News
October 10, 2018
Stephen McGhee – As we mark World Mental Health Day we need a Budget dedicated to tackling this major public health challenge
Writing in The Herald, Stephen McGhee, Depute Managing Director for coalition member, Spark of Genius, marks World Mental Health Day by calling for greater investment in mental health services in the Scottish Government Budget.
Writing in The Herald, Lynn Bell, CEO of coalition member, Love Learning Scotland, highlights the challenges faced by those children who find their referral for specialist mental health treatment rejected.
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June 5, 2018
Latest waiting time figures highlight a national disgrace in the provision of mental health services
Noting the latest waiting time figuires call on the Scottish Government to increase investment in mental health services for children and young people.
Writing in The Scotsman, Dr Marie Holmes, Clinical Psychologist for coalition member Spark of Genius, highlights the major beneficial impacts clinical psychologists can have on children who have experienced trauma.
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May 7, 2018
Coalition urges Government action to deliver support for those children with complex needs to tackle attainment gap
We call on the Scottish Government to urgently review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs.
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March 13, 2018
Concerns raised over support to escalating number of children needing additional support
We call for additional resourcing for those requiring additional support as new figures show an escalating number of children with additional support needs while specialist teacher numbers slump.
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March 6, 2018
Latest waiting time figures highlight need for greater investment in mental health services
We call on the Scottish Government to increase investment in mental health services for children and young people.
News
February 9, 2018
Coalition calls for urgent investment in pupils requiring additional support at school
We call on the Scottish Government and local authorities to urgently increase investment in pupils with additional support needs (ASN) if it is to deliver genuine inclusion in schools.
News
January 24, 2018
Iain Cameron – Kids in care need more help at school than their peers – let’s give them a better future
Writing in The Scotsman, Iain Cameron, Head Teacher at Spark of Genius’ Caledonian School, discusses why kids in care need more help at school.
News
December 12, 2017
NHS spending on mental health must be increased to help young people at crisis point
Kenny Graham , Head of Education at Falkland House School, writes for the Herald on the need for the Scottish Government to deliver a 'Budget for Mental Health'.
