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A report into the deaths of looked after children in Scotland 2009-2011

Report that aims to:

  • identify characteristics of those children who have died and the reasons for each of their deaths
  • consider the circumstances of their deaths and comment on the reports local authorities provide
  • identify any possible implications for the future care of children and young people, always with an eye to whether there are lessons to be learned.

    Early and effective intervention for children and young people who offend : information sharing to promote wellbeing : fact sheet 12

    This fact sheet 12 was published by the Youth Justice National Development Team at the Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre (CJSW). It concerns the early and effective intervention for children and young people who offend.

    New grounds of referral: children’s hearings Scotland act 2011 Section 67(2): fact sheet 9

    This fact sheet 9 was published by the Youth Justice National Development Team at the Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre (CJSW). It provides information about section 67 (2) of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Act 2011. The grounds of referral to the Children’s Reporter are found under s67(2) of the new act. There are some similarities with the 1995 Act & 5 new grounds. The wording “close connection” is used throughout and this should be interpreted as a member of the same household or someone with significant contact with the child.

    Short Breaks Fund: Round 2 evaluation report

    The Short Breaks Fund represents a substantial investment by the Scottish Government in the development of short breaks’ provision. Scottish Government, Shared Care Scotland and the National Carer Organisations group are keen to make sure that there is a legacy from this investment, not simply in the form of additional or new short break services, but through better knowledge about what works well in short break services, and about what carers and those they care for need and value.
    This report evaluates the impact of funding on 58 projects and...

    Supporting young people's health and wellbeing. A summary of Scottish Government policy

    This document has been prepared for the Youth Health Improvement and Health Inequalities Strategic Leads Group. It sets out the key government policies that aim to support young people's health and wellbeing. It is a broad overview and does not attempt to describe every policy or initiative that will have an impact on the health of young people in Scotland.