End Child Poverty coalition in Scotland call on First Minister to provide additional help for families 15 August 2022 Letter to First Minister from the End Child Poverty coalition in Scotland.
3.6 million children under 16 are living in poverty 12 July 2022 The End Child Poverty coalition publish Local Child Poverty statistics.
Time for Parents 29 June 2022 Nuffield Foundation evidence review that explores the changing nature of parenting over the last two decades.
Scottish families in debt as they try to keep up with school meal payments 6 June 2022 A report from Aberlour children's charity reveals the scale of school meal debt parents and carers are facing.
Next steps on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill 25 May 2022 Together update following the Scottish Government statement on UNCRC incorporation.
Foodbanks struggling with increased demand 27 April 2022 The Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) letter to the UK Government.
One Parent Families Scotland call for a full review of the Child Maintenance System 26 April 2022 Research from One Parent Families Scotland finds that the Child Maintenance System fails to ensure the child's legal right to financial support from both of their parents.
Nearly half of people referred to food banks are in debt to the government 21 April 2022 This report from The Trussell Trust highlights people's experiences of being in debt to the government.
Almost half of parents find it harder to pay for essentials 7 February 2022 If parents and carers were struggling before the cost of living crisis how are they going to manage now?
Will the new Online Safety Bill work for children? 28 September 2021 Parentzone CEO, Vicky Shotbolt explains how the new Online Safety Bill should be improved and calls for a 'duty of action.'
“Support, Understand and listen to me” 1 September 2021 Scottish children, young people and families charity – includem - has released new research into the school experience over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Young Parent Penalty campaign 27 August 2021 UK Government defence of benefit age inequality “woefully misunderstands” reality of young parents’ lives, charities say.
Parenting across Scotland joins calls to double Scottish Child Payment 23 August 2021 Parenting across Scotland joins 120 organisations and leaders from across Scotland to call for doubling the Scottish Child Payment.
Affects of lockdown on maternal mental health 20 May 2021 New study from University College London about how lockdown has affected new mothers.
Child poverty rising in every Scottish local authority 19 May 2021 New research published today by the End Child Poverty coalition finds that child poverty is rising all over Scotland.
New intensive perinatal support service 13 April 2021 Children’s charity, Aberlour, launches a new service to support families in the Falkirk Council area affected by problematic substance use.
The cost of learning in lockdown (CPAG) 17 March 2021 Report is based on surveys carried out with parents, carers, children and young people while schools were closed.
What impact does the budget have on low-income families? 5 March 2021 JRF analysis of the impact of the Spring 2021 budget on people in poverty.
Is the Western way of raising kids weird? 4 March 2021 This article explores the differences in child rearing around the world.
How the £20 Universal Credit increase has helped families 19 January 2021 In light of the recent debate and vote in UK parliament. The Big Issue highlights the difference the £20 increase has made to families.
Open Kindergarten project evaluation report 7 December 2020 You can find out more about the Open Kindergarten project and read the full evaluation report here.
Understanding and supporting the information needs of disadvantaged young first-time mothers 9 November 2020 Research to better understand the information needs of young mothers from UK areas of multiple deprivations.
Challenges from the frontline 14 October 2020 A new report from Barnardo's Scotland and NSPCC Scotland highlighting the difficulties families in Scotland are facing.
Schools to return in August 26 June 2020 On 23rd June 2020, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP updated Parliament on plans to reopen schools.
Free school meal provision during the COVID-19 crisis 24 June 2020 The Poverty and Inequality Commission’s briefing paper on free school meal provision during COVID-19.
One Parent Families Scotland report on the impacts of Covid 19 26 May 2020 This report from One Parent Families Scotland highlights the difficulties some families are facing during this pandemic.
Connect report: The views of parents and carers 14 May 2020 Connect, a membership charity for parent groups in Scotland has conducted a survey of parents and carers views during the Covid 19 crisis.
Letter to First Minister calling for support for low income families 13 May 2020 Today we’ve joined more than 100 organisations in asking the the First Minister to give families on low incomes an urgent cash boost to keep them afloat.
Supermarkets urged to be understanding of families shopping with children 30 April 2020 Parenting across Scotland and a coalition of children's and family charities call on supermarkets to respect the diversity of families and the need for some parents and carers to bring their children for essential shopping.
Supporting Children, Young People & Families at Aberlour 22 April 2020 A briefing from Aberlour about how COVID 19 is impacting families they work with and the rise in the number of new families accessing services.
