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Latest policy news and developments affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For news that is no longer current visit the directory or use the search facility.

Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of Consultation Responses, 27/06/08 [S]
Scottish Government publication of the analysis of consultation responses on policy proposals for secondary legislation in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

HMICS - Thematic Inspection: Care of Detained and Arrested Children, 26/06/08 [S]
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland report resulting from a thematic inspection of police forces into the care of detained and arrested children in Scotland.

Helping you meet the costs of learning: Students with dependent children 2008-2009, 26/06/08 [S]
Scottish Government publication giving an overview of the funding available for learners, or those thinking about learning, with dependent children, and is a useful guide to practitioners giving advice to learners.

Annual Population Survey in Scotland 2007: A Compendium of Labour Market Statistics, 26/06/08 [S]
National Statistics publication from the results of the Annual Population Survey 2007 presenting a statistical analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are provided at Scotland and sub-Scotland levels.

New look school meals for next term, 26/06/08 [S]
The Scottish Parliament has passed legislation to make school meals healthier. From August, primary schools will no longer provide sweets and fizzy juice but will offer at least two portions of fruit and vegetables and lunchtime, serve oily fish once every three weeks, limit deep fried items to 3 items a week and only serve chips as part of a nutritionally balanced meal.

Cooking Bus starts rolling, 26/06/08 [S]
Scottish Government launch of Scotland's first 'Cooking Bus'. The bus will provide on board cooking lessons teaching the basics of cooking and healthy eating skills to children, parents, teachers and community groups.

Kinship Care Oral Question, 26/06/08 [S]
During Question Time on 26 June 2008, Mary Mulligan (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive how many local authorities are currently paying kinship care payments to grandparents.

Royal Hospital for Sick Children Oral Question, 26/06/08 [S]
During Question Time on 26 June 2008, Mike Pringle (LD) asked the Scottish Executive what assessment has been made of the demographic and other factors that will affect the future capacity needs of the planned new Royal hospital for sick children at Little France, Edinburgh.

Plagiocephaly Oral Question, 26/06/08 [S]
During Question Time on 26 June 2008, Joe Fitzpatrick (SNP) asked the Scottish Government what steps have been taken to raise awareness of plagiocephaly.

Health Improvement for Children and Young People Oral Question, 26/06/08 [S]
During Question Time on 26 June 2008, Iain Smith (LD) asked the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking in partnership with local authorities to improve the health of children and young people.

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