"CRUMBLING FUTURES" The Children’s Society Seriously Awkward 2018

Why vulnerable 16 and 17 year olds need more support as they move into adulthood ...

 “As local authorities struggle to meet demand with reducing funding, our research highlights compelling reasons to be alarmed. We can’t wait while children fall between the cracks of childhood and adulthood. Vulnerable 16 and 17 year olds need more support now and that support must continue as they transition into adult life. Our findings provide important evidence to those responsible for reviewing, resourcing and defining the future of children’s services.” Matthew Reed Chief Executive, The Children’s Society

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"BREAKING NEWS: SAFEGUARDING AMENDMENT TO DATA PROTECTION BILL"

"The adoption of certain new amendments by the House of Commons this week is a hugely promising development for child protection and adult safeguarding professionals."

"The new amendment 85, adopted by the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on Tuesday 13 March, goes further in empowering organisations – in the course of their own activities and judgment – to process personal data for safeguarding purposes lawfully, without consent where appropriate. This will be welcome news for schools, charities and volunteer organisations, religious organisations and sports clubs and governing bodies alike."

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YOUNG PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING IN SCOTLAND: ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS

Children and Families Analysis February 2018

“Key findings The 2017 Young People in Scotland survey asked respondents a number of questions about their ability to make their views heard and acted on in decisions that affect their lives.”

“Fieldwork was conducted by Ipsos MORI Scotland and analysis and reporting was conducted by the Scottish Government, Children and Families Analytical Services”

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