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Getting it right for every child is our shared approach used to support, empower and care for children and young people in Scotland. On its 20th anniversary, First Minister @JohnSwinney explains how it helps to eradicate child poverty and give children the best start in life.
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20 Feb 2025
Scottish Government launched a new information resource this morning for children, young people and families who want to learn more about the child protection process in Scotland. ➡️childprotection-resource-sco… | Guides for younger children, young people and parents and carers
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The 'Moving on' from care into adulthood consultation closes on 3 October. It's about ensuring that young people leaving care and moving into adulthood have the right scaffolding of support available to ensure they thrive. consult.gov.scot/children-an… @scotgov #KeepThePromise
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NES & partners are pleased to share the One Good Adult Job Description, part of a suite of learning resources to upskill those who work or volunteer with children & young people in Scotland @SSSCnews @EducationScot @ChildreninScot @HealthNac @scotgovhealth nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/launch-…
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The ‘Moving On’ consultation closes 3 October. We want to hear your views to ensure we better support our young people as they move on from care into adulthood. Your insights will support Scotland to Keep the Promise. For more info➡️ consult.gov.scot/children-an…

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Marking Commencement of the UNCRC Scotland Act, Minister for Children and Young People @NatalieDon_ has welcomed its impact on ensuring children are at the heart of decisions which affect them.
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We're thrilled to be part of this upcoming free seminar about Dads! Open to all of those who work with Dads/interested in supporting Dads. Come hear from the awesome @Profatarrant, Cathy from @FathersNetScot and others about how to support Dads. Book: dadsrock.org.uk/latest-news-…
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23 May 2024
Thank you Minister @CamillaWalterss for joining us and our partners yesterday to find out more about @ScotGov_YJ approaches to Youth Justice and our @scotgov commitment to provide every child and young person, and their families, with the right support, at the right time.
Sweden’s Minister for Social Services, @CamillaWalterss, is visiting Scotland to see our efforts to divert youth from crime. At @CashBackScot, we discussed using recovered criminal assets to create positive futures for our young people. #YouthEmpowerment #CrimePrevention
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On Wednesday 8 May, Natalie Don MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, made a visit to Disclosure Scotland. The Minister was particularly interested about the journey so far and work surrounding the implementation of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
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1 May 2024
Sharing this blog post describing the development of a child protection training course on inter-agency referral discussions, and wider work to support professionals to safeguard children. #ChildProtection #IRDTraining blogs.gov.scot/child-protect…
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What an honour it was to speak about putting the policy of #GIRFEC into practice with a delegation of teachers and education leaders from Iceland this morning. @girfec
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📣 Our Plan 2024-28, with children and young people's views at its ❤️. #Education, #Poverty, #MentalHealth, #Discrimination, #ClimateChange & being involved in decisions affecting them are their big issues - so they will be ours 🪧. Read full report: bit.ly/4aZwIJP
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14 Apr 2024
📢 New volunteering opportunity We're looking for young people to join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions Panel to lead, support & challenge us on the journey to make sure we achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do 👇 young.scot/get-involved/oppo…

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Education Secretary @JennyGilruth officially opened the new Riverside Primary School in Perth yesterday. Ms Gilruth enjoyed performances from pupils as she viewed as the result of @ScotGov's investment in the school through the £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme.
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Children’s Minister @NatalieDon_ shared @ScotGov’s initial response to the UN Committee’s recommendations on children’s rights, providing further demonstration of our commitment to giving further and better effect to human rights. More ➡️ ow.ly/6SvS50R0Yl2
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Today we've launched new Kinship Care Guidance. This new guidance recognises growing knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in kinship care and of their carers. Find out more at bit.ly/3ThSIs6
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Children and Young People Minister @NatatlieDon_ met with learners at @SLCek to hear about their experience of a new pilot Childhood Practice award being taught at the college. The course equips practitioners with the skills and knowledge to support children and families.
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Delighted to welcome Finnish public sector leaders during their #ITLA study visit. In discussions about #BairnsHoose, we share insights into our progress towards a child-centred approach to delivering justice, care, and recovery for children and families. #lapsuudenrakentajat
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This morning Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville announced two new funds to deliver cash first support for people in need, and develop new approaches to tackling child poverty. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/supportingpeopleinnee…
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We want to hear your views on the proposed Care Leaver Payment, a one-off payment of £2000 for young people moving on from care. If you have an interest please respond to the consultation, which closes on 26 January 2024➡️ow.ly/4sct50QseTj
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