Tesco Charity Trust

Date: 1st December 2010
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Tesco Charity Trust gives grants to both national and local projects that support children and their education and welfare, elderly people and adults and children with disabilities.

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In the Best Interests of the Child?

Date: 1st December 2010
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

It's a core principle of the UNCRC. But how do we make sure we're acting in the best interests of the child? Ahead of a keynote seminar 'In the Best Interests of the Child?' being held on 7th of December 2010 in Glasgow, Douglas Hamilton, Head of Save the Children Scotland, looks at some of the issues.

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Children's Hearings

Date: 29th November 2010
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Scotland's most vulnerable children are to benefit from improved support after MSPs backed the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill.

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Give us a Break

Date: 29th November 2010
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Give Us A Break is an exciting project which provides funding for groups of disadvantaged young people to take part in a stimulating blend of educational, social, cultural and recreational activities within the fun and friendly environment of a Youth Hostel setting.

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Amended Additional Support for Learning Act comes into force

Date: 12th November 2010
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

On Monday 15th November 2010 the amended Additional Support for Learning Act came into force.

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Careers Trust Scotland

Date: 12th November 2010
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Careers Trust Scotland offers grants for its three key purposes of advancing education, improving the environment and the general alleviation of poverty in Scotland. Supported projects to alleviate poverty should aim to improve the welfare of financially disadvantaged people living in Scotland.

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Engagement with children and young people

Date: 10th November 2010
Category: Respect for the views of the child

SCRA has launched a new framework which aims to give children and young people a greater say in the Hearings System and to help SCRA increase their engagement and improve their communication with children and young people. Part of this work is now well underway and SCRA is about to launch a series of new measures.

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Included, Engaged and Involved Part 2: a positive approach to managing school exclusions

Date: 10th November 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The purpose of the guidance is to develop and clarify national policy on exclusion from schools in the context of national and local government responsibilities and aims for children and young people.

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Inspiring Scotland 14:19 Fund

Date: 10th November 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

This new fund aims to significantly reduce the number of young people aged 14-19 who have been unable to make a successful transition between school and education, training or work.

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The Hilden Charitable Fund

Date: 10th November 2010
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The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries. The aim of the fund is to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions.

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