We provided members of the Education Children and Young People with a briefing ahead of their consideration of amendments to this bill at Stage 2.
Results for Discrimination
Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes: consultation
December 2023 We have responded to this Scottish Government consultation, highlighting the importance of fully accessible housing to disabled children and young people. Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of
Additional Support for Learning in Scotland
Submission to Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee December 2023 Key points: Implementation of the presumption of mainstreaming The presumption of mainstreaming which was introduced in s15 of
Your Rights, Our Plan
Engaging the voices of children and young people is at the core of our mission for the next four years. Introducing ‘Your Rights, Our Plan,’ a comprehensive resource pack designed to empower adults in guiding children and young people through vital discussions about our work. Packed with videos, PowerPoints, and a survey, this resource facilitates conversations around six key questions, shaping the roadmap for Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean’s Strategic Plan.
‘Sometimes I feel like I am in prison’: Placing Children in Hotel-Type Accommodation.
This report highlights the troubling use of hotel-type accommodations for children in asylum and homelessness systems, in conflict with established human rights principles. Such environments can pose severe risks and long-term harm to children’s well-being and rights. Unfortunately, the practice persists due to legal and systemic pressures. This report aims to aid decision-makers and frontline practitioners by providing a comprehensive human rights framework and evidence-based insights to reduce the reliance on such accommodations and mitigate their negative impact.
We also have a short report for children and young people.
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill – Supplementary evidence
We submitted supplementary evidence to the Education, Children & Young People Committee in October 2023. This evidence supplements our previous written evidence to the Education, Children & Young People Committee