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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Young people should limit time spent on social media
​Survey indicates young people may feel more depressed when they access social media
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Robert Armour
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MSPs discover many councils failing vulnerable pupils
A committee of MSPs has called on the Scottish Government to review funding Scottish state school pupils with additional support needs
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Huge increase in Scots children seeking support for exam stress
​School children in Scotland reporting stress-related problems more than ever before
NEWS 12 May 2017 by Robert Armour
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Success for Scots school pupils in Big Peddle challenge
Project encourages children to use alternative forms of transport including bikes and scooters
NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Sexism in the media is putting girls off politics
​Research shows girls are being discouraged from engaging because of the way they are portrayed in the media
NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Prince Philip praised for charity work as he steps down from public office
"Tireless" charity work of HRH Duke of Edinburgh applauded
NEWS 4 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Funds available so charities can create jobs
Cash is available which will allow charities to create new jobs
NEWS 2 May 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Child abuse charity founder dies still fighting for justice
Frank Docherty and his siblings were abused while in care in Scotland in the 1950s
NEWS 1 May 2017 by Susan Smith
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SNP told: don’t tell us how to raise our kids
Lesley Scott says named person legislation is dictatorial and authoritarian
OPINION 27 April 2017 Guest post
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Scotland’s schools let down vulnerable pupils
A coalition of charities has said austerity measures in council-run schools are set to create far bigger financial problems in the future
NEWS 25 April 2017 by Susan Smith
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