Additional investment for neurodevelopmental support
Children, young people and their families will benefit from £3.4 million of additional investment to improve access to neurodevelopmental support. This brings investment in neurodevelopmental supports and services this year to more than £5 million, providing earlier help for families and ensuring people can access support that meets their needs. More than £1 million is […]
CAMHS Waiting Times Standard Met for a Year
Progress on waiting times for children and young people waiting for specialist mental health care has been maintained for a year, according to the latest statistics. New figures from Public Health Scotland show that between July and September, 91.5% of children and young people started treatment within 18 weeks of referral to Child and Adolescent […]
Support for Transgender Young People
The guidance to help schools in Scotland support transgender children and young people has been updated. The refreshed guidance takes account of recent court decisions while also providing greater clarity for schools on provision of toilet facilities and support for pupils. The Education Secretary met with COSLA, ADES, and teaching unions throughout the summer as […]
NSPCC urges clubs and parents to support ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport’ campaign
Parents, carers and sports clubs in Scotland are being urged to find out more about the NSPCC’s national campaign to help protect children in physical activity settings, after concerns reported to the charity’s Helpline increased by almost 50% last year. Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport (KYCSIS) is a year-round campaign from the charity’s Child […]
Scroll Less, Smile More
5 Ways to Help Your Child Avoid Social Media Overload This Summer It’s no secret that screens are a constant presence in modern family life and for young children, social media might not be something they officially use, but they’re already soaking in the habits, language and culture of the online world. Whether it’s YouTube […]