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 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

The government has welcomed a new report from Scotland’s Social Work Inspection Agency (SWIA), which looks in detail at how social work services have been performing for local people during

This statistical bulletin presents national level information on activity relating to community penalties in Scotland, derived from Local Authority Social Work management information systems. It provides information on various aspects

This document complements the body of guidance being developed under Changing Lives to ensure the delivery of safe, accountable and effective social work practice. It should be taken forward in

This is a summary of responses to a consultation on a strategy to support adults with autistic spectrum conditions. It considered five key themes for delivering change: health, social inclusion,

This report explores the experience of multiple problems among parents and the relationship between multiple disadvantage and childcare.

‘National e-markets’ would be safe, convenient, accessible Internet marketplaces with ultra-low overheads. The private sector alone cannot create these marketplaces, but they could quickly be realised using the same model