Date: 13th March 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A report providing detailed information of food consumption and the nutrient intakes of infants and young children (four to 18 months) in Scotland is now available on the Scottish Government website.

Date: 12th March 2013
Category: Disabled children

There has been a call by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to receive written submissions on 'Women and Girls with Disabilities' for their half day of General Discussion taking place on 17th April 2013.

Date: 12th March 2013
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The British Institute of Human Rights are planning their human rights tour for 2013 which will include the opportunity for local voluntary and community sector organisations to host a Tour event.

Date: 12th March 2013
Category: UK 1st periodic review, Respect for the views of the child

A review of children and young people's experiences of, and views on issues relating to the implementation of the UNCRC seek evidence.

Date: 5th March 2013
Category: UK 1st periodic review

Together have published a briefing to inform responses to the Scottish Human Rights Commission consultation on Scotland's National Action Plan.

Date: 1st March 2013
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Respect for the views of the child

The second reading of England's Children and Families Bill took place on 25th February 2013 in the House of Commons. UNICEF UK have released a briefing for the priorities of The Alliance for Reform of the Children's Commissioner.

Date: 1st March 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

UNICEF UK responded to England's public consultation on better measurements of child poverty that closed on 15th February 2013.

Date: 1st March 2013
Category: UK 1st periodic review

The Welsh Government have published a progress report on the Children's Rights Scheme and have acknowledged UNICEF UK's role in the development of the legislation and subsequent implementation of the duties.

Date: 20th February 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

The long-awaited European Commission Recommendation on child poverty and wellbeing, entitled "Investing in Children: breaking the cycle of disadvantage", was adopted as a part of the Social Investment Package for Growth and Cohesion on 20th February 2013.

Date: 19th February 2013
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The first findings from 'Birth Cohort 2' of Growing Up in Scotland's longitudinal research study were published on 19th February 2013.

Date: 19th February 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

WithScotland have opened a consultation on The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland which will close on 31st March 2013.

Date: 18th February 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

Presentations and video summaries are available for the first learning sessions of the Early Years Collaborative that took place on the 24th and 25th January 2013.

Date: 18th February 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The third interim evaluation report of the NHS Lothian Family Nurse Partnership programme is now available, covering the programme's delivery in the infancy period (from 6 weeks to first Birthday).

Date: 15th February 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) are about to begin a new recruitment phase for young people to join their Youth Advisory Panel.

Date: 12th February 2013
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Together are currently advertising a new Policy and Research internship role. The closing date is 25th February 2013.

Date: 12th February 2013
Category:

The Community Safety Partnership Fund is provided on an annual basis by Midlothian Council to offer financial support to community groups and agencies to support community safety related projects and initiatives.

Date: 8th February 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Save the Children Scotland has recently published a report, co-authored by Eurochild member John McKendrick, which reviews how child poverty is being tackled locally in Scotland, UK.

Date: 8th February 2013
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Children in Scotland responded to an update provided by John Swinney regarding the decision not to extend additional childcare to 2 year olds.

Date: 5th February 2013
Category:

On 5th February, Safer Internet Day 2013, the Commission presented the results of joint work of media, technology, telecoms and online companies undertaken since their December 2011 commitment to make the internet a better and safer place for kids.

Date: 4th February 2013
Category:

European Schoolnet, together with Liberty Global, have launched an animation supported by the European Comission which is aimed at educating parents on children's safety online: The Digital Universe of Your Children.