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Inspectors find services for children and young people in Edinburgh performing well

By Iain MacDonald25th June 2019News Scotland

Inspectors have identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection are supported in Edinburgh. In a report published today, the Care Inspectorate

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

By The Press Association24th June 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government is investing £3 million in after-school care and holiday clubs for youngsters as part of its “bold vision” of abolishing child poverty. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell revealed

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

By The Press Association24th June 2019News Scotland

One in 28 adults in Scotland experiences extreme disadvantage, such as homelessness and substance dependency, each year, according to new research. The study found that almost 200,000 adults in Scotland

Home Office minister ‘refused to give evidence’ in Scottish drug use inquiry

By The Press Association24th June 2019News Scotland

A Home Office minister has been criticised over claims she has refused to give evidence to an inquiry about drug use in Scotland. The “surprised and dismayed” chairman of the

Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2019News Scotland

Independent care providers group, Scottish Care, has announced the appointment of Mary Preston as their new Chair. Mary has been an active member of Scottish Care since joining the Meallmore

Majority of children go into care having experienced significant abuse and neglect

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2019Education & Training, News Scotland

A joint study by researchers at the Universities of York and Stirling has found that 90% of children in Scotland who go into care when aged five or under have

Teacher convicted of sexual abuse tells inquiry he let boys sleep in his room

By Lucinda Cameron20th June 2019News Scotland

A teacher convicted of sexually abusing boys at a school run by a religious order has told a child abuse inquiry he let boys sleep overnight in his room. Paul

Alesha Macphail school unveils memorial for pupil who ‘will never be forgotten’

By Douglas Barrie20th June 2019News Scotland

Primary school children have helped unveil a new playground memorial dedicated to their former fellow pupil Alesha MacPhail. The youngster from Airdrie, who was murdered while on holiday on the

‘Promising start’ welcomed as alcohol sales in Scotland at lowest level on record

By 19th June 2019News Scotland

Alcohol sales in Scotland fell to the lowest level for almost quarter of a century last year, new research has found. The total volume of pure alcohol sold per adult

Former teacher tells inquiry convicted child abuser had ‘heart of gold’

By Conor Riordan18th June 2019News Scotland

A former teacher at a childcare institution has described a convicted child abuser as having a “heart of gold” and being a “father figure” to youngsters. Chris Brown, 77, was

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Inspectors find services for children and young people in Edinburgh performing well

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

Home Office minister ‘refused to give evidence’ in Scottish drug use inquiry

Majority of children go into care having experienced significant abuse and neglect

Teacher convicted of sexual abuse tells inquiry he let boys sleep in his room

Alesha Macphail school unveils memorial for pupil who ‘will never be forgotten’

‘Promising start’ welcomed as alcohol sales in Scotland at lowest level on record

Former teacher tells inquiry convicted child abuser had ‘heart of gold’

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: News Scotland

Inspectors find services for children and young people in Edinburgh performing well

Minister announces £3 million after-school care fund to tackle child poverty

One in 28 Scots experience extreme disadvantage each year, report finds

Home Office minister ‘refused to give evidence’ in Scottish drug use inquiry

Independent care providers group appoint Mary Preston as new Chair

Majority of children go into care having experienced significant abuse and neglect

Teacher convicted of sexual abuse tells inquiry he let boys sleep in his room

Alesha Macphail school unveils memorial for pupil who ‘will never be forgotten’

‘Promising start’ welcomed as alcohol sales in Scotland at lowest level on record

Former teacher tells inquiry convicted child abuser had ‘heart of gold’