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Scouts to reward MSPs with badges for raising issues

MSPs will need to carry out at least four tasks and raise issues related to young people within the Scottish Parliament to earn the reward

NEWS 27 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell

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NEWS 27 February 2017 by Robert Armour

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New name for abuse survivors’ fund

A fund providing vital support for people who have experienced in-care abuse has been renamed

NEWS 21 February 2017 by Graham Martin

Scots volunteer more than rest of the UK

More than half of young Scots carry out volunteering work - higher than in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

NEWS 21 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell

10-year strategy needs to reform approach to mental health and wellbeing

Tam Baillie, children and young people's commissioner in Scotland, says getting the balance right between universal and targeted service provision is key

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Duncan to lead review of care system

Scotland's First Minister has appointed Fiona Duncan to lead an independent review of Scotland's system for looked-after children

NEWS 17 February 2017 by Susan Smith

Half a million for young Scots to brighten their futures

The Big Lottery Fund has awarded nearly half a million pounds to projects working to support young people to improve their prospects in life

NEWS 15 February 2017 by Susan Smith

Girls turn to Youtube because sex education is failing them

Major research by the YWCA Scotland uncovers serious failings in school sex education that is putting the wellbeing of young women at risk

NEWS 14 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Someone gets in touch with the NSPCC every hour over adults using drugs in front of children

Someone gets in touch with the NSPCC every hour over adults using drugs in front of children

NEWS 13 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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