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Statement: The Scottish Government and the SQA must respond to young people urgently

Bruce Adamson, Children and Young People’s Commissioner: “We are hugely concerned to see the revision support materials from the SQA fails to meet the needs and expectations of young people

When the news seems scary, you still have power

War in Ukraine is upsetting but we have some advice on how children can understand their feelings.

Justice system must be centred around children’s rights – otherwise lives are at risk

Maria Galli, our Legal Officer, writes about Scotland’s practice of imprisoning children and why it should stop immediately.

Statement: Vaccination offer to children aged five to 11

Commissioner's office on announcement that Covid-19 vaccine will be offered to more children.

Commissioner Bruce is a good sport at judo club

Our team throw themselves into judo on our first roadshow visit to a sports club.

Position statement: Removal of face coverings in classrooms from 28 February 2022

Commissioner's office on announcement that face coverings will no longer be required in classrooms after the February break.

We’re thinking about Children’s Mental Health Week

To mark Children's Mental Health Week, we're looking at the important issues it raises.

Mental health investment needs to be targeted so it can make a difference

Gina Wilson, our Head of Strategy, revisits a blog from December 2020 on improvements that need to be made in children's mental health services.

Children’s rights in the digital world: the UK’s opportunity to create ground breaking legislation

On Safer Internet Day 2022 ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’, Head of Strategy, Gina Wilson writes about strengthening the draft Online Safety Bill to better protect

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