Making Information Accessible

Date: 28th June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disabled children

AbilityNet have received funding to run a project to develop, deliver and promote a 'Quality and Assurance Standard' and online assessment tool, which will enable Education Institutions to evaluate and improve the accessibility of their documentation and internet provision for disabled children, young people and adults.

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Guide to Implementing GIRFEC launched

Date: 23rd June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years, launched the Guide to Implementing GIRFEC at The Children's Summit on 23rd June 2010.

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The Nationwide Foundation Small Grants Programme

Date: 20th June 2010
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The Nationwide Foundation's Small Grants Programme makes grants every two months and is currently seeking applications from charities working with families affected by domestic abuse. Grants up to £5,000 are available to registered charities with incomes of under £500,000.

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Underage Sexual Activity: Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People and Identifying Child Protection Concerns

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Access to appropriate information, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Consultation on draft guidance for practitioners working with children and young people to consider what local policy and procedures are required to effectively support those engaged in under-age sexual activity, in particular where there might be a child protection concern. The guidance reflects the principles set out by the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.

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Support Scottish Charities: Sign the petition to save the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland

Date: 16th June 2010
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The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is one of the largest independent funders in Scotland. To date, the Foundation has distributed nearly £85m to charities and voluntary organisations. This has been a huge investment in community projects throughout Scotland. The Foundation now faces closure at the hands of Lloyds Banking Group.

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Guidance on promoting young people's social and emotional wellbeing in secondary education

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has published a slideset on Scotland's perspective on NICE public health guidance.

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Smoking Prevention Action Plan Report

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A new report by Health Scotland looks at what works in youth smoking prevention.

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Child Protection Guidance

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

New draft guidance to help social workers, police, NHS staff and other professionals improve the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect has been launched.

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Do you know a local hero?

Date: 16th June 2010
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Every day young heroes across the UK make a difference to the lives of others. The Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate the contribution that young people aged 25 and under make to the lives of others. Nominating an individual or group is simple: write 200 words about why they stand out from the crowd. All nominees receive a certificate and those shortlisted get invited to the awards ceremony in London.

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Medikidz: imaginative, accessible health information for young people

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Medikidz is a new initiative in health education to help young people better understand their conditions.

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