New findings from the Growing Up in Scotland study have been
published by the Scottish Government. Four new reports, using data
from the first five years of GUS provide further evidence about the
importance of children's early experiences in determining later
outcomes.
Key findings:
- Parents most in need are those who are least likely to use
services.
- Differences in cognitive ability between children from more and
less advantaged groups found at age 3 persist at age 5.
- Over two in five children experience key events in their early
life which can lead to negative child outcomes.
- Day-to-day parenting can influence child health.
Read more on the Scottish Government website