Your views on Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in Scotland

Date: 13th November 2023
Category: General principles

Closing date: 31 st December 2023

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Together’s Annual Report 2022-2023

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Policies & procedures, Funding

We are excited to publish our Annual Report for the last year, which we recently shared at our AGM. Take a look at Together’s work and accomplishments from the previous year, and if you’re a new member, find out more about our organisation!

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Together’s consultation response to the proposed Restraint and Seclusion (Prevention in Schools) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Equal protection from violence, Violence against children, Restraint, Protection from abuse or neglect

Scottish Parliament recently held a consultation for a proposed Member’s Bill to ensure restraint and seclusion of children and young people in schools is only used as a last resort where there is an immediate risk of harm and using appropriate methods.

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UPDATE: UNCRC Bill enters reconsideration stage

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill is being reconsidered by Scottish Parliament, with the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee taking the lead. So, what happens next?

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‘Alright?’ An animation by Clan Childlaw

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Access to appropriate information, Best interests of the child, Child justice system

Clan Childlaw has released a powerful animation which reflects the legal needs of children and young people who are in conflict with the law. The story stems from conversations Clan has had with children and young people about their experiences with lawyers, calling for greater care, support and communication from adults in these practices.

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‘What’s Your Take’ survey for children and young people

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has launched its latest #WhatsYourTake consultation survey. This is a survey for young people aged 12-25, living in Scotland and is an opportunity for them to have their say on key issues. So, #WhatsYourTake on important matters such as human rights, transitions for young people with a disability, and democracy in our local communities?

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New briefing: Scottish Government needs to do #BetterforBabies

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Child poverty

Save the Children is calling on Scottish Government to do #BetterforBabies in a new briefing which shows that action is needed to reduce the 34% of babies under one living in poverty in Scotland. They are calling on organisations to support their calls to further protect babies from the harms of poverty.

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Fellowship applications OPEN on improving the lives of children and young people with experience of care!

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Applications for the Churchill Fellowship which focus on improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people with experience of care are now open! Read on to find out who can apply!

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Jade’s Law to be introduced for the better protection of children from violence

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Special protection measures

The UK Government has announced that the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be amended to further protect children from domestic abuse and violence. Jade’s Law will be introduced, named after a victim of domestic violence and her family who campaigned for greater protection of children and for their best interests to be always considered.

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New Council of Europe Recommendation aims to strengthen national reporting systems for professionals on violence against children

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Violence against children

The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has taken a significant and proactive step in the fight against violence against children by adopting a new Recommendation aimed at improving reporting systems.

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