Children with autism may be at risk from bullying because they are more willing to accept unfair behaviour say psychologists. The research by Dr Calum Hartley and Sophie Fisher of
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Four out of five young mothers feel lonely after having a baby and meet their friends less often, a new study shows. Research by the Co-op found that many mothers
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Low numbers of men working in early years education may restrict children’s access to positive male role models, head teachers are suggesting. Members of the National Association of Head Teachers
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A “disturbed” teenager who has been at the centre of an accommodation controversy is making “phenomenal” progress after being found a place at an appropriate secure unit, the most senior
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A follow-up review of services for children and young people in South Ayrshire has said ‘encouraging progress’ is being made across the region. In the review published today, the Care Inspectorate said
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The father and uncle of murdered toddler James Bulger have launched a legal challenge against an order made almost two decades ago which has allowed killer Jon Venables to live
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A former orphanage resident has said Scotland “should be ashamed” for failing to face up to a history of abuse and neglect in its child care system. The witness, who
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Ninety percent of councils have cut funding to weight management, sexual health and addiction services in a bid to save cash, according to new research. Some areas are scrapping the
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A judge has raised concerns after a woman had to appear in the same family court as an ex-partner she had accused of raping her. District Judge Simon Read said
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A woman who left her home in England when pregnant and travelled to Ireland to “escape the clutches” of social workers has lost the latest stage of a family court
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