Our consultation on a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill is open. The proposals aim to better protect, respect and champion the rights of autistic and neurodivergent people, and those with learning disabilities. Have your say ➡️ consult.gov.scot/mental-health-…

Minister for Keeping the Promise, Natalie Don-Innes MSP has written to the UK Government calling for statutory parental leave rights to be extended to kinship carers. Click for more: gov.scot/news/call-for-…

U18 Better Starts is an Asda Foundation grant for local groups aimed at supporting a range of activities for children under 18 that contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives, plus funding to strengthen volunteering. Click for more: fva.org/news.asp?id=18…

The Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) Year 1 Report has recently been published. The report presents the findings from a process evaluation of Elements 1 and 2 of the funding in its first year. Click here to read the report: gov.scot/publications/w…

The Father Focused Hub has been relaunched by Fathers Network Scot. An online space for professionals to connect with other changemakers to put children first by making sure that their fathers are included at every step, it also has resources. Click for more: hub.fathersnetwork.org.uk

The GUS website has had a refresh! The new look site contains all the same important news and information about the study as before but is easier to use on a range of devices. Click here for more: growingupinscotland.org.uk

"The third sector has repeatedly stepped up … it needs security, value & respect if we are to continue responding to families & communities in need."  Read our recent statement on the Budget and what it might mean for community groups and organisations bit.ly/3vYd5mc

The The Prince's Trust NatWest Youth Index 2024 finds 21% of young people in the UK have missed school or work in the past year due to their mental health. Click here to read the report: princes-trust.org.uk/about-us/news-…

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code Activity Education Resource Pack is available and is full of resources and activities that can be adapted for all age groups. Click here to access: youthlink.scot/news/updated-o…

New year, new prices! cisweb's Annual Conference is back for 2024, on 29-30 May Book at New Year prices, from £109, but only for a limited time Click to book: eventbrite.com/e/children-in-… Want to host a workshop or sponsor the conference? Click here: childreninscotland.org.uk/plans-opportun…

We have published four more case studies of highly effective practice on issues that affect schools and settings. The latest examples include a focus on curriculum design and Learning for Sustainability. Find the full case studies on our website 👉 ow.ly/gRrw50Qyhmg

A new offence which makes it a crime to encourage or assist another person to self-harm has come into effect in Scotland. It aims to deter anyone who sets out to deliberately encourage others to self-harm and create a safer internet. Click here for more: gov.scot/news/making-th…

On the fourth anniversary of the publication of The Promise, Who Cares? Scotland has released a report highlighting concerns about the lack of progress, data gaps, and dilution in aims. Click here to read the report: whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/upl…

The Way Forward for Families Partnership from Corra Foundation and Scottish Government, is inviting applications for funding from partnerships to deliver support to CYP and families affected by alcohol and other drugs. Apply by 2pm, 26 March. Click for more: corra.scot/grants/way-for…

A new National Summary Report which provides key messages about the impact of the ongoing Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) has been published by Education Scotland. It provides an overview of the progress of all 32 local authorities. Click here to read: education.gov.scot/news/education…

New Child-Friendly Resources on Sibling Contact Families Outside has developed resources designed for children and young people with care experience who have a sibling in prison. Click here to access: familiesoutside.org.uk/content/upload…

Use of remote technology in school admission and exclusion appeal hearings: Consultation The Scottish Government wants to gather evidence from parents, carers and CYP about the arrangements for using remote means in appeal hearings. Click for more: consult.gov.scot/learning-direc…

YouthVIP project launches new website The project between YouthLink Scotland, Young Scot and Volunteering Matters now has its own dedicated website with resources and ideas for young people looking to get into volunteering in Scotland. Click here to access: youthvip.scot

The CYCJ Scotland has created a new resource which provides the latest information on policy, practice and laws for practitioners and managers who work with children and young people in conflict with the law. Click here to access: cycj.org.uk/resource/youth…

The Scottish Government is actively reviewing the legal age of marriage following the recommendation from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to prohibit marriages involving individuals under 18 in Scotland. Click here to read the statement: parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…