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One of a series of leaflets written by experienced child psychotherapists to give insight into the child’s feelings and view of the world and help parents, and those who work with children, to make sense of their behaviour. For grandparents and the extended family to help them understand the importance of wider family relationships for children and their parents.

Parents and teachers can be troubled by children who exhibit hyperactivity, lack of concentration and impulsiveness. This leaflet looks at how parents, schools and other professionals can work together to tackle the child`s distress.

This leaflet explains the changes in the law introduced in September 2003. As from that date it became illegal to punish a child by shaking, hitting on the head, or using a belt, cane, slipper or other implement.

Document describing the types of out-of-hours services offered by many schools and the benefits these can bring to families.

This leaflet set out the National Care Standards and the role of the Care Commission.

Leaflet explaining intervention orders in Scotland including what they are, what they are for and how they can be obtained.

Leaflet explaining guardianship orders in Scotland including what they are, what they are for and how they can be obtained.

Leaflet explaining the work and role of REHIS in the improvement and protection of public health in Scotland.

Scottish Government evaluation of the Reading Rich programme, a partnership between National Children's Homes Scotland and the Scottish Book Trust which aimed to introduce a 'reading rich' environment for children and young people who are looked after in residential and foster care settings in Scotland so they could benefit from reading, books and literature. It ran from 2004 to 2007.

Booklet aimed at young people and giving them basic information regarding family law in Scotland and the rights and responsibilities parents and other carers have.