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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.
March 15, 2022

Increased investment in mental health called for as child referrals increase by more than 27%

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition has called for greatly increased investment in mental health services as the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the young become clearer with referrals increasing by over 27%.
March 8, 2022

Employers urged to 'look beyond the label' for Scottish Apprenticeship Week

Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week, The Scottish Children's Services Coalition urges employers to look 'beyond the label' when taking on an apprentice in this letter to the media.
February 22, 2022

Coalition welcomes increase in school leavers with additional support needs in positive destinations

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition welcomes an increase in school leavers with additional support needs entering a positive destination after leaving school, but raises concerns over impending cuts in services.
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