December 2013
This report reviews the treatment of 155 children from 97 contact cases between parents in which there were allegations of abuse.
Results for Research and Publications
Looking at bullying and cyberbullying
March 2014
This report looks at how bullying and cyberbullying are defined, approaches to handling both in Scotland, and children and young people’s views and experiences of cyberbullying.
Disabled children and young people’s experiences of using school toilets
March 2014
Findings of a survey of parents and carers of children and young people with a disability or long-term health condition.
Questions focused on parents’ and carers’ awareness of toilet facilities provided within schools and other educational units attended by their children.
Children’s right to play, culture and arts
May 2014
A review explaining the importance of Article 31 of the UNCRC – the right to play and relax.
Learning Lessons
November 2014
A joint study examines young people’s views on how to better support young people experiencing poverty to achieve at school.
How young people’s participation in school supports achievement and attainment
February 2015
This research report draws on interviews with young people at seven schools to see if participation is associated with raised achievement and attainment.
School toilets and the experiences of children and young people with a disability
June 2015
This report looks at the range of issues parents of children and young people with a disability or long-term health condition raised when discussing their child’s experiences of school toilets.
Young people and the Scottish Parliament
April 2015
This summary report presents findings around pupils’ knowledge and views of the Scottish Parliament and reporting concerns on local issues.
Approaches to engagement with children 0-3 years
September 2015
This literature review looks at theory and practice around participation with children aged under 4 years old.
Evaluation of the 7 Golden Rules for Participation
October 2014
Copius Consulting’s evaluation of how the Commissioner’s 7 Golden Rules for Participation resource has been used in practice.