Preparing for the next pregnancy (Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives') 28 June 2022 The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) ‘Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives’ programme.
The housing experiences of children in Scotland 15 March 2022 A recent study funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, used data from Growing Up in Scotland to investigate the impact of moving home on the socio-emotional and cognitive development of children living in Scotland.
National Care Service 27 October 2021 The Scottish Government has published its consultation on the setting up of a National Care Service; the consultation closes on November 2nd.
Programme for Government 22 October 2021 The Scottish Government announced its Programme for Government for 21-22. Read the key commitments relating to children and families.
Supporting the educational wellbeing of armed forces children 22 October 2021 A recent literature review, funded by Forces Children Scotland and carried out by Strathclyde University, explored existing research on the experiences and educational outcomes of armed forces children.
UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill 3 November 2020 As an organisation which believes that by supporting families, we support children, we are fully supportive of the UNCRC and see incorporation as a significant milestone in supporting families to bring up their children.
Interview with Families Outside 2 November 2020 Lockdown restrictions meant that prison visits were suspended. This, combined with understandable anxieties about the health and wellbeing of people in prison, has been the main focus for families.
Interview with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs 2 November 2020 Things have become harder for families who already recognised there were issues around alcohol and drugs in their family, as substance use has increased and everyone has been stuck in the house together for long periods – a real ‘pressure cooker’ environment.
New report from Working Families 2 November 2020 Working Families draws upon the experiences of both parents and employers to outline what ‘building back better’ looks like for working families.
Equal protection 2 November 2020 From 7th November children will have the same protection as adults from assault.
Interview with Aberlour children's charity 2 November 2020 How the families Aberlour work with have been affected by the pandemic.
Interview with One Parent Families Scotland 2 November 2020 Before this crisis single parent families already faced significant challenges: poverty, isolation and loneliness, poor health or disability and judgemental attitudes.
Interview with Scottish Adoption 2 November 2020 How the families Scottish Adoption work with have been affected by the pandemic.
Policy update June 2020 17 June 2020 Read the June 2020 policy update for a round-up of recent policy issues.
New Working Families report on the issues facing working families during the Coronavirus 9 April 2020 The report outlines the lived experience of working parents as the government, employers, and families struggle to adapt to changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poverty and families with disabled children 10 December 2019 Austerity, changes to the welfare system and cuts to local services have all had an impact on the lives of families who have a disabled child.
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill 10 December 2019 Read one parent's experiences of the transition process and why she is supporting the Bill.
GIRFEC Policy and Information sharing 1 October 2019 Update on Scottish Government's decision to withdraw the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill and to seek to repeal Parts 4 and 5 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.
Policy update October 2019 1 October 2019 Read the October 2019 policy update for a round-up of recent policy issues.
Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots Law 30 September 2019 This article provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and its role in supporting parents and families.
Policy update June 2019 27 June 2019 Check out our policy update for a round-up of recent policy issues, including the incorporation of UNCRC, the introduction of Income Supplement, Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill, Best Start Grant and Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People report.
Cost of a child 25 September 2018 How much does it cost to raise a child to the age of 18? A report from the Child Poverty Action Group shows how much income families need to provide an adequate standard of living.
Scotland’s Charter for a tobacco-free generation 25 September 2018 ASH Scotland is providing helpful tips and resources for practitioners and families to help create a tabocco free generation by 2034.
Play not tests in Primary one 11 June 2018 Sue Palmer makes the case for more play and less testing in the early years.
Overview March 2018 21 March 2018 A round-up of the latest Scottish Government consultations and legislation.
School placement: why parents' and children's views must be considered at every stage 20 March 2018 Enquire highlights the importance of parents' and children's views in school placements.
Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy 3 January 2018 Read the latest progress report and find out about the next stages of implementation.
