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September 1, 2022

Children’s service providers warn of mental health emergency caused by cost-of-living crisis

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition is calling for increased government action to tackle a mental health 'emergency' that is being escalated by the cost-of-living crisis.
July 29, 2022

Investment is key to the future of social care in Scotland

Writing in The Scotsman, Heather Harris from coalition member Spark of Genius calls for urgent measures, including greater investment in social care, to address the current crisis facing the sector.
July 19, 2022

Greater support needed to keep 'The Promise'

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition is welcoming investment by the Scottish Government in services that reduce the number of children entering care, calling for momentum to be maintained in supporting care experienced children and young people.
June 7, 2022

Warning of mental health emergency as child referrals increase by more than 22%

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition is warning of a mental health 'emergency' and called for greatly increased investment as the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the young become clearer.
June 1, 2022

Children's coalition response to the Scottish Government resource spending review

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition responds to the Scottish Government's resource spending review, raising concerns about public service cuts on those with additional support needs.
May 12, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week - letter to the media

Letter to the media from the Scottish Children's Services Coalition marking Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th May).
May 9, 2022

Call for greater resourcing as spending to support vulnerable children is slashed

Cut of £874 per pupil since 2012/13 on spending for those identified with ASN ‘Postcode lottery’ of spending between local authorities on ASN Near doubling in the number of pupils with ASN from 2012 Cut in the number of ASN teachers An alliance of leading providers of children’s services, the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), […]
April 25, 2022

 Children’s coalition urges new councils to focus on children and young people, warning of a ‘lost generation’

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition in its Manifesto for the council elections urges incoming town hall administrations to put the needs of vulnerable children and young people at the very heart of future policy commitments.
April 7, 2022

Complex needs planning that works - Kenny Graham

Writing in The Scotsman for the SCSC, Kenny Graham from member, Falkland House School, calls on the Scottish Government to follow England's approach when it comes to providing support plans for those with the most complex needs.
March 15, 2022

Coalition raises concerns as new figures highlight cuts in specialist support for vulnerable children

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition calls for greater resourcing to support children with additional support needs (ASN), as new figures highlight a slashing in ASN teacher numbers.
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