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Legislation proposed to ‘simplify and modernise’ disclosure system in Scotland

By The Press Association13th June 2019News Scotland

Legislation to “simplify and modernise” the disclosure system in Scotland has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill would seek to strengthen the protection of children and

‘Clear sense of urgency’ needed to tackle Scotland’s child poverty targets

By The Press Association13th June 2019News Scotland

Meeting Scotland’s child poverty targets could cost almost £1 billion a year – although a report has said that making more “modest” payments of just £10 a week could make

Home Office face court challenge over use of child spies risking further abuse

By Sian Harrison11th June 2019News England

The Home Office is facing a High Court challenge over the use of children as spies by police and other investigative bodies. Children’s charity Just for Kids Law says the

Children with speech and language problems face ‘enormous variation’ in care

By Jane Kirby11th June 2019News England

Vulnerable children with speech and language problems face a postcode lottery of care, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned. Anne Longfield said a lack of joined-up services and overall

Brothers lose landmark case against council over alleged abuse from neighbours

By Sian Harrison6th June 2019News England

Two brothers who claim they suffered harassment and abuse from neighbours have lost a landmark Supreme Court bid for compensation from their local council. The pair, identified only as CN

Number of young Scots waiting 12 months-plus for mental health care trebles

By The Press Association4th June 2019News Scotland

The number of youngsters waiting more than a year for specialist mental health treatment has more than trebled within 12 months, official figures show. A total of 118 children and

Multi-agency panels to scrutinise decisions on potential modern slavery victims

By Hayden Smith1st June 2019News England

Some decisions on potential modern slavery victims could be independently reviewed under measures introduced by the Government. Ministers say the changes will improve transparency and support for those flagged up

Scottish Government urged to ‘pick up pace’ of mental health staff recruitment

By The Press Association1st June 20191st June 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government has been urged to “pick up the pace” if it is to meet its target of recruiting 800 mental health staff by 2022. Plans to increase the

Campaigners demand action to end ‘national crisis’ in special educational needs

By Caitlin Doherty30th May 2019News England

Thousands of parents, disabled children and young people across England and Wales have demanded the Government acts to end a “national crisis” in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding.

Scottish Government create new role to improve collaboration over missing people

By The Press Association28th May 2019News Scotland

A national post to help prevent people going missing has been created with £70,000 in Scottish Government funding. The national development coordinator will work with local authorities and other organisations

Tag: Vulnerable Children

Legislation proposed to ‘simplify and modernise’ disclosure system in Scotland

‘Clear sense of urgency’ needed to tackle Scotland’s child poverty targets

Home Office face court challenge over use of child spies risking further abuse

Children with speech and language problems face ‘enormous variation’ in care

Brothers lose landmark case against council over alleged abuse from neighbours

Number of young Scots waiting 12 months-plus for mental health care trebles

Multi-agency panels to scrutinise decisions on potential modern slavery victims

Scottish Government urged to ‘pick up pace’ of mental health staff recruitment

Campaigners demand action to end ‘national crisis’ in special educational needs

Scottish Government create new role to improve collaboration over missing people

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

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Tag: Vulnerable Children

Legislation proposed to ‘simplify and modernise’ disclosure system in Scotland

‘Clear sense of urgency’ needed to tackle Scotland’s child poverty targets

Home Office face court challenge over use of child spies risking further abuse

Children with speech and language problems face ‘enormous variation’ in care

Brothers lose landmark case against council over alleged abuse from neighbours

Number of young Scots waiting 12 months-plus for mental health care trebles

Multi-agency panels to scrutinise decisions on potential modern slavery victims

Scottish Government urged to ‘pick up pace’ of mental health staff recruitment

Campaigners demand action to end ‘national crisis’ in special educational needs

Scottish Government create new role to improve collaboration over missing people