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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Tory and media Brexit rhetoric is toxic and chauvinistic
Jackie Brock calls out Theresa May on damaging and contradictory messages that are again excluding the UK’s children and young people from a major issue
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
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We took the government to court so can you
Fraser Sutherland says taking the government to court is part of Scotland’s democracy growing up
OPINION 30 March 2017 Guest post
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Take That have a special message for Kiltwalkers
The pop trio are urging those taking part to never forget what they are walking for
NEWS 29 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Swinney: Not all named person debate has been helpful
John Swinney explains why he believes having a named person for every child will improve family life in Scotland
OPINION 28 March 2017 Guest post
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Sexist Daily Mail puts young women off politics
Angry young members of Girlguiding Scotland have hit out at the Daily Mail for its "Legs-it" front page featuring Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon
NEWS 28 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
#IncludED in the Main?! Still work to be done
Jan Savage explains why the Scottish Parliament is debating how to improve education for children with learning disabilities this week
OPINION 27 March 2017 Guest post
 
Scotland’s child refugee guardianship service sees demand go up
Scottish minister hails a charity-run service for unaccompanied child refugees as it sees demand double
NEWS 27 March 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Government unveils plan to meet 2020 childcare promise
The Scottish Government has revealed its 31 point plan to ensure it can fulfill its promise to provide 1140 hours of free early years childcare by 2020
NEWS 24 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Child sex abuse reports hit record high
Charity calls for comprehensive national approach to prevention
NEWS 23 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young Scots set to take over parliament
Event gives young Scots their say on pressing issues affecting their lives
NEWS 22 March 2017 by Rab Armour
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