Perth nursery praised following new inspection
A nursery in Perth has been given top marks by inspectors for the second inspection in a row. Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate graded Fairview School Nursery as “excellent” across
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Judge dismisses legal challenge to named guardians
A judge at the Court of Session in Edinbrugh has dismissed a legal challenge against Scottish government over proposals to appoint a “named person” for every child under 18. The
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Aberdeen nursery told to make significant improvements
An Aberdeen nursery has been told it must continue to make significant improvements after an inspection graded it “unsatisfactory” for the quality of care and support provided to children. The
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Most Scots children in poverty in working households
More than half of children living in poverty in Scotland are growing up in households where at least one person is in employment. Speaking in a debate in the Scottish
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Self Directed Support website adds new resources
The Self Directed Support (SDS) web portal has been updated and new links to resources have been added since SDS legislation was introduced last year. The portal has been
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Funding announced to ease Scots hospital discharge
A further £100 million over three years is to be invested in the NHS to help reduce the numbers of people waiting to be discharged from hospital. This funding will
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Scots Forum consult on Children and Young People Act
The Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (STAF) are carrying out a consultation with organisations across all sectors to better understand any issues and concerns raised by the Children and Young
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Inspectors publish report on older people services in Fife
A joint inspection of services for older people in Fife has highlighted areas of good performance and also made recommendations where further improvements can be made. The report, published today,
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Holyrood committee launch social isolation inquiry
The experiences of lonely and isolated people are set to be heard at Holyrood, as the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee launches its inquiry into social isolation. The Committee is
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Scots ministers invite views on trafficking & exploitation
The views of people directly affected by trafficking and slavery are invited by the Justice Committee as part of its call for evidence on the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland)
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