News
Charities with income under £200k to be exempt from water charges
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement this week following a public consultation, signalling the end to the current complicated system which only allows charities earning under £75k annually to apply for exemption.
The government has stepped in with a package of concessions to help most small charities and amateur sports groups with measures which include a 50% discount for charities earning between £200,000-£300,000 and a two year graduated transition for charities not eligible for exemption. Nicola Sturgeon said the new scheme will start from April 2015 with £2m government cash, shored up with £4.5m from Scottish Water. More info...
500 Children's Panel Members Needed
An appeal has been issued for more people to become Children’s Panel members. Up to 500 new panel members are required to help make vital decisions about children’s futures throughout Scotland, including in Glasgow. Read more...
Article 10 Project Launched
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has launched its Article 10 Project so that human rights are widely recognised as a set of values and standards that unite us all, that help deliver better public services and are there when we need them. The project is named after Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The project seeks to encourage people to consider how human rights can be helpful to their own and their families' lives. The HRCS website provides a range of 'wee briefings' on specific topics such as welfare, the economy, immigration and general resources on human rights and article 10. Read more...
Welfare Reform Putting Children at Risk
Research carried out by Barnardo’s Scotland and NSPCC Scotland into 14 Intensive Family Support Services across Scotland, discovered that services were struggling to cope with increased demand. Pre-existing problems such as mental health problems, substance misuse and relationship breakdowns are being exacerbated by the impact of the reforms as the most vulnerable families struggle to cope financially. Read more...
Play on Pedals in Glasgow
Play on Pedals, a collaborative project between CTC, the national cycling charity, Play Scotland, Glasgow Bike Station and Cycling Scotland is funded by People’s Postcode Lottery Dream Fund until January 2016. Working with local ‘hero organisations’ Play on Pedals will ensure all 7,500 four year olds in Glasgow have the chance to learn to ride a bike before they start school. Find out more...
Policy & guidance
Annual Report for the Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland 2014
The Child Poverty Act 2010 requires Scottish Ministers to publish a child poverty strategy and to lay an annual report in the Scottish Parliament on measures it has taken to progress the Strategy. This is the third annual report on the strategy. Read the report...
National Practice Guidance on Early Learning and Childcare
This national practice guidance sets the context for high quality Early Learning and Childcare as set out in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.Read the guidance...
Opportunities For All - Post-16 transitions - Policy and Practice Framework
This publication is a refresh of the Post 16 Policy and Practice Framework and positions post 16 transition planning within the context of the delivery of both Curriculum for Excellence and Opportunities for All. Read the Policy and Practice framework
Opportunities For All: Post 16 Transitions Data Practice Framework
The Data Practice Framework sets out the how information should be shared between partners to support the transitions young people make through learning. The Framework also contains the Statutory Guidance for the information sharing provisions in the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013. Read the Data Practice Framework
Children’s Commissioner’s annual report laid before Parliament
The Commissioner’s annual report for the 2013/14 financial year was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 6th August 2014, and discusses work done over the previous year.
Read the report...
The Play Return: A review of the wider impact of play initiatives
To support Playday 2014, the Children’s Play Policy Forum released a report presenting evidence to build the case for improving the play opportunities of children and young people.
Read the report...
Research and analysis
This section features the latest consultations, research and analysis relating to children and families.
Together is seeking evidence on child rights in Scotland
What are your views & experiences of the fulfillment of children's rights in Scotland? Together is seeking written evidence to inform its State of Children's Rights report. Evidence can cover any area of children and young people's lives, their rights or services affecting them. Read more..
Mental Health (Scotland) Bill: call for written evidence
The Health and Sport Committee has launched a call for written evidence in order to inform its consideration of the Mental Health (Scotland) Bill. Read more...
Consultation on draft Regulations relating to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014
This is a consultation on the second set of draft Regulations for the Act, of which the deadline is 18th August 2014. Read more...
Consultation on the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004
The Scottish Government are consulting on technical changes with the aim to help practitioners use existing antisocial behaviour legislation and systems more effectively. Read more...
Public consultation on European Commission's Impact Assessment guidelines
The European Commission is revising its Impact Assessment guidelines and is seeking stakeholders’ views on the draft revised guidelines, to continue its strengthening and improvement. Find out more...
Child Poverty Measurement Framework - The Wider Evidence Base
The paper presents the wide range of data collected as part of the process of developing the measurement framework for Scotland’s Child Poverty Strategy presented in the 2014 Annual Report on Child Poverty. Read the paper...
Child performance consultation responses published
Responses to the consultation on the national arrangements for child performance have now been published. Read the responses...
Views & experiences of the Children’s Hearings System
Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) published new research on the experiences of children, young people and adults of the Children’s Hearings System on 16th July 2014. Read the report and animated film here.
Independent review of childcare workforce
Professor Iram Siraj is chairing an independent review of early learning and childcare and out of school care, and is seeking the views of individuals and organisations with an interest in this area. Read more....
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Latest Funding
These are just some of the latest updates on funding that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
Big Lottery Communities & Families Funding
For projects supporting children 0-8 and their families. Communities & Families grants between £250 - £10,000 to be spent within 12 months. More info...
Big Lottery Young Start GrantsFunding
For projects supporting young people 8 -24: Young Start grants between £10,000 and £50,000 for up to two years. More info
Awards for All Scotland re-opens
The programme will also now be operated as a partnership by sportscotland and Big Lottery Fund. New application form, including the guidance, can be downloaded from the Big Lottery website. More info...
Jeans for Genes Grants
UK charity Jeans for Genes is now accepting applications through its 2015 Grants programme. Jeans for Genes raises funds for research into serious genetic disorders affecting thousands of children such as cystic fibrosis, haemophilia and sickle cell. The grants available range from £500 - £25,000 and applications need to be submitted by a UK-based support group or UK-registered charity working with children (18 or under) affected by genetic disorders. The deadline for applications is 30th September 2014. More info...
Cash 4 Clubs: Funding Scheme For Sports Clubs
Re-opens 1st September 2014. Sports clubs registered with their sport's National Governing Body or local authority can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in their sustainability. The closing date for applications will be the 30th September 2014. More info...
Hilton in the Community - Funding for Children and Young People
Registered Charities that work with young people can apply for grants ranging from a few hundred pounds up to £30,000 per year for up to 2 years for work on: children and young people with disabilities; children and young people who are sick in hospital; children and young people who are homeless; children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care). The next closing date for applications is the 14th October 2014. More info...
Safer Communities Awards 2015
The Safer Communities Awards celebrates excellence and innovation in community safety. The categories for this year's awards are: Early Intervention and Education; Innovative Media Campaign; Strengthening Community Engagement and Resilience; Wider Partnership. The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 October 2014. More info...
Volant Charitable Trust
Registered charities can apply for grants of over £10,000 funding to alleviate effects of poverty on women & children.
The deadline for applications is 9th January 2015. For projects based in Scotland only, with funding requests of up to and including £10,000 per annum, applications are dealt with by Foundation Scotland. More info...
The Teddy Bear Foundation
The Teddy Bear Foundation provides small grants to schools and organisations who work to improve the lives of children with special needs in Scotland. There are no complicated forms to fill in and you can apply any time. Just tell them why you would like the money, what it’s for and email your request to info@theteddybearfoundation.org. More info...
Resources
Visit the Scottish Government website's page on GIRFEC for background information and to access resources to support GIRFEC including:-
UNICEF Child Rights LaunchPad
The Child Rights Launchpad will take children and young people on a journey to experience their rights. This simple game can be used from the classroom to the youth club, with large or small groups. Find out more...
New Children’s Advocacy Guide
The Scottish Government has added a new children's advocacy section to their website, to be used as a guide for anyone who advocates for a child or young person. Read the guide...
Equally Ours: sharing stories about human rights
Equally Ours is a partnership between eight charities providing a communications hub and aiming to inspire everyone to understand how human rights benefit all of us in the UK, every day, in very practical ways. Read the briefing..
National Practice Guidance on Early Learning and Childcare
This national practice guidance sets the context for high quality Early Learning and Childcare as set out in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The guidance seeks to support practitioners in all settings and areas of Scotland who are delivering early learning and childcare. Read the guidance... |
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Events & training
GCVS Everyone's Children - FREE Training event
- 9.45am – 12.00pm Thursday 18th September 2014
- Albany Learning and Conference Centre 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS
The second of a series of free training events on GIRFEC related issues offered by GCVS Everyone’s Children Project. This event will focus on information sharing between agencies and the implementation of GIRFEC. Book now...
GCVS Glasgow’s Single Outcome Agreement and Implementation Plans - FREE
- 9.45am – 12.00pm Friday 12th September 2014
- The Albany Learning and Conference Centre 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS
This is an opportunity to hear about Glasgow’s Single Outcome Agreement, its priorities and how Glasgow Community Planning Partnership is progressing with implementation plans. Book now...
Inclusive Play Review: consultation events
- Monday 8th – Friday 12th September 2014 10:00-12:30
- Dundee, Glasgow, Dingwall
The last few spaces remain for three consultation events which will test and challenge themes, questions and findings relating to the context, current practices, barriers and aspirations around inclusive play in Scotland. Book now...
From act to practice: practitioner seminars
- Tuesday 2nd September – Tuesday 2nd December 2014
- Locations across Scotland
CELCIS and Cl@n Childlaw have been commissioned by the Scottish Government to run a series of events about the implementation of the Children’s Hearing (Scotland) Act 2011. Book now..
Mellow Parenting Group for Parents who have Learning Disabilities with a pre school child
- One day a week for 16 weeks begins 24th September, 10am-2.15pm,
- To refer call Equal Say Advocacy 0141 556 3477 - Jenn Hall, Amanda Muir or Della Collins.
Scottish Pre-school Play Association National Conference
- Saturday 4th October
- Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
Early Years Policy and Practice Now: What’s Happening in Scotland? 10% early bird reductions until 31 August. Book now...
Early Years Policy and Practice Now: What’s Happening in Scotland?
- Scottish Pre-school Play Association’s National Conference
- Saturday 4 October 2014, Glasgow Hilton City Centre
Who should attend? Anyone who works within the early years sector. Whether you are a decision maker or delivering change on the ground, this conference will be of benefit to you. For more information and booking details visit www.sppa.org.uk or phone to reserve a place on 0141 221 4148.
Child Protection training – free
- Child Sexual Abuse Monday 6th October 2014
- VYP and Sexual Exploitation 23 October 2014
Any enquiries to sw_glasgowcpc@sw.glasgow.gov.uk
Scottish Pre-school Play Association’s Human Rights Tour 2014
- Wednesday 8th October 2014
- Menzies Irvine Hotel, Ayrshire
Universal human rights. Written down in 1948. Relevant forever? Come and join the conversation and be part of the 4th year of the Human Rights Tour. Book now...
Baby & Child First Aid - delivered by British Red Cross
- Wednesday 15th October 2014
- The Albany Learning and Conference Centre 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS
Learn simple and easy to remember first aid skills. Relaxed and informal, using everyday scenarios and items - Cost - £10.00 per person. To book your place visit our Eventbrite page and pay online. Please note there will be a small admin fee incurred for online payments. Book now...
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