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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 For news that is no longer current visit the directory or use the search facility.

Evaluation of the Cultural Pathfinder Programme in Scotland, 02/07/09 [S]
The Cultural Pathfinder Programme in Scotland was developed by the Scottish Government to support local authorities and their partners to explore ways of widening access to, and participation in, cultural activities across diverse communities.

Follow up Survey of Leavers From Scottish Schools: Leavers from School Year 2007/08, 30/06/09 [S]
The Scottish Government has published statistics from the Skills Development Scotland follow-up survey of school leavers destinations 2007/08.

Evaluation of Careers Scotland Enhanced Resource Pilot Project, 26/06/09 [S]
The Scottish Government has published an evaluation of Careers Scotland Enhanced Resource Pilot Project which provided schools with a carrer advisor to work with pupils who were identified as being at risk of not making a successful post-school transition.

Draft Children's Hearings Bill, 26/06/09 [S]
The Scottish Government has published a working draft of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Bill to enable discussions with interested parties over the summer before the legislation is introduced to the Scottish Parliament in the autumn.

School Closures Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S}
During Question Time on 25 June Hugh Henry (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive whether it will review its procedures on school closures.

Alcohol Summit Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 25 June 2009 Michael Matheson (SNP) asked the First Minister how the outcomes of the Scottish Government's alcohol summit will be taken forward.

Sectarianism Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During First Minister's Question Time on 25 June 2009 Bill Butler (Lab) asked the First Minister when the Scottish Government will present a national anti-sectarianism strategy to the Parliament.

Childhood Smoking Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During Question Time on 25 June 2009 Kenneth Gibson (SNP) asked the Scottish Executive what impact it considers the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill will have on the number of children taking up smoking.

In Vitro Fertilisation Oral Question, 25/06/09 [S]
During Question Time on 25 June 2009 Margaret Curran (Lab) asked the Scottish Executive what it is doing to guarantee that all national health service boards offer three cycles of NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation treatment to those who are eligible.

Class Sizes Written Answer, 25/06/09 [S]
Written Answer given in response to David McLetchie's (Cons) question asking the Scottish Executive whether it will introduce legislation to further limit class sizes.

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