December 07/February 08 – In the Press
- Behaviour
- Schools
- Families
- Additional support
- Young people looked after
- Mental health
- Substance misuse
- Childrens services
- Young peoples' voices
Behaviour
In this section you will find press stories which highlight current opinions in respect of Scotland’s education system.
Teacher attacks reach record high
The number of violent and verbal attacks against teachers in Scottish schools has increased by a record 4.3%, new council figures show.
Schools
In this section you will find press stories which highlight current opinions and developments in respect of Scotland’s education system.
Education Department - Budget plans
Fiona Hyslop is the cabinet secretary in charge of education and lifelong learning, which is responsible for further and higher education, skills and training, young people and social care.
Scotland slips in schools league
Scottish schools are falling behind their foreign counterparts in maths, English and science, according to a new international study.
Nurseries 'better' with teachers
Children do better in nurseries with trained teachers, according to a report from schools inspectors.
Learning mentors help with emotions
A leading psychotherapist has called for "learning mentors" to be introduced in Scottish schools.
Council 'has tackled illiteracy'
A council claims to have virtually wiped out illiteracy in its schools.
Going, Going, Gone
A literacy programme is 'wiping out' a lot of illiteracy and dyslexia, according to its architect. The educational psychologist behind the West Dunbartonshire 10-year literacy programme has made the dramatic claim that it is "wiping out" a lot of dyslexia, as well as eradicating illiteracy.
Youth Work and Schools
The YouthLink Scotland Policy Forum has set up a short life Working Group to look at the relationship between Youth Work and Schools. This is in line with the National Youth Work Strategy and the creation of a new national development officer post to work with schools and the youth work sector improving links across the sectors and improving ultimate benefits for young people. For further information about Youth Work and Schools email: ihay@youthlink.co.uk or phone 0131 313 2488.
Families
In this section you will find new stories relating to the issues of families and young people who are disaffected or excluded from school.
Slacking off on poverty fight?
Has the fight against poverty stalled in Scotland?
Effective approach to supporting families
New research has been published which evaluates the CHILDREN 1ST Directions Projects in the west of Scotland and concludes that early, targeted family support can bring real results for children and their families.
Dare to Care: Make Time to End Child Poverty’ campaign.
CSV’s new campaign ‘Dare to Care’ aims to raise awareness of what it is like to grow up in poverty. The campaign is asking volunteers to donate their time and expertise to help improve the life experience and chances of children living in poverty. Volunteers will receive an action pack and also be eligible to apply for a small grant of £50 to help with set up costs.
For more information visit http://www.daretocarecampaign.org.uk/ and contact Sarah Bromley sbromley@csv.org.uk
Plan to assist homeless children
A pilot project is to be launched to provide educational support to children from homeless families across Dumfries and Galloway.
NHS ‘fails’ deprived communities
University of Glasgow study finds that the increased burden of ill health in socio-economically deprived areas results in high demands on primary care and is associated with poorer access to care, less time spent with the doctor and higher GP stress.
Additional support
In this section you will find press stories which consider issues surrounding young people with additional support needs and approaches which are being implemented to improve and enhance their experience of school.
Youth Work in Schools: Good Practice Examples
There will be space in the Special Edition of the Link Magazine, sponsored by Learning Teaching Scotland (LTS) for up to eight good practice articles on youth work in schools. Please let Julie Wilson know as soon as possible if you wish to submit an article by phone on 0131 313 2488 or email at jwilson@youthlink.co.uk
Books that have changed minds
Hidden animals, ghosts and teen romance have converted even reluctant readers into expert book critics.
I care how you feel
A world-first scheme to boost whole-community confidence is being piloted.
Funding plea for migrant pupils
Emergency funding is needed to help schools cope with an influx of migrant pupils, a teachers' union has said.
Children’s Choice Award
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People wants young people aged 18 or under living in Scotland to tell them about an adult who makes a positive difference in their life. Nominees could win a quality digital camera and one of 10 iPod shuffles.
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Asylum Seekers
Young asylum-seekers in Scotland are to get help to enter further and higher education. The Scottish Government has introduced new regulations in the Scottish Parliament to take effect in January 2008, designed to give young asylum seekers access to financial support for post-school education provided they have lived in Scotland for at least three years.
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In Kind
In Kind is a charitable organisation which re-distributes new goods donated by some of Britain’s best-known manufacturers and retailers to hundreds of voluntary organisations. Goods include toys; toiletries; tools; household appliances and cleaning products; clothes, shoes, sportswear and gear; bedding and linen; and office supplies.
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Young people looked after
In this section you will find press stories relating to the education of young people who are looked after away from home.
Call for care home abuse centre
A centre should be established to help former victims of abuse in children's homes, a report has suggested.
Mental health
In this section you will find current stories relating to young people, mental health and education.
NCH Launches Growing Strong Campaign
NCH Scotland has launched our campaign, Growing Strong, to highlight the huge impact emotional wellbeing has on young people’s futures. NCH want to ensure that every child and young person has the self-esteem, resilience and social skills they need to succeed in life.
Substance misuse
In this section you will find current stories relating to the issue of substance misuse and young people who are disaffected or excluded from school.
Children’s services
In this section you will find news about the development of children’s services in Scotland.
Opening of New Crannog Centre for Dumfries and Galloway
Ailleen Campbell MSP, Scotland’s youngest MSP, officially open’s Aberlour’s new purpose built centre for young people who need help and support to continue in education and remain in their community.
Barnardo's centre marks birthday
The Bo'ness Education and Family Support Centre has marked its 21st birthday with a visit from Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
Lochview has the winning formula
A nursery in one of Glasgow's poorest areas has received one of the best inspection reports ever published in Scotland.
Youth Borders
Thanks to the assistance of the Youth Opportunities Fund, Youth Borders was born on 1st October 2007. Youth Borders will focus predominantly on training and capacity building the voluntary youth work sector in the Scottish Borders, as well as being a supportive mechanism for young people to express their views and aspirations. For further information email: danny@youthborders.org.uk
Community Cash Awards
Do the young people you work with have a great idea to benefit their community, but need funding to get it off the ground? The Prince’s Trust Scotland is launching Community Cash Awards, a cash award for sound solutions to community issues. For more information, contact Deirdre on 0141 204 4409 or email: Deirdre.mcauley@prince-trust.org.uk
The Youth Music Initiative
The Youth Music Initiative has a Training and Continuing Professional Development fund aimed at supporting individual musicians, music facilitators and organisations providing music making activities for children and young people.
Applications will be received up to 18 February 2008. For further information please contact caroline.winn@scottisharts.org.uk or call 0131 240 2522.
Clore Duffield Performing Arts Awards
Organisations such as registered charities, youth groups, limited companies and schools that wish to undertake activities that enable young people aged 0-18 to experience the performing arts are eligible to apply for funding. Eligible organisations can apply for funding that cover every aspect of the performing arts including opera, dance, musical theatre, the spoken word and theatre.
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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has announced that the next application date for its UK grant making programmes is the 2nd January 2008. The Trust tends to fund work that is on a national level and there are no maximum grant limits.
Community RePaint UK Network
Community RePaint UK distributed 200,000 litres of paint with a market value of £800,000 in 2006 to voluntary sector groups throughout the UK
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ICT Connect Bursaries
Community organisations can get a grant of up to £150 to visit another group and find out how it uses technology. You could learn how to make telephone calls over the internet, use video conferencing or something new for you.
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BBC Children in Need
Supports not-for-profit organisation working disadvantaged children and young people aged under 18. This includes children and young people with any kind of disability, behavioural problems and those living in deprived areas. Grants can be awarded for up to three years.
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Young people’s voices
In this section you will find current stories reflecting young people’s opinions about issues which affect them.
School work priority for children
Children think their education is more important than getting on with their family, according to research.
Teen 24: Living in a remote village
Teenagers have been given the chance to talk about issues affecting them in a series of special reports on BBC News 24.
Pupils choose best bedtime reads
A ghost story set in Stirling, a teenage romance and a book of Scots nursery rhymes have been named Scotland's top books for children.
