Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Incorporation

On 19th January, MSPs unanimously agreed to the general principles of the Bill following the Stage 1 debate. Together sent a Stage 1 briefing to MSPs prior to the debate, supported by nearly 50 members.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Child poverty

 A new report by The Social Renewal Advisory Board has recommended 20 calls to action to ensure Scotland tackles poverty and inequality as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes actions around access to childcare and housing.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Inclusive education

New statistics from Scottish Government show a record number of pupils were identified as having additional support needs in 2020. The report comes as children and families say they are receiving less support.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: COVID-19

Education Scotland has captured one hundred stories to highlight innovative practice during the period March to August 2020. The stories come from practitioners, local authorities, establishments, leaders, parents, learners, partners, volunteers and others.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The new volunteers will on the Children's Panel. Children’s Panel members listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people. They are there to ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision made.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Mental health, COVID-19

A survey of 2,180 young people aged 16 to 25 has revealed a quarter feel "unable to cope with life" since the start of the pandemic, increasing to 40% among those not in work, education or training.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence, Domestic abuse, Children affected by substance misuse, Parental responsibilities, Protection from abuse or neglect

The report adds to a significant body of evidence that physical punishment has a long-lasting impact on children’s health and behaviour. It calls on England and Northern Ireland to follow Scotland and Wales’s lead in granting children equal protection from violence.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Child poverty

Research has shown nearly half (46%) of children who started reception class in 2020 were not “school ready”, compared with 35% in 2019. Teachers reported a key factor was less time spent at nursery due to lockdown.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The UK Government has published its mid-term report as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report sets out  what progress the UK has made towards recommendations received in 2017. It includes information provided by Scottish Government.

Date: 28th January 2021
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A New Zealand study has shown young children are intuitive urban planners. The study, involving 27 children aged two to five, used a range of activities to ascertain children’s views, finding that they were considerate, thorough and thought not only of their own needs, but of other city dwellers.

Date: 28th January 2021
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Closing date: 19th February 2021

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Incorporation, Respect for the views of the child

Together recently hosted three conversation events to inform the work of the National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership. We’d like to thank the children and young people who took part and our members who supported them – Aberlour, Scottish Refugee Council, SCLD and YouthLink Scotland. Children and young people can still submit their views until 31st January 2021.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Social security, Child poverty, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The petition calls on Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Child Payment from £10 to £20 per child per week by 2022, to enable families “to do more than just survive”.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Care Experienced children, Respect for the views of the child

Care experienced young people and adults, foster carers, children’s residential workers and social workers are invited to co-curate an interdisciplinary performance project that blends media installation with both digital and live performance.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) is looking for young people to become Young Advisers and tell CYPCS what issues matter to Scotland’s children and young people.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Child poverty

This report highlights early indications of how poverty has changed since the start of COVID-19, who is feeling the greatest economic and health effects of COVID-19, and recommendations for change.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Child poverty

Almost 22.5% of children in the European Union are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to hit children, young people and their families. This article looks at progress towards implementing an EU-wide Child Guarantee to combat poverty.

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

Together has joined over 110 human rights-focused organisations in expressing concerns at the UK Government’s intentions to review the human rights framework and judicial review.

Date: 15th January 2021
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The new blog by Dr Katie Boyle, Associate Professor Int Human Rights Law at the University of Stirling, considers the human rights implications of reforms to judicial review.

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Incorporation

The report analyses evidence gathered from individuals and groups who would be impacted by the Bill – including engagement sessions with children and young people. The Equalities and Human Rights Committee unanimously recommends that the Scottish Parliament agree to the general principles of the Bill, while identifying some areas in need of further consideration.