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 […]
Helping Children’s Early Speech and Language Skills
Children and families will benefit from better joined‑up speech, language and communication support from the earliest stages of life under a newly launched national Action Plan. The Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan aims to strengthen collaborative support across health, education, and family support services. Clear, practical advice on speech, language and communication will be […]
Teachers could work a “flexible” four-day teaching week under new proposals announced by the Scottish government
New proposals announced by the Scottish government reveal teachers could work a flexible four-day teaching week. It would leave a fifth day for “professional learning” activities outside of the classroom, including lesson preparation, marking and training. Reduced classroom contact time with pupils and agreed national minimum standards for pupil learning hours are also included in […]
Supporting families through separation: Expert guidance from Gibson Kerr
When couples make the difficult decision to separate, especially with children involved, they’re faced with a huge number of questions. What happens next? How do we make arrangements that work for everyone? At Gibson Kerr, our friendly and understanding Family Law Solicitors know that every family is unique, and clear, compassionate guidance can make all […]
How to Spot Sibling Personality Styles, and Stop them Clashing
Extract is from Lewis Senior, CEO of Equilibria, podcast host of the Intentional CEO a leading expert on personality diversity and co author of Personalities Remixed. In any household with more than one child, it’s almost guaranteed that siblings will clash. But what if I told you these conflicts aren’t just random acts of rivalry, […]
Edinburgh’s Christmas returns to fill the city centre with festive fun for all the family!
Enjoy an exciting array of amusement rides at the Festive Funfair in West Princes Street Gardens, with something for everyone — from the classic Toy Carousel and Cups and Saucers to the adrenaline-inducing Matrix and Scottish favourite Techno Power. And from 21 November, visit Santa’s Stories at his new home in West PRinces St Gardens for a chance to meet Santa […]
Scotland is Determined to End Child Poverty
First Minister John Swinney heard from partners in the third sector, local government and academia to inform the Scottish Government’s work to end child poverty. Speaking after the meeting in Glasgow, the First Minister said that eradicating child poverty remained his government’s top priority – and called on the UK Chancellor to take equally urgent […]
Supporting Families with School Attendance
A national TV, radio and multi-media campaign that aims to improve school attendance by supporting parents, carers, and teachers to make school a positive experience for all children has been launched. The £320,000 national school attendance campaign will run for four weeks across TV, radio, static ads including posters, and digital mediums between 30 October […]
Music Programme Boosts Children’s Wellbeing
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has welcomed a review highlighting the impact of music for young people of all backgrounds during Challenge Poverty Week. The £9.78 million Scottish Government-funded Youth Music (YMI) Initiative provides music-making opportunities for young people across Scotland, particularly those who would otherwise be unable to participate. In 2003, the Scottish Government’s YMI was […]
Scottish Novelist Holly Surplice Releases New Novel
Author and illustrator, Holly Surplice has released her newest novel, The Horse Dreamer, the perfect Christmas gift for readers age 9+. With all the makings of a modern classic, The Horse Dreamer is a stunning, hopeful and poignant animal story. With shades of Lauren St. John and Marianne Dreams, the story explores themes of grief, […]
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How performing arts benefits young people’s mental health
By Vanessa Panter at PQA – Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts The health of our children and young people has never been more important. Analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) finds that the number of children and young people accessing treatment for mental health conditions in England has risen by 27% (from 628,454 to 798,479) […]