SCCYP scoping exercise: children and young people with disabilities

Date: 4th February 2014
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People is mapping existing areas of work specifically relating to disabled children and young people and their families, and is asking for your input.

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Go2Play Play Strategy Fund invites applications

Date: 4th February 2014
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Following the launch of the Scottish Government's Play Strategy for Scotland in 2013, Inspiring Scotland is inviting charities to apply to its Go2Play Fund.

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CarersUK report reveals alarming levels of hardship for carers

Date: 4th February 2014
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A new report released by CarersUK reveals in great depth how carers are struggling with alarming levels of hardship.

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Scotland's Educational and Cultural Future

Date: 1st February 2014
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee has launched a call for written evidence on Scotland's educational and cultural future following the Independence Referendum.

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Children in Scotland transitions survey: summary paper

Date: 31st January 2014
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Children in Scotland coordinated a survey about transitions throughout childhood, and has recently published a summary paper of the survey results.

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Concern over disproportionate stop and search of children

Date: 31st January 2014
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Together raised concern that the use of stop and search by police on children is disproportionate and based on a desire to meet targets, rather than an intelligence-based assessment of risk.

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EU programme on Fundamental Rights and Citizenship grants

Date: 31st January 2014
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Under the European Union's Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme, the 2013 action grants call has been launched, with several priorities on the rights of the child.

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Human Rights Council 25th session: access to justice for children

Date: 24th January 2014
Category: General measures of implementation

The Human Rights Council's Annual Day on the Rights of the Child is fast approaching. In March, during its 25th session, the Council will dedicate a day to "Access to Justice for Children".

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SYP announce CARE.FAIR.SHARE. campaign

Date: 23rd January 2014
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) launched a new campaign on 23rd January 2014 to ensure that young carers are treated fairly by society and government policies.

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Carers' Legislation: Consultation on proposals

Date: 22nd January 2014
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish Government is consulting on new proposals that aim to improve outcomes for carers and young carers across Scotland.

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