News
February 29, 2016
Letter to the Media – Employers need to ‘look behind the label’ as we mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
The SCSC marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, urging employers to 'look behind the label' and take on young people with disabilities and care experience.
News
February 25, 2016
Stuart Jacob, Falkland House School – Give those with ASN the support they need into apprenticeships and employment
Stuart Jacob from Falkland House School writes for Friends of the Scotsman, on behalf of the SCSC, on the need to support those with ASN into apprenticeships and employment from generally.
The SCSC notes the concerns of local authorities over budget cuts, urging them not to put our vulnerable children and young people at real risk when it comes to implementing these.
News
February 23, 2016
Press Release – Urgent action called for as more than half Health Boards fail to meet targets for children’s mental health treatment
The SCSC calls on the Scottish Government to act urgently to ensure that NHS Health Boards achieve waiting time targets for access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
News
February 3, 2016
Press Release – Thousands of children in Scotland with Additional Support Needs may be missing out as figures don’t add up for local authorities
The SCSC raises concerns that thousands of Scottish children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) may not be getting the support they are entitled to.