Between 1991 and 2008, the number of suicides in people aged 15 years and over in the United Kingdom fell. Despite a sharp increase of 538 from 1997 to 1998,

How employers organise jobs affects pay, career progression, job security and, for typically low-paid jobs, the low-pay/no-pay cycle. Through qualitative case studies, this research explores employers’ scope to offer greater

This report draws on visits to 27 children’s homes in eight local authorities. It identifies how the mental health needs of young people in care aged 16 and over are

This is a necessity if we want our economy to return to sustained growth. We have set out our strategy to increase prosperity for the future, and a key element

This report details the reasons behind the low-pay/no-pay cycle and recurrent poverty among disadvantaged parents. This policy area is particularly important as unemployment rises. The report used qualitative interviews and

The purpose of the inspection is to evaluate the contribution made by relevant services in the local area towards ensuring that children and young people are properly safeguarded and to

This document is intended for leaders of early years services in local authorities, Sure Start children’s centres, schools and other settings. It outlines progress so far, promotes the importance of

This document is intended for leaders of early years services in local authorities, Sure Start children’s centres, schools and other settings. It outlines progress so far, promotes the importance of

This bulletin presents statistics on criminal proceedings concluded in Scottish courts during 2008-09. It forms part of the Scottish Government series of statistical bulletins on the criminal justice system.

This release provides data on the self-evaluation scores given by each local authority in relation to available measures to monitor and respond to cases of children missing from home or