News
June 4, 2019
Latest waiting time figures highlight need for radical transformation of child mental health services
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls for a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention as latest figures highlight the NHS in Scotland is failing to meet mental health treatment times.
News
May 15, 2019
Coalition welcomes review by Scottish Government of legally binding pupil support plans
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition welcomes the announcement of a Scottish Government review of legally binding co-ordinated support plans.
News
May 13, 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week launches
Letter to the media - the Scottish Children's Services marks Mental Health Awareness Week by calling for more care and support to be made available to those with dissatisfaction over their body image before this potentially escalates into more serious mental health disorders.
News
April 22, 2019
The number of pupils identified with autism, dyslexia and other conditions has increased dramatically, reinforcing calls for greater support
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition calls for greater resourcing to support children and young people with additional support needs as new figures highlight dramatic increases in conditions.
Writing in The Herald, Lynn Bell from coalition member, LOVE learning, marks Autism Awareness Week by highlighting the challenges faced by those with autism and that while much has been achieved in raising awareness, there is still much more to be done.
News
March 29, 2019
Alternative therapies play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs
Writing in The Scotsman, Yvonne Gaston from coalition member, Spark of Genius, highlights that alternative therapies can pay immense dividends when dealing with vulnerable children and young people, reducing pressure on mental health services.
News
March 12, 2019
Concerns raised over support to escalating number of children needing additional support as spending is cut
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition calls for greater resourcing to support children and young people with additional support needs as new figures reveal that spend per ASN pupil has slumped dramatically.
News
March 4, 2019
Coalition urges employers to look beyond the label as we mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
As we mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the Scottish Children's Services Coalition urges employers to look beyond the label when it comes to young people with additional needs.
News
January 15, 2019
Coalition urges Government action to deliver support for those children with complex needs
The Scottish Children's Services Coalition calls on the Scottish Government to urgently review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs.
News
December 7, 2018
Jackie Blair – Mainstreaming is always the ideal, but it may not work for all children with ASN
Writing in The Scotsman, Jackie Blair, Director of Education at coalition member, Spark of Genius, highlights that while mainstreaming of those children and young people with additional support needs is the ideal, greater resourcing is required to give adequate support.
