Policy and Consultations
Children and Young People Bill Call for Evidence
The Scottish Government has issued a Call for Evidence on the Children and Young People Bill which was introduced to parliament in April 2013.
The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013
GCVS response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Requirements for Community Learning and development (Scotland) Regulations 2013
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Children and Young People Bill Introduced to Parliament
The rights of children and young people will be strengthened under a new Bill which seeks to reflect the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child in the Scottish Government's approach to services and policies which affect them.
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Keeping Children Safe: Information Disclosure About Child Sex Offenders
Parents can now seek information on named persons to determine whether they could be child sex offenders. This booklet gives details of the scheme and who can use it.
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Working with Troubled Families: A guide to the evidence and good practice
The Department for Communities and Local Government has published a good practice guide to working with troubled families for local authorities and their partners.
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The Homelessness Monitor: Great Britain 2012.
A report by the homelessness charity, Crisis, details the homelessness situation in Scotland, England and Wales
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15 Poverty Types Identified
Demos Reveals 15 Poverty Types
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GCVS Briefing: Early Years Change Fund
The Scottish Government Early Years Change Fund aims to improve the life chances for many of Scotland's children, focusing on prevention and early intervention.
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Government Response to 2nd Work Capability Assessment Review
Government’s Response to Professor Malcolm Harrington’s Second Independent Review of the Work Capability Assessment.
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Neglecting the Issues
A report published this month identifies the key issues surrounding child neglect and suggests ways to tackle the problem, which affects an estimated 1.5m children in the UK.
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Scottish Government Publications on Social Care and Dementia
A skills and knowledge framework for dementia; standards for care strategy
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