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 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 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

To increase knowledge and awareness of mental health issues, Chester-le-Street District Council planned to develop a new awareness training programme, and support local partner agencies in addressing these issues. Chester-le-Street

Household incomes are dynamic and families can move in and out of poverty over time, with some of them becoming trapped in a cycle. What causes this kind of ‘recurrent’

The Scottish Government wished to consult on the recommendations raissed by a review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and published a consultation document in August