Links
In this section you will find links to information and relevant websites.
Government and Policy
Links to websites where you can find out more about Scotland's government and up to date policy information relating to children and young people in Scotland.
The Scottish Government
The official website of the Scottish Government, the devolved government for Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
The Scottish Parliament
The official website of the Scottish Parliament.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/corporate/index.html
Children in Scotland – Child Policy Information Site
Children in Scotland has developed a new website containing accessible, comprehensive and up-to-date policy information relating to children and young people in Scotland. The website was developed as part of the 4 Nations Child Policy Network.
http://childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/HM Inspectorate of Education
HMIe produce inspection reports on various types of education facility throughout Scotland. They also produce publications giving recommendations and guidance in respect of improving Scottish education.
Voluntary Sector
In this section you will find links to websites which represent and work with voluntary sector organisation within Scotland.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national body representing the voluntary sector. SCVO seeks to advance the values and shared interests of the voluntary sector by fostering co-operation, promoting best practice and delivering sustainable services.
http://www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/Home.aspx
Young People’s voices
In this section you will find links to websites which represent and express the opinions of young people in Scotland.
Scottish Youth Parliament
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) meets at least three times a year, discusses issues which affect young people across Scotland and tries to propose innovative and sometimes radical solutions to these problems and situations. The SYP think that young people in Scotland have the right to have their views listened to and acted upon.
http://www.scottishyouthparliament.org.uk
The Children’s Parliament
The Children’s Parliament aims to provide sustainable and meaningful opportunities for children of 14 and under to engage in local, national and international democratic processes.
http://www.childrensparliament.org.uk/
Dialogue Youth
The aim of Dialogue Youth is to allow young people in Scotland to have a real and effective say in all the services that affect them, how they are designed and delivered, as well as what is also still needed in their communities.
Young Scot
Young Scot provides Scottish youth information for young people between the ages of 12 and 26.
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth is a national organisation committed to the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland.
Media
In this section you will find links to websites which provide the latest national and international education stories.
BBC Online
Read the latest national and international stories updated every minute of everyday.
Guardian Education
Read all the latest national and international education stories.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/0,5429,,00.html
Times Education Supplement Scotland
The TES is the UK’s leading publication covering the world of primary, secondary and further education, as well as being the market leader for teaching job vacancies.
