SUPPORTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR'S WORK WITH LEARNERS WHO ARE VULNERABLE OR EXCLUDED

Training materials for additional support staff on building positive relationships

Published by the Scottish Government in October 2008, this 2-day programme has been developed by the Scottish Government's Positive Behaviour Team for local authority trainers to deliver to school support staff. It aims to provide a training opportunity that helps support staff: reflect on practice and become equipped with effective practical strategies. Take me to this resource

Overcoming violence: Anti-violence in Scottish Schools

The overcoming violence project is an initiative of the Edinburgh Peace and Justice Education Centre. The centre has offered funding to set up local initiatives in seven Scottish schools working on ways to reduce violence. Take me to this resource

Restorative Justice in Scotland

This new online resource provides information about restorative justice. Find out more about what restorative justice involves, how it relates to your practice and its implementation in schools across Scotland. Take me to this resource

Game Over 4 Knives

Crimestoppers is targeting young people (aged 11 - 16) with a new improved micro-site against knife crime. The charity aims to raise awareness of and ultimately reduce knife crime, by and against young people. Take me to this resource

Anti-sectarianism Site Launched

This website has been launched in a bid to tackle sectarianism by the new Football for All (FFA) charity. The Kick-Out Bigotry website will allow football fans to report bigotry incidents by submitting a "sectarian notification form". Additionally, the website will feature football news and debates on sectarian-related issues. Take me to this resource

Responding to Angry Pupils

This is a downloadable CPD item developed by the Scottish Government’s Positive Behaviour Team. It is based on the outcomes from the Trojan Project and encourages workers to explore responses to pupils' temper loss. Take me to more information about this resource.

Incredible Years

The Incredible Years are research-based, proven effective programs for reducing children's aggression and behaviour problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. Take me to this resource.

The Social Skills Game

The Social Skills Game is a lively and exciting therapeutic board game for children and adolescents who experience difficulties with relationships, and enables them to explore and reflect upon adaptive interaction styles. The game addresses behavioural responses, cognitive processes, belief systems, interactive processes, verbal and nonverbal communication and assertiveness. Take me to more information about this resource.

Diversity and Dialogue

This site has been developed by Save the Children to encourage young people of different faiths and backgrounds to share their views and develop a better understanding of each other. Take me to this resource

The Anti-Bullying Network

The Anti-Bullying Network is about tackling bullying in Scottish Schools. It includes newsletters and downloadable resources, news of resources and initiatives, a database of answers to research questions, and an email link for questions about bullying. Take me to this resource

Learning and Teaching Scotland – Discipline and Behaviour

This section of the LTS site contains a wide range of links to help practitioners address the key issues of behaviour, discipline, bullying and violence. Take me to this resource

Childline

ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem. Take me to this resource

Dealing with Disruption

This website offers practical ideas for dealing with disruptive behaviour in schools. Advice is provided on avoiding or pre-empting difficult situations. Take me to this resource

Exclusions from Schools 2006/07

Statistics on exclusions from Scottish schools in the academic year 2006/07. Take me to this report

Young people’s experience of, and solutions to, identity related bullying

This Barnardos report describes the experience of young people who bully and those who are bullied and proposes solutions to identity based bullying. Take me to this report

Promoting inter-generational understanding through Community Philosophy

In a community, young people’s behaviour may be labelled ‘nuisance’ while older people’s views may be labelled ‘intolerant’. This Joseph Rowntree Foundation study looks at a project designed to develop intergenerational understanding in a neighbourhood, using the principles of ‘Community Philosophy’. Take me to this report

Rewarding young people for pro-social behaviour

There is growing recognition that young people are often unfairly demonised in current debates about anti-social behaviour. This study looks at two projects in Bradford and York that aimed to promote and reward the positive contributions young people could make to their communities. Take me to this report

Mapping the alternatives to permanent exclusion

This study investigates the programmes provided for young people permanently excluded, or at risk of permanent exclusion from school. Take me to this report

School exclusions: Learning partnerships outside mainstream education

This study describes how mentors and teachers work with students who have been permanently excluded from school, taking into account poverty and multiple disadvantage. Take me to this report

Working Together to Improve School Discipline: Discipline Stakeholder Group Joint Action Plan

The Scottish Government has published an action plan for discipline in schools. The plan has been agreed by the Discipline Stakeholder Group (DSG), made up of the Scottish Government, teaching unions (EIS, SSTA, HAS, AHDS, NASUWT, and PAT), the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland, General Teaching Council for Scotland, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, and advised by HMIE. Take me to this publication

Exclusions from School 2005/06

This document contains analysis of the exclusions data for 2005/06. Information relates to local authority schools only. Exclusions include both temporary exclusions and pupils removed from the register. Take me to this report.

A Climate for Learning – A Review of the Implementation of the ‘Better Behaviour – Better Learning’ Report

This report evaluates the progress made by schools and authorities since the Ministerial Task Group, Better Behaviour - Better Learning, reported in July 2001. (HMIe 2005) Take me to this report.

Better Behaviour – Better Learning: Report of the Discipline Task Group

Report from a SEED task group that investigated indiscipline in schools, and various approaches to prevent it and deal with incidents. It includes recommendations for policy, guidance and practice. (SEED 2001) Take me to this report.

Education Appeal Committees: Proposals for Reform: Consultation Analysis Report

Education Appeal Committees (EACs) hear appeals from parents (and young people in certain circumstances) against a local authority's decision to refuse a placing request, or to exclude a child from school. The consultation outlined the Scottish Government's proposals to improve the EAC system, and asked for views on the proposals and on the EAC system generally. Take me to this report

Better Behaviour in Scottish Schools

The aim of this report is to provide clear and robust information on the nature and extent of behaviour (including positive behaviour) in publicly funded schools in Scotland. (SEED 2006) Take me to this report

Better Behaviour in Scottish Schools – Policy Update 2004

This policy update follows the Discipline Task Group's 'Better Behaviour, Better Learning' and provides information about progress on developmental work to address problems of indiscipline and violent behaviour, such as behaviour management, peer support and mediation, and engaging with parents. (SEED 2004) Take me to this report

Statistics Publication Notice: Education Series: Attendance and Absence in Scottish Schools 2004/2005

Results of pupil attendance and absence for session 2004/05 Take me to this report

Exclusions from School 2003/04

This document is a report on statistics. (SEED 2005) Take me to this report

Statistics Publication Notice: Education Series: Children Educated Outwith School and Pupil Projections, 2005

National statistics: Results for 2004/05 for children educated outwith school and pupil projections, 2005. Take me to this report

 

Journey to Excellence

Journey to Excellence has been developed in partnership between HMIe, LTS and the Scottish Government. The website outlines ten dimensions of excellence for schools and early year’s centres that will contribute to the highest quality outcomes for learners. It also includes video based snapshots and case studies from schools which illustrate features of excellence in their day to day work. Take me to this resource

Learning and Teaching Scotland: Early Years

Learning and Teaching Scotland’s Early Years resources aims to support quality early years practice. The resource includes early years good practice examples and a number of resources that can support and develop practice with young children. Take me to this resource

Early Years Framework

In December 2008 the Scottish Government launched this framework which highlights the importance of early intervention and the need to reduce social inequalities. Available HERE

Learning and Teaching Scotland’s ‘Health Promoting Schools’ website

Concentrates on ‘the whole school approach’ which promotes the physical, social, social, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing of all pupils and staff. Recently added are resources for teachers, girls, parents and carers to support the HPV immunisation programme.  Take me to this resource

Healthy Respect: A Guide for Teachers on LGBT Issues

A resource designed by Healthy Respect to assist teachers in working with young people, parents, carers and colleagues when addressing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in schools. Take me to this resource

Practice for Positive Relationships: 1: Positive about Pupil Participation

A brief introduction to good practice, exploring what teachers, school communities and education authorities can do to promote pupil participation Take me to this resource

Practice for Positive Relationships: 2: Reaching out to Families

A brief introduction to good practice, exploring what school staff, school communities and education authorities can do to involve parents. Take me to this resource

Count Us In: Achieving Success for Deaf Pupils

Practical examples from Primary, Secondary and Special Schools Take me to this resource

Teaching for Effective Learning (LTS)

This document provides an overview of current thinking on how people learn. Since it is aimed at teachers in schools the focus is on young people, but it is written in the belief that there are no fundamental differences in the way people learn at different ages and that the key messages in the section apply to learners of all ages. Take me to this resource

Educational relationships outside school

This study examines the role of educational relationships in out-of-school activities and their impact on young people's learning. Take me to this resource

Tackling low educational achievement

This study on low educational achievement surveyed existing research and analysed national data for England. This research aims to understand the large number of factors associated with low achievement. Take me to this resource

Learning about Learning Website (LTS)

LTS has launched its Learning about Learning website. Our knowledge about learning is continually changing in the light of research and there is still much that we do not know. This site provides an overview of current thinking on how people learn. Take me to this resource

Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network

ASDAN is an educational charity that promotes the personal and social development of learners through the achievement of ASDAN awards. HERE

A review of research on the links between education and poverty

This study provides a framework of research literature to aid examination of the links between poverty and educational attainment in the UK. Take me to this resource

Gender Equality: A Toolkit for Education Staff

This toolkit has been written as Curriculum for Excellence becomes the key focus for developments in Scottish schools. Gender equality, positive attitudes towards both girls and boys, and teaching about gender issues, are essential if all pupils are to become confident individuals, successful learners, responsible citizens and effective contributors. Take me to this resource

Young Enterprise Scotland

Young Enterprise Scotland (Y.E.S.) is Scotland's leading business skills programme provider for aspiring young people. Y.E.S programmes give young people the opportunity to test out their business ideas and develop their own small business as a member of a dynamic team HERE

A Curriculum for Excellence

The purpose of the A Curriculum for Excellence is to improve the learning, attainment and achievement of children and young people in Scotland. It is also about ensuring that pupils achieve on a broad front, not just in terms of examinations. It is important to ensure that children and young people are acquiring the full range of skills and abilities relevant to growing, living and working in the contemporary world. Take me to this resource.

Learning and Teaching Scotland – Assessment is for Learning

Assessment is for Learning seeks to develop a streamlined and coherent system of assessment for Scottish schools that will support learning. It will ensure that parents, teachers and other professionals have the feedback they need on pupils' learning and development needs. Take me to this resource

Glossary of terms relating to mainstream and specialist educational provision

Following one of the recommendations from the Scottish Council for Research in Education the Executive has produced this glossary of terms relating to mainstream and specialist educational provision. Take me to this resource.

Learning and Teaching Scotland – Curriculum Flexibility

This website contains information and resources designed to provide consistent advice for those considering more flexible and innovative approaches to curriculum design.  Take me to this resource

Scottish Government Children Missing from Education Secondment Opportunity

The Children Missing from Education (Scotland) team are currently recruiting for a project officer secondment post. The post will run until the end of December 2007. Download the word document about this secondment opportunity.

Improving the Outcome of Children and Young People: the role of schools in delivering integrated children’s services

This pamphlet is for local authorities and schools and aims to clarify their role in delivering integrated children's services. Take me to this resource

The National Priorities in Education

The National Priorities are a key part of the School Improvement framework introduced in Scotland with the overall purpose of improving achievement and attainment. Take me to this resource

Summary Handout on the Additional Support for Learning Act

SEED has published a Summary Handout on the Additional Support for Learning Act that explains some of the important changes in the law following the Scottish Parliament's approval of the new Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. The legislation aims to modernise and improve the current system for identifying and addressing the needs of all children and young people who may face a barrier to learning and need additional support. Take me to this resource

Scottish Schools Ethos Network

Although no longer operating as a network, this website remains as a resource which gives schools ideas about how to develop a more positive ethos. Take me to this resource

Assessment is for Learning Programme

A coherent system of assessment designed to give parents, teachers and other professionals the information they need on pupils' learning and development needs. Includes a unified system of recording and reporting, brings together current assessment arrangements and offers staff development and support. Take me to this resource

Group Work: Transition into Secondary

This report presents findings of a study consisting of 2 projects concerning primary to secondary transitions and the use of group work. Take me to this report

Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Scotland Act

This guidance supports local authorities and schools, and managers of grant-aided schools, in working with partner agencies to meet the duty to ensure that all schools are health promoting, as set out in the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007. Take me to this report

Follow up survey of School Leavers from Scottish Schools 2006/07

Statistics from the Careers Scotland follow-up survey of school leavers destinations Take me to this report

The Task Ahead: Youth Work and Schools

In November 2007, YMCA hosted a national conference in Edinburgh inviting selected stakeholders who play a key role in the development of Youth Work and Schools. This document provides a summary of the main issues emerging from the conference and outlines the task ahead in developing Youth Work and Schools. Take me to this report

Education and Child Poverty: A literature review

This literature review explores how education can contribute to ending child poverty.. Take me to this report

Happy, safe and achieving their potential: a standard of support for children and young people in Scottish schools

Report of the National Review of Guidance, providing a framework for the development of personal support in Scottish schools. Take me to this report.

Tackling low educational achievement

Tens of thousands of students in England leave school every year aged 16 with no or very limited qualifications. This research aims to understand the large number of factors associated with low achievement. Take me to this report

Report on the Implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 HMIe Take me to this report

Preparing for Work: A Report on the Skills for Work Pilot Programme

In 2005, HMIE published Working Together, which considered aspects of vocational education for school pupils. This evaluation of the pilot phase of Skills for Work courses demonstrates many strengths. It is particularly encouraging that almost all learners had a very positive experience and gained increased confidence and maturity. Take me to this report

Education and Schooling for Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Students in Scotland: An Exploratory Study

The study provides an overview of the current education provision for asylum-seeking and refugee children in primary and secondary settings; and identify what might constitute ‘best practice’ within the context of Scottish education for the integration of asylum-seeking and refugee pupils into schools. Take me to this report

Class Sizes, Staffing and Resources Working Group: Final Report

The findings of the Class Sizes, Staffing and Resources Working Group Take me to this report

Vocational Education and Training in Scotland and France: A Comparative Study

A comparative study of approaches to vocational education and training in Scotland and France, focussing in particular on provision for the 14-19 age group in both countries. Take me to this report

Restorative Practices in three Scottish Councils: Evaluation of pilot projects 2004-2006

The overall aim of the pilot projects was to learn more about RP in school settings and to establish whether a restorative approach could support schools to manage conflict in relationships within establishments and thereafter impact on class climate and school ethos. Take me to the summary report Take me to the full report

S1 and S2 Maths and English Class Sizes, Children Educated Out-with School, Pupil Projections And Provisional Pupil Numbers, 2007

Statistics on S1 and S2 Maths and English Class Sizes, Children Educated Outwith Schools, projected pupil numbers and provisional pupil numbers from September 2007 Take me to this report

National and Local Authority Level Information on the Cumulative Attainment of National Qualifications by all Publicly Funded Secondary Schools

This Statistics Publication Notice presents national and education authority level information on the cumulative attainment of National Qualifications by all pupils in secondary schools. Take me to this report

A Curriculum for Excellence: Progress and Proposals

A Curriculum for Excellence was published in November 2004 following the National Debate on education in Scotland. It set out, for the first time, values, purposes and principles for the curriculum 3 to 18 for all children and young people. This publication marks the next milestone in putting A Curriculum for Excellence into practice and should be relevant to teachers and educators of children and young people from age 3 to 18. (SEED 2006). Take me to this report.

Evaluation of Skills for Work Pilot Courses

The results reported here are interim findings examining the piloting of SfW courses over two years. Take me to this report

SQA Attainment and School Leaver Qualifications in Scotland: 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. Take me to this report

Making use of Curriculum Flexibility in Primary Schools

This report aims to share good practice with authorities and schools and to help them to reflect on their own practice. Take me to this report

‘Ready for Life’ Education for personal and social development in Primary Schools

In this report HM Inspectorate of Education sets out to present an evaluation of how well primary schools promote education for pupils’ personal and social development (PSD). Take me to this report

2006 Scottish Survey of Achievement (SSA) Social Subjects (Enquiry Skills) and Core Skills

The SSA is the annual national survey of pupils' attainment in the Scottish 5-14 curriculum at P3, P5, P7 and S2 Take me to report this report

The Equality Act 2006: Guidance for Schools

Guidance to Scottish schools and education authorities on their obligations under the Equality Act 2006. Take me to this report

Evaluation of the Scottish Exchange of Educational Data (ScotXed) Partnership - Research Findings

ScotXed aims to support and promote the electronic exchange of information through effective and secure systems and providing access to high quality information for educational partners in Scotland. Take me to this report

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Drug Education in Scottish Schools - Research Findings

A report on the effectiveness of Drug Education in Scottish Schools. Take me to this report

HMIE: Case studies of good practice in improving the climate for learning

The aim of these case studies is to provide examples of successes in promoting better behaviour towards better learning. The case studies illustrate the key characteristics of good practice in aspects of learning and teaching, support for pupils, examples of curriculum flexibility, partnership working and leadership. (HMIE 2006) Take me to this report.

Determined to Succeed Three years on: Investing in Scotland's Future - Creating a culture of enterprise in our schools

This is a report detailing the progress of delivery of the Determined to Succeed strategy since 2003. Take me to this report

Teachers in Scotland, 2006

The latest data on teachers in publicly funded schools in Scotland, derived from the annual staff census which took place in September 2006. Take me to this report

Pupils in Scotland, 2006

This document contains information on pupils in publicly funded schools in Scotland, mainly derived from the latest annual pupil census which took place in September 2006. Take me to this report

Celebrating Success: Spring 2007

Celebrating Success in Scottish Schools: Spring 2007 Newsletter Take me to this report

Education for Citizenship: A Portrait of current practice in Scottish schools and pre-school centres

Education for Citizenship – a portrait of current practice is the first in a series of portraits by HMIE, depicting current practice in key aspects of the Scottish school curriculum. (HMIE 2006) Take me to this report.

Attendance and Absence in Scottish Schools 2005-06

Results of the attendance and absence survey 2005/06. Information relates to local authority and mainstream grant-aided schools only. Take me to this report

Consultation on the Draft Parental Involvement in Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher Appointments Regulations 2007

Responses to the consultation on parental involvement in appointments of headteachers and deputy headteachers Take me to this report

Evaluation of the Whole School Approach to Enterprise in Education Pilot Programme May 2004 - January 2006 - Research Findings

The Whole School Approach (WSA) pilot programme was funded by the Hunter Foundation and the Scottish Government’s Determined to Succeed strategy and directed at two learning partnerships. The key aim of the programme was to increase the enterprising behaviours and attitudes of the children. Take me to this report

Determined to Succeed and Young People at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) February -October 2005 Part of the National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed

This study aimed to examine the potential contribution of DtS to improving the outcomes of young people at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training) in both mainstream and non-mainstream settings. Take me to this report.

National evaluation of Princes Trust Xlerate with XL programme

The evaluation report produced by Durham University has found the xlerate with xl programme “to be an excellent and very effective programme, and one which is having a very significant impact on the young people”. Moreover, the programme and in particular the advisers are held in high esteem by the young people themselves. Take me to this report.

Promoting Equal Opportunities in Education- Project Two Guidance On Dealing With Homophobic Incidents: Report and Recommendations

This is the Scottish Government summary of LGBT Youth’s research report on how homophobic incidents and homophobia is dealt with in schools. Take me to this report.

Destinations of Leavers from Scottish Schools 2005-06

This statistics Publication Notice presents national and education authority level information on the destinations of young people leaving Scottish schools (publicly funded, independent and grant-aided) Take me to this notice.

Evaluation of Pilots to Improve Primary to Secondary School Transitions

Report presenting the findings of an 18-month evaluation of three pilot initiatives financed by the Scottish Government Education Department (SEED) and implemented in three local authorities: North Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire and Glasgow City. Take me to this report. Take me to the summary findings of this report.

Teaching Scotland’s Children – a report on progress in implementing ‘A teaching profession for the 21st century’

Between 2002 – 2006 HMIe have been inspecting the progress which has been made in respect of the Teacher’s Agreement. Take me to this report.

The Nature and Implications of the Part-Time Employment of Secondary School Pupils

This study examined the nature and extent of part time employment of secondary school students across Scotland and examined the possibilities of recognising part time employment within the formal education system. Take me to this report.

Building Friendships and Strengthening Communities: A guide to twinning between

Denominational and Non-denominational Schools. This guide provides ideas, suggestions and good practice examples in relation to twinning between denominational and non-denominational schools. Take me to this report.

Improving Scottish Education

A report by HMIE on inspection and review 2002-2005. (HMIE 2006). Take me to this report

Ambitious, Excellent Schools: progress report

A progress report on Ambitious, Excellent schools – the Scottish Governments agenda for the most comprehensive modernisation programme in Scottish schools for a generation. (SE 2006). Take me to this report

Missing Out

A report on children at risk of missing out on educational opportunities. (HMIE 2005). Take me to this report

National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed - Phase 1: Early Implementation Processes across Scotland September 2004 to August 2005

In September 2001 the Scottish Government set out its Determined to Succeed (DtS): Enterprise in Education (EinE) strategy. The results reported here are key findings from research carried out between October 2004 and August 2005 examining the views of key stakeholders on initial planning and early implementation of DtS/ EinE in Scotland. Take me to this report

A Curriculum for Excellence - The Curriculum Review Group

'A Curriculum for Excellence' sets out the Scottish Government's vision for transforming Scottish education by 2007. It seeks to establish the values, purposes and principles of education in Scotland for children between the ages of 3 and 18. (SEED 2004) Take me to this report

The sum of its parts?  The Development of Integrated Community Schools in Scotland

This report aims to identify issues and good practice in the continuing development of ICS projects across Scotland. These projects have provided an indication of how aspects of children's services can be delivered through integrated working among partner agencies. (HMIe 2004) Take me to the pdf Take me to the report

A Curriculum for Excellence - Ministerial response

The ministerial response outlines a programme of work to address issues that need to be tackled as a matter of priority. These developments will be part of the process of creating a single, coherent Scottish curriculum 3-18. (SEED 2004)         Take me to this report

Ambitious, excellent schools - Our agenda for action

The Scottish Government's agenda for the most comprehensive modernisation programme in Scottish schools for a generation. (SEED 2004) Take me to this report

Insight 22: Study Support and Out of Schools Learning in Scottish Schools

This is a research report on the Study Support Programme. Its aim is to help all pupils reach higher standards of achievement and attainment, but together with other out of school learning activities, it also addresses social inclusion and targets pupils health and physical activity. Take me to this report

 

Virtual Work Experience (resources for schools)

This is a resource where young people can learn about real workers, doing real jobs.  Its primary aim is to support work placements. Young people can explore six virtual worlds: Customer contact centre; Food and drink production; Hair, beauty and nails; NHS; Passenger transport; and Retail. Take me to more information about this resource

Additional Support for Learning Bill: A Guide for Parents

This is a leaflet for parents explaining the new Additional Support Needs Bill. It is a concise guide to the proposed new system of support for children and young people with additional support needs. The leaflet is available for download in English, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Farsi, Gaelic, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi and Urdu versions. Take me to this resource

Dad

DAD is a new information service to give dads a permanent source of all the information they're likely to need - from pregnancy, birth and babies to financial, legal and education info - from a dad's perspective. Take me to this resource

Learning about relationships and sexual health in school and at home

Health Scotland have published a new resource for parents looking at relationships and sexual health, highlighting the partnership between parents and schools in the learning process. This publication supports the implementation of Respect & Responsibility by helping parents and carers to complement the sex and relationships education (SRE) taking place in schools. Take me to this resource

Welcome Pack for new Parent Council members

The Scottish Government has published a welcome pack for new Parent Council members. The leaflets in this pack are designed to answer some of the questions parents may have about Parent Councils and also help parents to make Parent Council work well.   Take me to this resource

Children, Fathers and Fatherhood

Children, Fathers and Fatherhood is a three-year project that aims to raise awareness of issues affecting children in their relationships with their fathers and to encourage all fathers to develop their fatherhood skills. Take me to more information about this project.

Where we are at

Meet Ali, Lofty and Smudge – who use Q&A, quizzes and activities to answer 7-11 year olds’ questions about being fostered, adopted or going on a short break. A fun, interactive CD-ROM developed through research in Barnardo’s projects. Take me to more information about this resource.

Making the Difference - Getting Involved in Your Child's School

This publication provides practical advice for parents on getting involved in their child's school. Here

Making the Difference: Personal Learning Planning

This publication provides practical advice for parents on personal learning planning. Here

NCH: Handling children's behaviour: a parent's guide

A practical guide for parents, with effective advice on handling and controlling children's behaviour. Buy this resource at: Here

Choosing a School – A Guide for Parents: Choice, Flexibility, Options, Decisions

A guide for parents on choosing a school and the placing request system. Here

Making the difference: Out of school learning

A resource providing practical advice for parents about out of school learning. Here

It’s not your Fault

An online resource designed to give information and support to children whose parents are divorcing or separating. Here

Domestic Abuse: A National Training Strategy

The Training Strategy's ultimate aim is the elimination of domestic abuse. In working towards achieving this, the Training Strategy aims to ensure: That all agencies, individually and working together, can make the required changes to ensure that the best possible service is provided to anyone affected by domestic abuse, anywhere in Scotland. That all workers who come into contact with women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and men who have used violence, have the knowledge, understanding and skills required to realise the National Strategy. That all relevant staff are equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for working across professional boundaries. Here

What is needed to end child poverty in 2020?

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, November 2008. This Round-up focuses on key policy areas relevant to the 2020 target of eradicating UK child poverty, exploring recent progress and suggesting what is needed to meet the targets. Take me to this REPORT

Barnardos: Index of Wellbeing for Children in Scotland

The purpose of this index is to attempt to put the position of Scotland’s children into an international perspective. Take me to this REPORT

Improving Services to Protect Children: How Good are we at Assessing Risks and Needs to Help Children and Families?

Services and staff who have responsibilities for protecting children from abuse and neglect can use this guide to help self evaluate and improve the services provided. The guide helps users to recognise how good are we now? and identify what needs to be done to decide how good can we be? Take me to this REPORT

Improving Services to Protect Children: How Good are we at Sharing and Recording Information to help Children and Families

Services and staff who have responsibilities for protecting children from abuse and neglect can use this guide to help self-evaluate and improve the services provided. The guide helps users to recognise how good are we now? and identify what needs to be done to decide how good can we be? Take me to this REPORT

How Good are our Services for Young Carers and their Families

The aim of this guide is to assist services individually, and working in partnership to evaluate and improve the quality of the work they do with young carers and their families. Take me to this REPORT

Support and Services for Parents: A Review of the Literature in Engaging and Supporting Parents

This literature review aims to draw together existing knowledge on assessing and evaluating parenting interventions. Take me to this REPORT

The Effectiveness of Interventions to Address Health Inequalities in the Early Years: A Review of Literature

This review summarises the relevant evidence base of the known effectiveness of specific early year’s health interventions. The review covers the following areas: pregnancy at a young age; maternal and foetal health during pregnancy; maternal and child nutrition and physical and mental health; child development and early education; parenting in the early years; vulnerable groups and longer term impacts. Take me to this REPORT

National Evaluation of Sure Start (England)

A group led by Prof. Edward Melhuish, Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Social Issues, part of Birkbeck, University of London, is conducting a 6-year evaluation of the effectiveness of Sure Start in England (524 programmes). Papers released in November 2008 suggest that children in Sure Start areas are doing better than their peers elsewhere. To see National Evaluation website go here

The impact of poverty on young children's experience of school

This study examines the extent to which poverty impacts on younger children's experience of school, focusing on life in primary schools in Northern Ireland. Take me to this report

Serving Children? The Impact of Poverty on Children’s Experiences of Services

To request a copy of this Save the Children report email B.Kirk@savethechildren.org.uk or phone 0131 527 8244.

Working for Families Evaluation Phase 1 (2004-2006)

This report presents an evaluation of phase 1 of the Working for Families programme which was established to invest in new initiatives to improve the employability of parents who have difficulty participating in the labour market. Take me to this report

Poverty in Scotland: A Briefing

Take me to this report

Growing Up in Scotland: Year 2: Results from the second year of a study following the lives of Scotland's children

Growing Up in Scotland is a major longitudinal study launched in 2005 with the aim of tracking a group of children and their families from the early years, through childhood and beyond. Take me to this report

Parenting and the different ways it can affect children’s lives: research evidence

Policy makers and commentators often blame ‘bad parenting’ for children and young people’s troublesome behaviour. What can research tell us about the influence of parenting, especially the parent-child relationships in millions of ordinary families? Take me to this report

The cost of not ending child poverty: How we can think about it, how it might be measured, and some evidence

This study examines the cost of child poverty to society as a whole. Take me to this report

Making the Gender Equality Duty Real for Children, Young People and their Fathers

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the Duty followed by analysis of current inequalities within early years provision, education, health and social services with suggestions on how they might be addressed. Take me to more information about this report

Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion

This annual report on the state of poverty and social exclusion in the United Kingdom covers low income, work, education, health, housing, disadvantaged children and exclusion from services. Take me to this report

Voices of people experiencing poverty in Scotland

This research aims to ensure that the voices of people living in poverty are heard as policies to tackle poverty and disadvantage in Scotland are developed. Take me to this report

Examining the Use and Impact of Family Group Conferencing: Research Findings

This report reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of FGC in children's services and to understand broadly how the approach is being used here in Scotland and more widely in the UK. Take me to this report

Evaluation of Making the Difference Leaflets

Research Report on the evaluation of Making the Difference series of leaflets for parents, which are aimed at highlighting the difference parents can and do make to their children's learning. Take me to this report Take me to summary report

What makes parenting programmes work in disadvantaged areas?

There is increasing enthusiasm in government and the community for parenting programmes. However, little is known about what influences their effectiveness in poor, ethnically diverse areas. Take me to this report.

Child poverty in perspective

New UNICEF report assesses for the first time the well-being of children and young people in 21 industrialised countries; UK ranks bottom in child wellbeing assessment. Take me to this report.

Growing Up in Scotland: A study following the lives of Scotland's children

This is the first part in a new longitudinal research project aimed at tracking the lives of a cohort of Scottish children from the early years, through childhood and beyond. Its principal aim is to provide information to support policy-making, but it is also intended to be a broader resource that can be drawn on by academics, voluntary sector organisations and other interested parties. Take me to this report.

Household’s Below Average Income in Scotland 2005-06

This fact-sheet provides details on the estimates for individuals, children, adults of working age and pensioners living on low income in Scotland and seeks to clarify some of the definitions used and minor changes to the methodology introduced this year. Take me to this report

Parenting and children’s resilience in disadvantaged communities

This research set out to examine the distinctive challenges of bringing up children in disadvantaged areas, looking at the perspectives of both parents and children. The research suggests that encouraging parents to support each other is likely to be more effective than parenting classes at tackling anti-social behaviour. (JRF 2006) Take me to this report.

A review of the Scottish Government Document Guidance on the Circumstances in which Parents may Choose to Educate their Children at Home

The report reviews responses to the Scottish Government consultation in respect of the document ‘Guidance on the Circumstances in which Parents may Choose to Educate their Children at Home’ Take me to this report

Cool with Change: Understanding and supporting young people through family change

The Centre for research on families and relationships, in collaboration with Scotland’s Families, have been awarded a grant from the Community Fund to explore the impact of family change on the lives of young people aged 11-14. The separation of parents, re-partnering of parents, or the death of a parent transforms family life can have profound impact on children and young people. One key aim of the project will be to assess how existing family support services are used by young people and how they might be developed. Take me to this report.

Keeping the family in mind

Based on Barnardo’s work in 12 specialist young carers projects across the UK, this report explores the lives and needs of children and young people who care for parents with mental health problems. Case study material supports an agenda for providing improved support. Take me to this report.

Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion in Scotland

The New Policy Institute has produced its 2006 edition of indicators of poverty and social exclusion in Scotland providing a comprehensive analysis of trends over time and differences between groups. In summary, there has been substantial progress in poverty among children and pensioners but not among working-age adults. There remain substantial problems in Scotland's ill-health and low educational achievement by many children. Take me to this report.

‘Involved’ fathering and child well being: Fathers involvement with secondary school age children

‘Involved’ fathering and child well-being explores the nature of contemporary fathering and its impact on children. What does a father’s involvement mean to the different family members? What factors affect a father’s role and what benefits are there to children with involved fathers? (JRF 2004) Take me to this report

Are there effects of mothers’ post-16 education on the next generation? Effects on children’s development and mothers’ parenting

This report suggest that, in and of itself, simply extending the amount of time which mothers spend in education does little to directly affect the educational attainment of their children: rather it is the ability, prior achievement, motivation and aspirations of women which inform their participation in education post-16, their parenting and the attainment of their children. Take me to this report

Finding the Right Support? A review of issues and positive practice in supporting parents with learning difficulties and their children

Social care has a number of well-known black holes and the gap between children and family teams and those working with adults with learning difficulties is unquestionably one of them. So this is a report that should be welcomed. The emphasis here is on providing the ‘right sort of support’ and removing ‘disabling barriers’. Take me to this report

Annual Population Survey In Scotland 2005

This summary publication presents analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are presented here at Scotland and sub-Scotland levels. Take me to this report

Understanding what children say: Children’s experience of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and parental health problems

We have a limited understanding of children's experiences of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and parental health problems. The complex dynamics that can surround families dealing with these issues may make it difficult for parents and professionals to understand how children feel. As a result, children's needs are often overlooked and they do not receive the support they need.  (JRF 2004). Take me to this report

National Quality Standards for Substance Misuse Services: Good Practice Guide to Service User Involvement

Good Practice Guide to promote service user involvement for substance misuse services Take me to this resource

Getting our priorities right

Good Practice guidance for working with children and families affected by substance misuse. Here

Hidden harm – Next steps: Supporting Children? Working with Parents

"Hidden Harm" vividly describes the situation of many children and young people living in substance misusing households. The report focuses on action by the Government, statutory and voluntary sector partners. Take me to this report

Tackling Drug Abuse in Brazil

A short article, September 2008, from Community Care is an easy to read account of a small residential project in Brazil, helping recovering male, under 18, drug addicts, using a team of volunteer therapists, teachers and mentors, some of whom are also in recovery. Read the article here

The impact of heavy cannabis use on young people's lives

This research explored the impact of heavy cannabis use on the lives of young people. Take me to this report

Report on the Child Protection Letters of Assurance exercise – Children affected by Drug Misusing Parents and Drug Misuse

This report summaries responses Ministers received from Health Boards, Chief Constables, Council Leaders and Chief Executives of local authorities in respect of two issues raised relating to child protection services. Take me to this report

Substance Misuse Research: "Looking Beyond Risk": Parental Substance Misuse: Scoping Study

This report describes the current literature on parental substance use and identifies priorities for future work. Take me to this report.

Substance Misuse Research: Evaluation and Description of Drug Projects Working with Young People and Families Funded by Lloyds TSB Foundation Partnership Drugs Initiative

This report describes and evaluates a number of projects within the Partnership Drugs Initiative. Take me to this report.

Review of grey literature on drug prevention among young people

The aim of this review is to complement the evidence base built by mainstream literature for drug prevention among young people by systematically reviewing those drug prevention materials that do not traditionally find their way into systematic reviews, namely the grey literature. Take me to this report.

Alcohol Statistics Scotland 2007

Alcohol Statistics Scotland – 2007 is the second biennial complication of available information on alcohol and problematic drinking. New information is included on alcohol related deaths Take me this report.

Hidden Harm - Scottish Government Response to the Report of the Inquiry by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Hidden Harm is a report on the Executive's action to help children and young people in families affected by drug misuse. Take me to this report

Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse: Resilience and transition among young people

This report provides an in-depth account of the impact of parental substance misuse on parenting, on roles within the family, and on relationships. It identifies differences in the effects of drug and alcohol misuse and the relevance of gender and socio-economic status. (JRF 2004) Take me to this report A summary version of this report can be found at here

Services for Young People with Problematic Drugs Misuse: A Guide to Principles and Practice

This report offers guidance on delivering services for those under 16 who have problems with drugs and/or substance misuse. It follows from the 2002 Research Review on Young People's Treatment Services and also draws on a June 2002 seminar with managers and practitioners from a range of services. (SE 2003). Take me to this report

The Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK wide charity that provides information, research, resources and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems. Take to this resource

Learning and Teaching Scotland: Personal Support in Schools

The Personal Support in Schools website describes the principles for the development of personal support in Scottish schools. It outlines the 10 standards for personal support and provides case studies that aim to support children and young people to be ‘happy safe and achieving their potential’. Take me to this resource

Learning and Teaching Scotland: Health Promoting Schools

The aim of Health Promoting School’s agenda is to develop a holistic approach to health and strengthen the health and well being of all children and young people. This includes promoting the physical, social, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing of all pupils and staff. This website includes a range practical resources for practitioners who are supporting children and young people in terms of their health. Take me to this resource

Keeping the family in mind

The 2nd edition of this Barnardos resource is aimed at anyone who works with parents with mental health difficulties their children and their families. To order a pack please call 0151 708 7323 or email louise.wardale@barnardos.org.uk

Don’t Hide It

Launched by the NSPCC, this new site aims to help young people who have been affected by sexual abuse. Features real-life stories, information and advice. Here

Self Harm

This site has been re-launched by the National Children’s Bureau in the wake of the report of the National Inquiry into Self-harm among Young People. It provides information and advice for young people and their friends and families, and also contains resources for professionals. Here

Building the Strengths Within

Building the Strengths Within is a project which aims to build the capacity of Scottish-based organisation in contact with young people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, who self-harm or are at risk of self-harming. The project is now able to offer a series of local discussion groups around self harm and young people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

For more information contact the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health here or contact Pippa Coutts 0131 555 5959

Feel, Think, Do

Feel, Think, Do is a DVD based resource designed for use with P6/7 pupils which has been developed in conjunction with parents, teachers and children themselves. It aims to support children to develop skills to keep themselves safe from a range of risks. The programme addresses emotional literacy, risk assessment, problem solving and assertiveness.  For further information, contact Pamela Vannan, Senior Health Promotion Officer, NHS Forth Valley tel:01786 431116 or email:  pamela.vannan@nhs.net

Well? Mental Health and Well being in Scotland

'Well?' is dedicated to communicating the work of the Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving the Mental Health and Well-Being of Scotland's Population, which was launched in October 2001. Download here

A Guide to Self-help Resources for Depression and Anxiety: A Practitioners' Resource: Doing Well by People with Depression

This is a Scottish Government interactive guide on self-help resources for depression and other common mental health issues for use by practitioners. (SE 2006) Here

National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well Being: Young People’s Views of Mental Health Education in Secondary Schools

A report into young people’s views of mental health education provided at secondary schools. Take me to this REPORT

The Development of ‘Nonviolent Communication’ in an Early Years Setting to Support Conflict Resolution and Develop an Emotional Intelligence Related to Both Self and Others,

The report explores interventions related to nonviolent communication in an early years setting. The researcher explored use of the Nonviolent Communication Model in a nursery setting to determine the extent to which it could be successfully used by a class of 3 to 5 year olds. The research found that other staff members had noticed changes in conflict resolution, and in the ability of the older children, in particular, to express their feelings and needs in a range of situations, as well as recognising the needs of others. Download the pdf document HERE

Mental Health and Child Poverty

This study examines the impact on child poverty of mental illness among parents and carers. Take me to this report

Only Connect: Addressing the emotional needs of Scotland’s Children and Young People

This is the report of the survey of professionals carried out as part of the second phase of the SNAP Assessment of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Needs in Scotland. Take me to this report.

Raising Awareness and Promoting Positive Mental Health and Well-being Among Young People: The Role of Peer Support

The aims of the research project were to explore young people’s views and experiences of peer support and whether they think it would be a good approach to take in terms of raising awareness and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Also, to find out how peer-support might be developed so that it becomes a more effective means of raising awareness and promoting positive mental health for children and young people Take me to this report.

National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing: Small Research Projects Initiative 2006-07: A Qualitative Exploration of the Links Between Self-Harm and Attempted Suicide in Young People

The study explored links between non-suicidal self-harm and attempted suicide in young people, to identify ways of reducing the risk of suicide. Take me to this report

Investigating the Link between Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools

This report, commissioned by the Pupil Support and Inclusion division in 2004, investigates the link between emotional and mental well being and behaviour in Scottish schools. Take me to this report.

Delivering for Mental Health: Children and Young People Mental Health Services Conference 28 February 2007

Report on the 28 February 2007 conference on Child and Young People Mental Health. Take me to this report

Scotland's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: Small Research Projects Initiative 2005-06 - Mental Well-Being and Behaviour in Schools: Promoting Links Between Evidence and Practice

Mental Well-Being and Behaviour in Schools: Promoting Links Between Evidence and Practice. Take me to this report.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health: A Framework for Promotion, Prevention and Care (Draft for Consultation)

The Framework has been developed to assist all agencies with planning and delivering integrated approaches to children and young people's mental health. (SE 2004) Take me to this report

National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being action plan 2003-2006

The plan sets out how the major aims and priority areas for action will be taken forward by the National Programme up until 2006 (SE 2003) Take me to this report

Learning with Care: The Education of children looked after away from home by local authorities

This resource contains specific recommendations for social work and educational services provided by Local Authorities. Here

Reality Check

Improve the support you give to care leavers by listening to their feedback. Based on young people’s own accounts, this DVD and toolkit gives carers a valuable opportunity to reflect. Take me to this resource

Review of research on vulnerable young people and their transition to independent living

The overall aims of the review were to support developments in policy, practice and joint working by mapping research in two areas: transitions out of care settings and housing issues. Take me to this report

Celebrating Success: What Helps Looked After Children succeed

The aim of the study was to understand from people who have experienced being looked after, what helped them become and feel successful - To listen to those who had gone on to experience success in their lives, and to find out what they felt made a difference. Take me to this report.

Extraordinary Lives

Creating a positive future for looked after children and young people in Scotland. Take me to this report.

SEED Sponsored Research: My Turn To Talk summary report

Sponsored research summary report on My Turn to Talk? - The Participation of Looked After and Accommodated Children in Decision-Making Concerning Their Care. Take me to this report.

Supporting Young People Leaving Care in Scotland

This report outlines regulations and guidance on services for young people ceasing to be looked after by local authorities. (SEED 2004) Take me to this report

Residential Care and Education: Improving Practice in Residential Special Schools in Scotland

This report is the first national review of school care accommodation services inspected jointly by the Care Commission and HMIE. It is based on the first round of inspections of all of Scotland's residential schools which came within the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001. (HMIe 2004) Take me to this report

Reuniting looked after children with their families

This literature review examines available research (most from the USA) on the consequences of reuniting children who have been taken into local authority care with their families. (JFR 2006). Take me to this report

A Study of Sexual Exploitation of looked after and accommodated young people

This Barnardo’s report provides an account of a study of sexual exploitation of looked after and accommodated young people in and around the Glasgow area. Take me to this report

Scratching the Surface

This is a Barnardo’s investigation into ‘What is know about the abuse and sexual exploitation of young people by adults targeting residential and supported accommodation units’. Take me to this report

Radio waves

Radio waves is an award winning global network of internet radio stations, giving young people a voice. It’s an inspirational activity-based learning tool that provides teachers with the support and confidence to ignite creativity in the classroom using radio and pod-casting. Take me to this resource

Seen and Heard

BT has launched a MySpace page to promote the Seen and Heard award for young people. The award aims to help young people develop their communication skills by encouraging them to campaign for real social change. Take me to this resource

Truetube

This site is aimed at young people aged 16 and over. It enables users to have their say on the issues that concern them by posting their own videos on the site. Take me to this resource

British Youth Council

The BYC has recently re-launched its website. New features include a discussion forum, and a ‘Take Action’ section that provides advice and resources for setting up a youth council and getting involved in international opportunities. Here

New Youth Voice

This website has been developed by UNICEF UK in order to provide a platform for children and young people to have their say about issues affecting young people across the globe. Here

Learning to Read a New Culture: How Immigrant and Asylum Seeking Children Experience Scottish Identity through Classroom Books

Web Only Research Report in the Education Sponsored Research Series Take me to this report

Children researching links between poverty and literacy

This study examines education and poverty from children's own perspective, focusing on reading and writing proficiency as a potential route out of poverty. Take me to this report

A child's-eye view of social difference

This participatory study explores children's views of social difference, with children guiding the research focus themselves. Take me to this report

Centre for Research on Families and Relationships and ChildLine Scotland: Children and Young People's Concerns about their Sexual Health and Well-being: Final Report to the Scottish Government

Report on children and young people's concerns about their sexual health and wellbeing. Take me to this report

Young People's Views on Participation and Their Attitudes Towards the European Union: Building a Bridge Between Europe and its Citizens

This short evidence review was prepared to support the Building a Bridge project. It reviews young people's levels of trust and participation in political processes, as well as their attitudes towards the European Union. Take me to this report

Getting it Right for Every Child - Proposals for Action: Consultation with Children and Young People

This report explores the views of children and young people in relation to the consultation paper, Getting it Right for Every Child - Proposals for Action. This includes views on: joint working and information sharing; gaining children's views; criteria for referrals; operational details; and access to information about the Children's Hearings system. Take me to this report.

SEED Sponsored Research: Children as Researchers

An SEED Sponsored Research report - The principal aim of this project is to explore the problems and possibilities of incorporating a ‘children as researchers’ perspective into the agenda of government social research in Scotland. Take me to this report.

Supporting Pupils: A study of guidance and pupil support in Scottish schools

The main purpose of this study was to gather the views of pupils/young people, their parents/carers and teachers about current guidance/pupil support provision in primary and secondary schools in Scotland, and ways in which they thought it could be improved. (SEED 2004). Take me to this report.

SEED Sponsored Research - Learning at a Distance Supported by ICT for Gypsies and Travellers: Young Peoples' Views

This report presents the findings of research with Gypsy/Traveller and Showground Traveller pupils relating to their experience of interactive communications technology (ICT) and its support for their learning in schools. The research explored its potential, particularly in relation to electronic connectivity, for supporting access to a school curriculum when travelling or attending an out of school setting. Take me to this report.

19 in 2005 - Scotland’s Young People: Findings from the Scottish School Leavers Survey

The Scottish School Leavers Survey (SSLS) series aims to describe the experiences of young people at school, the decisions the make about staying on or leaving, and their transitions and experiences after leaving school. This summary provides findings from the second survey sweep of the forth cohort, based on young people aged 19 in 2005. Take me to this report.

A comparison of how young people from different ethnic groups experience leaving school

This research examined how young people from different minority ethnic groups experience growing up in Scotland. It compared these experiences with those of young white people to consider similarities and differences in the transition to adulthood Take me to this report

A Different Class? Educational Attainment: the views and experiences of looked after young people

The aim of this consultation exercise was to record the experiences of a large number of looked after young people from across the country. (SEED 2002) Take me to this report

Further Education and Complex Needs: Views of Children and Young People

This publication was produced by the CALL Centre and summarises the findings of interviews conducted with children/young people with complex needs, of their experiences and aspirations of further education. (SEED 2006) Take me to this report

Developing Evidence Based Practice in Voluntary Organisations: Barnardos Experience

This resource outlines Barnardos evidence based approach to practice and service delivery. Take me to this resource

Peer Education Skills Training Project

PEST stands for Peer Education Skills Training but it also stands for young people taking action for themselves and their communities. The name PEST was chosen because young people are too often perceived to be a nuisance, as pests. The PEST project is about providing support, skills and training to young people and the organisations they are involved in so that they can make change happen, to be the solution not the problem. Take me to this resource.

Getting it right for every child: Guidance on the child’s or young person’s plan

This document supports the implementation of Getting it Right for Every Child providing a framework for planning and action to help improve outcomes for children in Scotland. Take me to this resource.

Understanding responsibilities of voluntary sector management

Are you involved with a voluntary management committee… do you really know what the roles, legal requirement and financial responsibilities are? Learndirect Scotland has worked in partnership with West Dunbartonshire CVS to produce a CD-ROM with two e-learning games that can help. These CD-ROMS are available free of charge. Contact: Learndirect Scotland Order Service email: carol@ppd-pinpoint.co.uk or Tel: 01738 444339

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child (UNCRC) Explained:

A report for over 12’s on progress being made in Scotland to implement the UNCRC. Take me to this report

Are we there yet? A report for under 12s about children's rights in Scotland

A report for under 12s about progress being made in Scotland to implement the UNCRC. Take me to this report

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: A guide for children and young people

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: A guide for children and young people Take me to this report

Respect and Responsibility: Sexual Health Strategy Second Annual Report

The report illustrates the progress made in the second year of the strategy which has seen patients, young people and the public generally benefiting from what, in some cases, are services which have been completely transformed. The report also sets out the challenges for the future as the strategy moves into its next phase. Take me to this report

Volunteering in the Youth Work Sector: An Action Plan Take me to this report

A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland 1999-2007

This Report was initially prepared by the Scottish Government as its contribution to the third UK periodic report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child being prepared by the UK Government. The Report sets out the position in Scotland in some detail. Take me to this report

The Key Role of Staff in Providing Quality Pre-school Education

This report looks at the relationship between the quality of provision offered to our young children and the qualifications and training of those adults working with them. It identifies the importance of high level qualifications and training in early education to effective leadership skills and the impact on the delivery of quality provision for children. Take me to this report

Joint Inspection of Children’s Services for children of asylum seekers in the Glasgow City Council Area Take me to this report

Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection Summary: Dundee City Council 2007

Summary of performance inspection of social work services in Dundee CIty Council 2007 Take me to this report

Quality Improvement Framework for Integrated Services for Children and Young People

A document that sets out the Executive's recommended approach to the development of quality improvement for children's services. (SE 2006). Take me to this report.

Developing cultural entitlements for young children in rural Scotland

Arts for all? Developing cultural entitlements for children in rural Scotland explores how cultural entitlements can be delivered in rural areas, where ensuring access to the arts is more challenging. Take me to this report

Review of Support Service Needs of Voluntary Organisations: Perceptions of Users and Providers - Research Findings

Research conducted by Rocket Science UK to establish the support needs of voluntary organisations, compare this with available services, and make recommendations for areas for action. Take me to this report

Delivering a Healthy Future: An Action Framework for Children and Young People's Health in Scotland

‘Delivering a Healthy Future’ sets out a structured programme of actions to improve services for children and young people in Scotland. Take me to this report

Effective Approaches to Risk Assessment in Social Work: Literature review and research findings

This international literature review was commissioned by the Scottish Government following the 21st Century Review of Social Work (Changing Lives 2005). That work identified the need to develop new organisational approaches to risk management and risk assessment which promoted excellence in social work and a renewed culture of learning from mistakes. Take me to the literature review Take me to the summary findings

A guide to evaluating services for children and young people using quality indicators

The approach to evaluation taken in this guide underlines the complementary roles of self-evaluation and inspection in quality improvement. At the heart of the guide is a set of generic quality indicators that can be drawn on for both self-evaluation and inspection. (HMIE 2006). Take me to this report.

Getting it right for every child: Implementation Plan

Plans for the implementation of Getting it Right for Every Child proposals. Take me to this report.

A Shared Approach to Building a Better Scotland – A Consultation Paper on a National Strategy for Shared Services.

A Report on the analysis of the responses to the consultation Take me to this report

A Process Review of the Child Protection Reform Programme

This report is a Process Review of the CPRP, a three-year initiative with the goal of improving protection of children at risk of neglect and reducing the number of children who need protection. Take me to this report

Safer Recruitment through Better Recruitment: Guidance in Relation to Staff Working in Social Care and Social Work Settings

Guidance for social care and social work employers to support use and development of recruitment and selection processes which help to ensure only staff suitable to work with service users are employed. Take me to this report

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill: Pre-Consultation Discussion Paper on Secondary Legislation

This is a pre-consultation discussion paper on secondary legislation. Take me to this report.

National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce: Analysis of Written Consultation and Workshop Responses - Research Findings

Summary of the analysis of the responses received on the consultation 'National Review of Early Years and Childcare Workforce Take me to this report

Full Cost Recovery in the Voluntary Sector Impact Assessment - Research Findings

Report on costs and impacts of the implementation of the principle of Full Cost Recovery in the public sector contracts with the voluntary sector. Take me to this report

Scottish Social Network Training Pack

Scottish Social Networks have recently launched a specialist training pack for organisation working with those who are vulnerable and socially excluded. It will be used to train frontline staff and volunteers to encourage their clients to develop positive social networks and help them move away from dependency on services. For more information, or to order the training pack, contact Lesley Stenhouse on 0131 524 9869 or email info@scottishsocialnetworks.org  

Everything Stopped

Everything Stopped is a documentary, available from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, which can be used as a training resource for professionals to demonstrate the huge impact creative arts can have on young people who have been excluded from school. To obtain a copy, email: dvd@nrassociates.co.uk

Raleigh International

Raleigh International is a leading educational development charity that enables young people aged 17-24 from all backgrounds and nationalities to make a positive contribution and achieve personal and life skills development Our overseas programmes run for either 5 or ten weeks in India, Malaysia, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. If you work with disadvantaged young people and would like to discuss a partnership with Raleigh International, please contact: Kim Wilder, Scotland Partnership Officer, on 07813 310060 or email kim.wilder@raleigh.org.uk 

Education Leaflets and DVD from STEP

These leaflets and DVD have been designed to help Gypsy/Traveller access information about education, particularly about ‘authorised attendance’; on how to keep children safe while at school; and, to introduce Gypsy/Traveller communities to the meanings and implications of the Additional Support for Learning Act for the education of their children. Here

The Muslim Youthwork Foundation (MYWF)

This website is designed to help youth workers keep in touch with relevant developments in youth work and policy, and to provide networking opportunities and recommend other resources. It also features details of training opportunities, lists the projects currently being undertaken or supported by the foundation and includes some useful links. Take me to this resource

Runaways Action Programme

Runaways Action Programme is part of Streetwork UK. The programme offers one to one support for young people on an individual basis, listening, looking at other options and reducing risks, advocacy support; follow-up for young runaways, detached youth work shifts in Edinburgh city centre; a presence in railway stations, bus stations shopping centres and young people’s hang outs. If you would like to refer, get advice or find out more, email: youthteam@streetwork.org.uk or phone 0131 476 2023. Further information can also be found here

A Guide for parents and young people on the Additional Support for Learning Act

This video CD-Rom was created by Stirling Council to help parents and young people get to grips with the new Additional Support for Learning Act (2004). This website features a series of video clips of families and young people across Stirling, with interviews from parents and specialists. It should help everyone understand Stirling’s approach to implementing the new legislation and the measures that are in place to supporting all children and young people who require additional help with their learning. Here

Make Your Mark Action Pack

This CD and booklet supports groups taking part in Enterprise Week (12-18 November). The week is aimed largely at young people and designed to celebrate enterprise in its widest sense of “having an idea and making it happen”. The booklet suggests activities such as setting up challenges, club and networking events, while the CD includes back-up materials such as logos, press releases and resources.

To receive your free copy email: Andrew@makeyourmark.org.uk

or check out the website here

On the Money

On the Money is a new book of four stories by Theresa Breslin, Jonathan Meres, Nicola Morgan and Alison Prince, exploring issues of financial responsibility for children.

Take me to this resource

Summary Handout on the Additional Support for Learning Act

SEED has published a Summary Handout on the Additional Support for Learning Act that explains some of the important changes in the law following the Scottish Parliament's approval of the new Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. The legislation aims to modernise and improve the current system for identifying and addressing the needs of all children and young people who may face a barrier to learning and need additional support.

Here

Scottish Education Authorities Designated Support Staff for Gypsy and Traveller Pupils – Reviewed

Take me to this resource

Learning Teaching Scotland: Physical Education

Find out how Scottish schools are getting children on the move in imaginative and inspiring ways.

Take me to this resource

We can work it out. What works in educating pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties outside mainstream classrooms?

Pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties are some of the most marginalized children within education. This report looks at whether the education they receive is appropriate and how to best address the needs of these children and young people. Buy this report here

Wiseyp2work

Helps young people get ready for work. A unique information and activity hub for under 21s, teachers, youth workers, training providers and employers providing interactive games, a chat forum and national competition to help young people learn about the risks they’ll face and how to handle them. Anyone working with young people can use the activities on this site as part of induction training, work experience or classroom lessons.

Here

Make the Move: Your Life, Your Future, Your Choice

This CD-Rom has been designed for, and by, young people facing the transition from school or college. It has been made primarily for young people with a learning disability but other young people may find it useful.

For more information contact: Enable Scotland Tel: 0141 226 4541

or Email:enable@enable.org.uk

Careers Scotland

The Careers Scotland website has been redesigned to help provide comprehensive information for young people to help them plan their careers, including an online career matching questionnaire.

Take me to this resource.

National Autistic Society: Advocacy for Education Service

The Advocacy for Education Service provides advice and advocacy on additional support needs provision and entitlements for families whose children have an autistic spectrum disorder to help guide them through this complex and difficult process.

Here

The National Association for Special Educational Needs

With over fifty branches across the country The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) is the leading organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special educational needs.

Here

Supporting You at College: A Guide for young people with additional needs on support in Scotland’s further education colleges

Information for young people with additional support needs wishing to participate in further education.

Here

Inclusion: Supporting Individual Learning Needs

A catalogue of resources to support individual learning needs for teaching professionals, parents, carers and learners. Resources include publications, software, equipment and online information.

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The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

ADDISS organises local and national seminars and provides information, support, training and resources on ADHD for both parents and professional workers.

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The British Dyslexia Association

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. The BDA’s vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

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Don’t give it, Don’t take it

A new online resource that has been developed to provide teachers and others who work with young people with material they can use to raise awareness of sectarianism and religious intolerance, and encourage better mutual understanding.

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Count Me In

Count Me In is an innovative support pack designed expressly to help teachers identify the early signs that a child might be dyslexic. Released in the spring of 2004, the pack includes a video, information and staff development activities.

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Educating for Race Equality – A Toolkit for Scottish Teachers

Web resource designed to help teachers become more knowledgeable about education for race equality and anti-racism within the curriculum and wider life of schools.

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Inclusive Educational Approaches for Gypsies and Travellers within the context of interrupted learning

This guidance has been prepared for local authorities and schools, although it should also be of use to others with an interest in providing education for Gypsies and Travellers. It raises three key questions: What is meant by interrupted learning? Why is there a need for action? How can practice be improved?

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More Choices, More Chances: A Strategy to Reduce the Proportion of Young People not in Education, Employment or Training in Scotland

The NEET Strategy, More Choices, More Chances is an action plan to reduce the proportion of young people not in education employment or training in Scotland. Take me to this report

ADHD – Services over Scotland

The aim of the exercise was to find out what services are available across Scotland for children and young people with ADHD and how these services are planned and delivered. Take me to this report

Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

This legislation aims to modernise and improve the current system for identifying and addressing the needs of all children and young people who may face a barrier to learning and need additional support. ( SEED 2004).

Take me to this report Literature review of Educational provision for pupils with additional support needs

This study set out to review the definitions of special/additional support needs employed in different countries, the placement patterns of children with particular types of difficulties and approaches to pedagogy and curriculum for children with ASN. Take me to this report.

Partnership Matters - A Guide to Local Authorities, NHS Boards and Voluntary

Organisations on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in College Take me to this report

Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004: Sharing practice across sectors, across Scotland

This document supports the implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 by sharing practice. Take me to this report

Mainstream pupils with additional support needs: an evaluation

This report outlines the response of education authorities throughout Scotland to what is commonly referred to as the ‘presumption of mainstreaming’ in relation to pupils with special educational needs (SEN). (SE 2005). Take me to this report.

Personal Support for Pupils in Scottish Schools

This report is based on evidence from HM Inspectorate's programmes of inspections of Scottish primary, secondary and special schools during the period 2000-2003.  The report identifies some strength’s in the current systems and some areas for improvement. It also describes some examples of newly-emerging good practice designed to meet pupils' personal needs and finally considers some key areas where evidence suggests that further improvements are required. (HMIe 2004) Take me to this web report. Take me to this pdf report.

That’s NEET

This briefing paper provides background information for the Scottish Parliament Enterprise and Culture Committee’s round-table discussion on the Scottish Government’s Employability Framework, Workplus, and their Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET) strategy, More Choices, More Chances. Take me to this report.

The Evaluation of Post-School Psychological Services Pathfinders in Scotland (2004 - 2006)

In April 2004 PSPS Pathfinders were established representing an extension of the existing work of educational psychology services. The aim of the PSPS is to promote better outcomes for young people and to contribute to the reduction of the proportion not in employment, education or training (NEET) Take me to this report

Entitlement to Learning Scoping Study

The study focussed on small groups of young care leavers and young people not in education training and employment as well as those who influence them. The research explored stakeholder views of learning entitlement and attitudes towards post compulsory education in order to explore whether a system of learning entitlement would be sufficient to encourage educational re-engagement. Take me to this report

The role of street based youth work in linking socially excluded young people into education, training and work

This research, commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, represents the first, major, national study of street-based youth work in England and Wales. It focused in particular on work with socially excluded young people - a key target group for the Connexions service. The research provides valuable learning and insights which are applicable to the Scottish context. (JRF 2004). Take me to this report

Mentoring disaffected young people: An evaluation of mentoring plus

Mentoring has emerged as the latest in a long line of interventions aimed at reducing youth disaffection. This study is one of the first to provide first-hand evidence of whether such programmes are effective. It focuses on ten ‘Mentoring Plus’ programmes.  The research provides valuable learning and insights which are applicable to the Scottish context. (JRF 2004)

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Support Children’s Learning: Code of Practice

This code explains the new duties on education authorities and other agencies to support children's and young people's learning under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. (SEED 2005). Take me to this report

Support for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in mainstream primary school classrooms: a systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions

This English review aimed to summarise existing research findings to answer the following question to inform policy and practice: What are effective strategies to support primary-aged pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties in mainstream classrooms? (EPPI 2003) Take me to this report Summary report

Count Us In: Achieving Inclusion in Scottish Schools

This report is based on a survey by HM Inspectorate of Education of good practice in Scottish schools which identifies seven key messages for practice. (HMIe 2002) Take me to the pdf

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Schools and family change: School based support for children experiencing divorce and separation

This collaborative project between practitioners and researchers assessed two school-based intervention projects with children. It explored whether these could help children better adjust to their parents’ separation and examined both the effectiveness and acceptability of different types of support.(JRF 2003)

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What works in inclusive education?

Bringing together research from the UK, Europe, North America and Australia, this Barnardos report looks at what inclusive education is and its potential benefits. It considers what impact legislation or national and local policies can expect to have on school provision and reviews the evidence at a school and classroom level. Finally, it discusses the possible implications of inclusive education.  (Barnardos 1997)

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