Now launched! Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: General measures of implementation, Awareness-raising, Training

The Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework is now available online. The Framework was developed for the Scottish public authority workforce, including those undertaking public functions, however, it can be used to support all workers in Scotland with responsibilities for upholding children’s rights.

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Scottish Government urged to improve on additional support for learning

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Inclusive education

This joint briefing with the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission explains how the Scottish Government and councils are addressing the demand for additional support for learning (ASL).

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Council reverses children’s services cuts as children not consulted

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Budgeting, Respect for the views of the child

Falkirk councillors scrapped plans to cut back on early learning and childcare services due to a lack of consultation with children, young people and families.

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New report: In their own words - children's experiences in temporary accommodation

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Homelessness

A new report has exposed the harrowing conditions faced by children living in temporary homeless accommodation across the country and reveals that children are being harmed by a housing system that is meant to protect them.

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Police custody inspection report

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Child justice system, Detention

A new inspection of police custody facilities in Glasgow has raised concerns about children being held in police cells for longer than necessary. The report, conducted by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland, found that some children were detained for extended periods despite being charged with minor offences.

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New report: Tiny Rights Detectives Report “Exploring Pathways to Justice for Babies”

Date: 18th March 2025
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This report by Together includes findings from a pilot project with Together’s Tiny Rights Detectives to explore how babies experience and communicate their rights and what prevents these rights from being met.

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UN dedicates annual meeting to early years

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Recreation, play and cultural activities, Babies and early years

The UN Human Rights Council held its annual full-day meeting on children’s rights on 13 th March, with a theme of Early Childhood Development. The session emphasised the urgent need for investment to uphold the rights of the very youngest children.

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UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights latest recommendations to the UK

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Child poverty

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has published its latest recommendations (known as Concluding Observations), on the United Kingdom’s application of the International Convention on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

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Information Commissioner’s Office investigates TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over children's data privacy

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Protection of privacy

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over concerns about how they handle children's personal data.

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State of the Nations' Foster Care 2024

Date: 18th March 2025
Category: Care Experienced children, Family support

The State of the Nation’s Foster Care survey 2024 was conducted between May and July 2024, gathering responses from over 3,000 foster carers and 114 fostering services across the UK.

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