News

Our news helps everyone working with and for children in need of care and protection, their families and carers, and with care leavers, to keep up to speed with what's going on in the sector, here in Scotland, and further afield.


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Consultation analysis on the draft Continuing Care Amendment Order

29 January 2019
Summary of responses to the consultation on the Continuing Care (Scotland) Amendment Order 2019.


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Findings from inspection of services for children and young people

24 January 2019
Review of findings from the Care Inspectorate inspection programme of services for children.


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State of Child Health: Two Years On

23 January 2019
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published State of Child Health: Two Years On, which highlights progress m…


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Voices: creative writing competition for young people

10 January 2019
Coram Voice has launched their creative writing competition for 2019.


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Scotland and Me – photography competition

08 January 2019
The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) has launched a photography competition aimed at young people in the Falki…


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Scottish Social Services Awards 2019

07 January 2019
The Scottish Social Services Awards 2019 are now open for entries.


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Applications now open for Harvard Summer School

20 December 2018
Young people with care experience are invited to apply to spend seven weeks studying at Harvard University in the USA.


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Admissions Guidance for Residential Services

07 December 2018
Guidance from Care Inspectorate promoting best practice in admissions and matching.