Families

Hearings for Children: the Report of the Hearings System Working Group Scottish Government Response

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Report

Date published: Dec 2023

Following a 20-month review of the children’s hearings system, “Hearings for
Children: The report of the Hearings System Working Group” was published on 25
May 2023. It sets out an ambitious package of recommendations. The report
identifies significant potential reforms aiming to ensure that the system; its leaders;
policymakers; managers, and practitioners can better support children in need of
care and protection.


Children's hearings redesign - policy proposals: consultation

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Report

Date published: 2024

Consultation on the redesign of Scotland’s children’s hearings system to build on its strengths so that it can deliver the best possible experience to the children and families in need of its support. It focusses on areas which may require changes to the law.


Best Start, Bright Futures: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2022 to 2026

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Report

Date published:

Best Start, Bright Futures sets out how the Scottish Government will work together to deliver on Scotland's national mission to tackle child poverty. It is not solely a plan for the Scottish Government, it is a plan for all of Scotland, recognising the contribution all parts of society must make to deliver the change needed for children and families.


THEY GIVE ME COURAGE

Author / Creator: Helen Baillot

Media type: Report

Date published: 2016

Evaluation report of the Scottish Refugee Council's family keywork service.


Child Care or Caring About Children?

Author / Creator: Marion Macleod

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published:

Scotland has a system of support for children in their early years which is a patchwork of initiatives, fixes, legacy services and omissions. What we do not have is a single, well thought- through integrated service. This is what Scotland’s children need.