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Parenting policy overviews

Updates of what's happening in parenting and family policy in Scotland.


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Policy Overview: December 2024 Scottish Budget Special

5 December 2024

December saw the publication of the Scottish Government Budget 2025/26. Find out more about what this means for families.


Policy Overview: September 2024

30 September 2024

September is party conference season. But there has been mounting frustration expressed at the gap between political rhetoric and action.


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Policy Overview: June 2024 Manifesto Special

28 June 2024

As the General Election on 4th July nears, we’ve had a look at the manifestos of the main parties to see what they offer parents, carers and families in Scotland.

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