News - Scottish Children’s Services Coalition

April 11, 2016

Stuart Jacob, Falkland House School - Proof that most are just the job for our employers

Stuart Jacob, Director of Falkland House School and SCSC member, writes in The Herald to raise awareness of the positive contributions those with ASN can bring to the workplace and encourage employers to give all young people an equal chance at a career.

March 30, 2016

Letter to the Media - Increase training and employment opportunities for those with ASN and care experience

The SCSC welcomes calls by political parties to increase the skill levels of our young people and urges all parties to ensure that this includes those with ASN and care experience.

March 23, 2016

Letter to the Media - University placement and bursary pledge for young people with care experience is monumental

The SCSC welcomes Nicola Sturgeon’s pledge to guarantee young people who have spent time in care a place at university and a full bursary.

March 18, 2016

Letter to the Media - Rise in mental health problems for girls a cause of major concern

The SCSC calls for greater investment in mental health services after a study indicates that teenage girls in Scotland suffer some of the worst mental health problems in Europe and North America.

March 15, 2016

Press Release - Manifesto aims to make Scotland one of the best places in the world for vulnerable children and young people to grow up in

The SCSC publishes its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections in May, setting out a series of recommendations for Scotland to be one of the best places in the world for vulnerable children and young people to grow up in.

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.

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.

February 24, 2016

Letter to the Media - Budget cuts will have a major impact on those with ASN

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.

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).

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.

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