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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Deputy First Minister announces financial redress scheme for Scotland

23 October 2018
Deputy First Minister John Swinney announces that a financial redress/compensation scheme for victims/survivors of abuse in care…


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Good Practice Note guides local authorities through Council Tax exemptions for Care Leavers

23 October 2018
Practice Note published to help local authorities implement recent changes in law, giving young care leavers exemption from coun…


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Why Not? receives charitable status

22 October 2018
A ground breaking project by the social care organisation, Care Visions, has received charitable status.


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New report expresses concern over the number of babies at risk of ‘severe harm’

17 October 2018
The Children’s Commissioner’s Office for England published a report which examines the number of children living at home who are…


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25 Calls to change children’s lives for the better

11 October 2018
Children in Scotland is celebrating its 25th year creating a plan of action surrounding children’s rights and equality.