SCCYP Releases

The latest news from and about SCCYP, including press releases.

Cotton wool kids safety myths demolished

7th Jun 2010

New guidance published today [7 June] aims to tackle the risk averse culture that sees children miss out on outdoor activities because staff...

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Children's Commissioner raises rights concerns and calls for action

20th May 2010

In a week when issues such as the use of Tasers and children being detained at Dungavel feature high on the news agenda, Tam Baillie, Scotland's...

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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CAN NO LONGER BE PAWNS IN THE EDUCATION GAME

15th Mar 2010

Local authorities have a legal responsibility to consult children when considering school closures or other major educational decisions, Tam Baillie, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) said today.
The Commissioner today has published new guidance on the topic, commissioned by his office from Children in Scotland. The guidance stresses the importance of ensuring that children’s opinions are clearly heard and considered so that better decisions are made.

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