Resources

This small short life study set out to capture the progress being made in the implementation of the Early Years Framework in Scotland.

This guidance has been issued to promote the right of children and young people in residential care to participate in everyday outdoor activities like playing in a park or riding

This guidance sets out principles of meaningful consultation with children and young people. It explores methods that local authorities may want to use in carrying out consultations with children and

A report on the extent to which children’s issues have been addressed and prioritised in Single Outcome Agreements (SOA) for 2009-10. A SOA is a document which sets out the

This guidance provides practical support to local authorities building new schools. It helps them think through school building projects with children and young people included appropriately in the process.

Making Scotland a “Safe, Active, Happy” place for children and young people was the focus of the first Commissioner’s Action Plan. This short report provides an overview of the work

Information and key findings from the Detective Kit resource activity. The activity gave children the opportunity to find out about ‘things to do’ in their local area.

Reports on a research project carried and written by young people on the Commissioner’s Reference Group. The research explores the differing views and opinions on the educational maintenance allowance (EMA)

The children of prisoners are invisible in the laws and rules that shape our penal system. This report examines the situation of children of prisoners and makes recommendations to respect,

The report explores some of the reasons why young people are leaving care before they are 18. It makes a number of recommendations to encourage strong action to change the