New blog: Month of the Military Child

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Children in armed forces families

In celebration of Month of the Military Child, Together has published a blog celebrating the strengths and contributions of forces children in their communities.

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Children’s Commissioner says urgent action needed to improve Scottish education system

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Education, including vocational education, Inclusive education, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The report titled, ‘This is our lives, it matters a lot” by the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) emphasises the necessity of embedding children’s rights within Scotland’s education system. Drawing on the perspectives of children and young people, the report identifies systemic shortcomings and proposes actionable recommendations to ensure education aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

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Scottish Government publishes the latest child protection statistics

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting, Care Experienced children

The Scottish Government has released the latest data on child protection in Scotland for 2023-24. The report provides data on children who were subject to child protection processes.

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Scottish Government publishes action plan for play

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

On 24 th March, Scottish Government launched its Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-30, alongside an announcement of £25 million for play park renewals over the coming year.

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The first Human Rights Division Newsletter

Date: 30th April 2025
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This is the first edition of the Scottish Government’s Human Rights newsletter which provides updates on topics such as the Delivery Plan, the creation of the Oversight Board and new Working Groups, as well as information about the recent ICESCR Interactive Dialogue attended by colleagues in the Division.

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President of the Family Division publishes guidance on writing to children

Date: 30th April 2025
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Violence against children

The guidance which applies to decisions made in courts in Wales and England was developed with the Family Justice Young People’s Board, as individuals shared their personal experiences of proceedings and their thoughts on communication from judges.

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Youth Select Committee publishes report investigating links between social media and youth violence

Date: 30th April 2025
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The Youth Select Committee published a report into the links between youth violence and social media. Led by 12 young members aged between 14 and 19 and supported by the House of Commons, the inquiry heard evidence in December 2024 and received 14 written submissions.

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Secondment opportunity with Together!

Date: 28th March 2025
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An exciting secondment opportunity is coming up at Together! We are seeking a Legal and Policy Manager to provide sabbatical cover for six months (May to October 2025), on a part-time basis.

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Northern Ireland’s Children’s Commissioner comments on programme for Government 2024-2027

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Northern Ireland-specific monitoring and reporting, Policy and strategy

The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Chris Quinn, has voiced disappointment over the lack of focus on children’s needs in the newly published Programme for Government 2024-27.

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World Health Organisation Executive Board receives its first ever statement on ending corporal punishment of children

Date: 19th March 2025
Category: Equal protection from assault

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised corporal punishment of children as a major public health concern. At the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board, Kenya led the shared statement calling for an end to corporal punishment, with support from 11 other countries, including Romania, Sierra Leone, Brazil, and Spain.

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