The Internet On Our Own Terms: Children and young people on their digital rights

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Right to life, survival and development

This report, launched at the House of Lords on 31st January, provides insight into the attitudes of a group of young people under 18, invited to interrogate their relationship with the internet and digital technologies.

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When You Believe in Me – new survey on parental relationships

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Parental guidance

The poll of over 1,000 British children aged eight to fifteen reveals that nearly 80% said having a parent or guardian that encourages or believes in them is important for a positive future when they are adults.

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Violence and bullying at school worldwide

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Bullying

A new UNESCO report found that an estimated 246 million children and adolescents experience school violence and bullying in some form every year.

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Survey on effectiveness of communication with providers and users of NHS services

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Health and health services

The Partnership is examining the effectiveness of its communications with providers and users of the services provided by City of Glasgow Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and seeks responses through a public survey.

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New Scottish Social Security Assessment Process - Online Survey

Date: 7th February 2017
Category: Social security

The Alliance are carrying out a consultation throughout February and March on the assessment process for social security and would like to hear from children and young people who live in families that receive social security payments.

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#IncludED in the Main?! What next?

Date: 24th January 2017
Category: Disabled children

More than 800 young people who have learning disabilities, parents, and teachers tell us about life at school for young people who have learning disabilities.

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Developing the Young Workforce - Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy - 2nd Annual Report 2015/2016

Date: 24th January 2017
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In publishing the Youth Employment Strategy, Developing the Young Workforce, in December 2014, the Scottish Government committed to annual reporting on progress. This second annual report largely covers academic year 2015/16 and highlights early progress made in the first part of academic year 2016/17.

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School should be a joyful place - Learning and school life in Scotland: a Childrens Parliament report

Date: 24th January 2017
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The Scottish Government's Education Governance Review prompted Children's Parliament to reflect on children's experiences of school and learning.

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“School should be a joyful place” - Learning and school life in Scotland: a Children’s Parliament report

Date: 24th January 2017
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The Scottish Government's Education Governance Review prompted Children's Parliament to reflect, in this report, on what children have been sharing with them over many years about their experience of school and learning.

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First Minister commits to LGBT+ inclusive education in Scottish schools

Date: 24th January 2017
Category: Non-discrimination

Nicola Sturgeon has given her support to the Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) campaign, which has been lobbying the Scottish Government to introduce inclusive education into all Scottish schools as part of a new national approach to tackle high rates of bullying among LGBT+ youth.

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