Together's recruiting a Development Manager (UNCRC implementation)

Date: 14th April 2021
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We are seeking to recruit a Development Manager (UNCRC implementation), who will contribute to Together’s mission to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children and young people’s human rights at the heart of everything they do in line with the Strategic Plan. The role will:

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UK Government challenges children's rights bill

Date: 13th April 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Government has decided to refer the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to the Supreme Court on the basis that some aspects may exceed the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

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Together joins campaign to end young parent penalty

Date: 8th April 2021
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The campaign, led by One Parent Families Scotland, aims to end benefits-related discrimination against single parents younger than 25.

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The Promise publishes ‘The Plan’ for 2021-24

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Following on from the Independent Care Review, ‘The Plan’ sets out key areas organisations must focus on to create a Scotland where the most vulnerable children feel loved, respected, listened to and heard in decisions that affect them.

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Financial redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse approved

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Protection from abuse or neglect

Survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress, via a scheme that will be set up under the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act.

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Scottish Government report shows child poverty gradually rising

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Child poverty

The report addresses poverty and income inequality from 2017-20, including a summary on child poverty.

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Thousands of children affected by parental imprisonment haven’t seen parents for a year

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Children of prisoners

Families Outside has highlighted new research into the impact of the pandemic on prison visits, calling for a clear roadmap for their reintroduction as Scotland emerges from lockdown.

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Making age assurance work for children online

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Age assurances are methods to differentiate the age or age-range of an online user. This new report ‘But how do they know it is a child?’ examines the common approaches to age assurance, including their strengths, weaknesses and sets out the common standards that must underpin widespread adoption.

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Volunteer opportunity to become a peer supporter

Date: 8th April 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Diabetes Scotland is looking for young people aged 18-24 with type 1 diabetes to assist in deivering youth peer support projects.

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EU children at risk of becoming ‘undocumented’

Date: 8th April 2021
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The Children’s Society has expressed concerns at the low number of care-experienced children registering under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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