News

Our news helps everyone working with and for children in need of care and protection, their families and carers, and with care leavers, to keep up to speed with what's going on in the sector, here in Scotland, and further afield.


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SCRA Official Statistics 2016/17

08 August 2017
The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administrator (SCRA) has published their official statistics for 2016/17.


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Consultation process launched for healthcare forensic medical services

03 August 2017
Consultation process launched for healthcare forensic medical services for people that have experiences, alongside other things,…


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Clarity over registration requirements for continuing care

27 July 2017
The introduction of Continuing Care has raised questions about how staff and services should be registered with the SSSC and the…


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New institute to inspire better future for children

28 June 2017
Deputy First Minister John Swinney welcomes University of Strathclyde’s ambitious plans to support children facing adversity glo…


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Educational Outcomes for Scotland’s Looked After Children statistics published

21 June 2017
Looked after school leavers continue to have lower levels of attainment and lower proportions are in positive post-school desti…