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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.
March 20, 2020

Coalition urges government to 'up its game' over rise in number of young people with mental illness being treated in non-specialist wards

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition is urging the Scottish Government to up its game in response to an increased number of young people with mental health problems being admitted to adult wards.
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.
March 3, 2020

Latest waiting time figures highlight urgent need for budget for mental health

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.
February 25, 2020

Coalition raises major concerns over falling levels of attainment for pupils with additional support needs

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition responds to concerns over a fall in attainment levels for those with additional support needs.
February 3, 2020

Call for Scottish budget for mental health for children and young people

With an increasing demand on services, the Scottish Children's Services Coalition is calling on the Scottish Government to deliver a ‘Budget for Mental Health’ this week.
January 2, 2020

Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift a child can possess

Writing in The Scotsman, Lynn Bell from coalition member LOVE learning, highlights the need for increased support to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people.
December 10, 2019

Almost a third of pupils with additional support needs while support falls

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition responds to a record number of children and young people with additional support needs.
December 3, 2019

Latest waiting time figures highlight need for transformational change to tackle child mental health crisis

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition responds to the latest NHS waiting time figures for mental health treatment, calling for a transformational change in services to tackle the current mental health crisis.
October 10, 2019

World Mental Health Day highlights a need for greater mental health support

In a letter to the media marking World Mental Health Day, the Scottish Children's Services Coalition comments on the need for greater prevention and early intervention to improve mental health.
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