The services that schools and local authorities provide to children and young people with additional support needs will be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee. More than a third of children and young people in Scotland’s public and grant-maintained schools have an identified additional supportRead More →
A “rolling programme” of further school strikes is due to go ahead after members of Unison rejected a pay offer. Announcements of when the strikes will take place will be made in the coming days. The union stated that support staff including janitors, classroom assistants, cleaners and canteen workers hadRead More →
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started, with a range of vulnerable groups being offered the vaccine against flu from 4 September. Invitations to book or attend an appointment have already been sent to those eligible for a flu vaccine by post, in a white NHS Scotland envelope, by email orRead More →
Ahead of the new school year hair experts at Chris & Sons have put together the easiest hairstyles parents can do in under five minutes. “The back-to-school hustle can be a chaotic time for parents and kids alike. Amidst shopping for supplies and adjusting to new routines, mornings can becomeRead More →
For many of us, the Coronation of King Charles III will be the first time we will witness an heir to the throne being crowned. In what has been code-named, ‘Operation Golden Orb’, plans for the much- anticipated coronation weekend are certainly in full swing! From street parties and bigRead More →
Thousands more low-income families will benefit from free school age childcare as part of a £15 million investment to help tackle child poverty. Existing services for eligible families in areas of Dundee, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde will be expanded, with new services set up in other communities across Scotland. LocalRead More →
From coaching kids’ football to the Academy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles, actor James Martin takes it all in his stride. Speaking to Scotland4kids’ Laura Barr, on World Down Syndrome Day, James said it was ‘such an honour’ to have been awarded an Oscar. The actor has also recentlyRead More →
Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday is a day to celebrate our own mothers, ourselves as mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers on our lives. Whether we were raised by our biological mothers, step-mums, grandmothers, a relative or friend, hopefully we all have someone in our lives whoRead More →
NSPCC urges UK Government to seize last opportunity to strengthen Online Safety Bill so it creates online spaces for children safe from pervasive abuse More than 3,100 child abuse image offences were recorded by Police in just five years, the NSPCC reveals as it calls for a more robust OnlineRead More →
Pancake Tuesday is tomorrow (21 February) and we wanted to share this play on the average pancake. If you’re pressed for time and can’t manage to make individual pancakes for the whole family then try this Sheet Pancake recipe. Our editor, Elizabeth, recently made a chocolate chip version and canRead More →