March/April 07 – In the Press
- Behaviour
- Families
- Young people looked after
- Schools
- Substance misuse
- Childrens services
- Additional support
- Young peoples' voices
Behaviour
In this section you will find press stories which highlight current opinions in respect of Scotland’s education system.
New Service to Stamp out Bullying
Helping organisations that work with children and young people deal quickly and effectively with bullying - wherever it arises - is one of the key aims for the Executive's new anti-bullying service: Respect me.
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Divide does not conquer
To help pupils with discipline problems, look at their educational needs instead of segregating them - or worse, demonising them.
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Problem of the pecking others
Bullying is widespread, it can destroy lives and even lead to suicide. But some methods of intervention can worsen the situation. A new worldwide study claims a whole-school approach is the best way to tackle the problem effectively.
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Violence ‘driving teachers away’
Teachers are warning that pupils' violent behaviour is causing staff to leave the profession.
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Dynamite in small packages
The youngest children may be the ones who lash out at teachers, says one authority that has created special units for them.
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Pupils caught in Truancy Campaign
A crackdown on truancy by Tayside Police and Dundee City Council caught 71 pupils out of school in one week.
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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.
Working for Families
The Executive's Working for Families (WFF) programme has helped nearly 12,000 parents across Scotland over its first two years.
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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.
Schools
In this section you will find press stories which highlight current opinions and developments in respect of Scotland’s education system.
Attainment and School Leavers Qualifications 2005-06
This Statistics Publication Notice presents information on the attainment of National Qualifications by pupils attending publicly funded secondary schools and by school leavers.
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Teacher numbers rising
Teacher numbers in Scotland are on the up and the Executive is on track to meet its 53,000 target later this year, acording to the latest statistics.
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Off the wall approach in Midlothian
Letting children decide what they want to learn increases their motivation levels. That is the clear message from accounts by teachers who have used the Learning Wall, a method being tried out in Midlothian schools.
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If it is P1, it’s play school
The formal approach to learning and teaching infants must make way for more fun and an activity-based curriculum.
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Schools scheme ‘could do better’
A new report has found that a £86m Scottish Government scheme to promote a "can-do" attitude in Scotland's schools could do better itself.
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‘Victorian’ way must change
The Schools of Ambition programme has almost doubled in size and this time much of the focus is on the Neet group.
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The way forward
The emphasis in enterprise education is likely to switch to work-based vocational programmes after these emerged as the biggest challenge in the Scottish Government's £86 million Determined to Succeed policy.
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Union rejects ‘skills academies’
A teaching union claims Labour's plans for skills academies could lead to a return to separate schools for the brighter pupils.
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EIS Launches major ‘Vote for Education’ election advertising campaign
Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is campaigning for education to be the top priority for Scotland’s politicians, and is encouraging Scottish voters to find out about each party’s policies on education and to use their vote in support of Scottish education.
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Inspectors give school top marks
A primary school with a roll of 264 pupils has claimed the title of Scotland's best school.
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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.
Mistaken identity
Fife is the largest single user of drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Scotland, but it may be that medication is being given to youngsters with normal mood swings.
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New efforts to kick habit
Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency is to play a key role in schools' drugs education.
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Pledge sought from addict parents
Drug-taking parents will be asked to sign contracts with treatment agencies in a bid to protect their children, according to new plans.
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Children’s services
In this section you will find news about the development of children’s services in Scotland.
Year of Action for Young People
Deputy Education Minister Robert Brown marked the Executive's plan to get more young people more involved - Moving Forward - a strategy for improving young people's chances through youth work.
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Child Protection measures passed
MSPs have passed a bill which will strengthen vetting procedures for those working with children and other vulnerable groups.
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Manifesto for 2007 Election
Children in Scotland have launched their manifesto for the 2007 Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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Opening of new Children 1st Centre in Midlothian
Children 1st celebrated the opening of a fantastic new centre in Midlothian recently with Communities Minister and local MSP Rhona Brankin, and Scotsport presenter Grant Stott.
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Youth Work Year of Action Grant Scheme’s Launched
The Youth Work Facilities Improvement Fund is funded by the Scottish Government and administered by YouthLink Scotland. Monies need to be spent and invoices submitted by 29 February 2008. Applications should be with YouthLink Scotland on or before the 6 July 2007.
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Fund for Refugee and Asylum Seeker Young People
Organisations from across the UK can apply for this fund, which supports projects and activities that encourage the integration of 11-18 year old refugees and asylum seekers within host communities. Funding is also available for capacity-building within the organisations that represent these young people, and to enable organisations to develop best practice.
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Partnership Grants Scheme
The Electoral Commission is offering grants of up to £100,000 for not for profit organisations to implement projects that involve more people in democratic process. In particular, the Electoral Commission wants to support projects that target young people not in formal education, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities.
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Comic Relief Red Nose Programme
This is Comic Relief’s largest grant making programme and focuses on community based projects that work with young people, older people, people with mental health problems, refugee and asylum seekers as well as tackling domestic violence and deprivation.
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Clore Duffield Performing Arts Awards
Funding is available for activities that enable young people aged 18 or under to experience the performing arts. Grants of £1,000-£10,000 are available for educational projects that can cover any aspect of the performing arts. The next closing date for applications is the 12 September 2007.
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Media Connections 2007
Charity professionals can apply for one- or two-week work placements in leading media organisations through the Media Connections programme. The placements are designed to help practitioners deal with media enquiries more effectively.
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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.
Xlerate with xl celebration day
The Princes Trust held their xlerate with xl programme celebration day at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
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Give specialist support to troubled teens
What we really need is specialist care for such children - one which would complement the school's efforts and allow teachers to get on with teaching rather than pretending to be psychologists and care workers.
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Someone to talk to
Having an impartial adult to confide in can improve youngsters' learning because it stops them dwelling on their problems in class, claims a new study.
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When the going gets tough
A new study has found that The Columba 1400 programme has improved prospects for young care leavers.
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Young gypsy travellers speak out
Working with charity Save the Children a group of young gypsey travellers have compiled a website, packed with information about their culture, which they hope will help break down the hurtful stereotypes.
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Fishing used to tackle behaviour
A national project has been set up to attract 50,000 young people in Scotland into angling over 10 years and help cut down on anti-social behaviour.
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Excluded youth ‘costing millions’
A generation of jobless young people is costing Scotland almost £6m a week in lost earnings, a report claims.
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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.
Scotland’s Young people raise their voice
The Scottish Youth Parliament recently launched their manifesto outside the Scottish Parliament to MSPs from all the major parties in Scotland. The manifesto, which represents the views of over 6000 of the nation’s young people, outlines 48 proposals for an improved Scotland.
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Youngest abused not believed
Thousands of children who suffer sexual abuse struggle to be taken seriously when they report it, according to an Edinburgh University study.
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Inclusion of children in ‘rural planning’ must be improved
There is huge variation among community planners in their inclusion of children, according to research revealed at Children in Scotland’s conference held on the 30th of March.
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European Youth Summit
The European Youth Summit took place in Rome on the 24th-25th March. Over 200 young people from across Europe were involved in the Summit, which provided a platform for young people to have their say on important issues affecting the future of Europe.
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