Date: 2nd February 2022
Category:

With 2022 rolling steadily on, we don’t want you to miss a chance to stroll, or rather scroll, down memory lane and bask in your accomplishments of 2021. As an alliance, we have achieved so much, so it’s a pleasure putting before you our top three favourite parts from the last 365 days.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Incorporation

Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to fully incorporate the UNCRC as a matter of urgency. The statement came as opposition parties united in calling for progress on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill following the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in June 2021.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Children of prisoners

New sentencing guidelines have come into effect for people under 25. It asks that rehabilitation is a primary consideration when sentencing a young person. Courts must now consider the backgrounds and experiences of those who are under the age of 25 at the date of their plea of guilty or when a finding of guilt is made against them.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Child poverty

The Poverty and Inequality Commission has told Scottish Government it must use all levers available to it to end child poverty. The report calls for much clearer actions in the next Child Poverty Delivery Plan, with regards to what impact Scottish Government expects its actions to have on the targets and how it will measure this.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Social security, Family reunification, Care Experienced children, Parental responsibilities, Protection from abuse or neglect

These analysis reports capture and summarise responses to two 2021 consultations: on child contact centres; and another on child welfare reporters, curators ad litem and solicitors. This article highlights the key themes identified in the reports, interspersed with what we said in our consultation response.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Do you know anyone aged eight to 18 who has experience of the Children’s Hearing System in Scotland and has ideas of how it can be improved? If yes, then get in touch!

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Young people are invited to share their thoughts on the place of religion in Scotland's schools as part of a podcast by the Humanist Society Scotland. Topics discussed could cover the likes of compulsory religious observance and UNCRC compliance, freedom of belief for young people, the value of Religious Moral and Philosophical Education within the curriculum and the effect the existence of faith schools has on individual pupils and Scottish society. 

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category:

Anyone aged 5-21 who lives in Scotland will be eligible for a card that gives them free travel from 31st January 2022. Applications to the scheme are currently open.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Equal protection from violence, Protection of privacy, Bullying, Protection from abuse or neglect

This Bill aims to tackle forms of illegal and harmful online content. However, according to a report by the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, it is a missed opportunity as it does not tackle certain forms of content.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Protection of privacy

#PlayYourPart in making a better internet!  Register your support for Safer Internet Day 2022 on 8th February. 

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: General measures of implementation

Analysing early childhood development data and policies in nine countries, this new research highlights priorities that can help policymakers identify where to act.

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Education, including vocational education

Closing date: 8th February 2022   

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category:

Closing date: 7th March 2022

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Closing date: 8th March 2022

Date: 2nd February 2022
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 31st March 2022

Date: 17th December 2021
Category: Health and health services

Closing date: 1st December 2021 – 31st January 2022

Date: 17th December 2021
Category:

Happy birthday to Children’s Parliament, who turn 25 this year! The organisation was founded in 1996 by Co-directors Cathy McCulloch and Colin Morrison who were inspired by a child’s opinion that every town should have a ‘children’s parliament at the centre of it, somewhere for children and adults to meet and talk and be equal.’

Date: 17th December 2021
Category:

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) is seeking your views on children and justice in Scotland and is inviting stakeholders to complete a short, anonymous survey that will help shape its work.

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Our Anti-Racism Action Plan sets out our commitment to become an anti-racist organisation and what steps we plan to take to do this. Our Plan is a living document, which will be adjusted as we continue to reflect and learn. We encourage you to share your feedback with us!

Date: 16th December 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 20th November 2021, we celebrated World Children’s Day. To mark this special day, Scottish Government published various reports, guidance and a video. Read our roundup here!