News
December 1, 2020
Mental health emergency warning as more than 1,000 children have been waiting more than a year for treatment
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading independent and third sector providers of children’s services, has warned of a “mental health emergency” as new figures published today (1st December 2020) indicate that more than 1,000 children and […]
News
October 10, 2020
World Mental Health Day
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition marks World Mental Health Day with a call for mental health to be treated on a par with physical health and to ensure that children and young people get the mental health support that they need, when they need it.
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for a "national crusade" to tackle a slump in requests for mental health support during lockdown.
News
June 16, 2020
Coalition raises major concerns over falling levels of school leavers with additional support needs in positive destinations
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition raises concerns calls for greater resourcing to address fallng levels of school leavers with additional support needs moving into positive destinations.
News
June 2, 2020
Latest waiting time figures highlight perfect COVID-19 storm for children’s mental health
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition raises concerns over a potential "perfect storm" for children's mental health as we come out of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Writing in The Scotsman, Lynn Bell from coalition member LOVE learning, highlights the need for increased support for those with additional support needs, including mental health problems, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for greater support for children with additional support needs during the COVID-19 crisis as figures highlight that the number of specialist support teachers has declined.
News
March 23, 2020
Vulnerable youngsters in Scotland hit with postcode lottery of financial support
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition raises concerns over cuts in spending on those children and young people with additional support needs. This article appeared in The Herald.
News
March 4, 2020
Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the Scottish Children's Services Coalition highlights the incredible benefits for employers in taking on on a Modern Apprentice from more excluded groups, such as those who are disabled and care experienced.
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for increased investment in mental health services to address the current mental health crisis, with a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention.
