Young people living in poverty are more likely to feel like failures and suffer mental health problems than their more affluent classmates, according to a report. Almost three in 10
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Some children are being left unprotected and at risk of serious harm because of ‘unacceptable inconsistencies’ in police investigations into missing children. The Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) report
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An offer of a university place will be made available for young people with care experience in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. It follows the publication of a
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The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has launched his Strategic Plan for the next four years. The Plan lays out the office’s Strategic Aims for the 2016-20 period, as well
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In an increasingly globalised economy and culturally diverse country, a new report from King’s College London and National Citizen Service (NCS) reveals a ‘concerning’ lack of social integration and level of
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Services for children and young people in Fife are performing well and are improving the lives of many, inspectors have said today. It follows a joint inspection of services across
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The Scottish Government should appoint a dedicated minister in charge of mental health policy, according to a children’s charity. Children in Scotland said a dedicated ministerial-level post with a mental
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More than a quarter of young people would turn to the internet first if they were upset or had a problem, according to a new survey. Children as young as
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Experts at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are launching a dedicated centre to address the inequalities in health and life chances affecting families, children and young people. The centre has been
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Health Minister, Simon Hamilton has announced the publication of new minimum standards for supported lodgings for young people and young adults aged 16-21 in Northern Ireland. The aim of Supported
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