for ‘real’ family friendly working practices in Scotland to bridge the chasm between legislation and reality. Download PDF (721kb)
New report into changing shape of households in Scotland over ten years should be driver to shape future policies and services 9 May 2013 A new report into changing shape of Scottish households over the last ten years will be put under the spotlight this week at a high-profile conference, attended by the Minister for Children and Young People. Download PDF (423kb)
Is Scotland the best place in the world to bring up children? 24 April 2012 More households are under mounting pressure as the economic downturn bites - but new research has found that half of families think Scotland is the best place in the world to bring up children Download PDF (62kb)
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