6 h. ago Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner hails conference as a space to ‘take action and make meaningful change’

Scotland’s Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Nicola Killean, is confirmed as the Chair ahead of the Kibble Annual Conference this November.

Events

48 h. ago Ayrshire woman raises £500 for charity in supermarket sweep challenge

Adele Chester raised more than £500 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) through Aldi's Supermarket Sweep challenge

Economics

55 h. ago Appeal launched for panel members for Dumfries and Galloway children's hearings

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for volunteers who want to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Politics

3 d. ago South Lanarkshire volunteers wanted to join Children's Panel

Applications are open until October 6 with Children's Hearings Scotland aiming to increase capacity in the area

Politics

4 d. ago Ayrshire shopper scoops over £520 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Ayrshire, and one lucky local winner has raised £522.73 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

5 d. ago Scotland must match ambitious words with meaningful action to grow economy

Closing the gap between ambition and delivery will require more than a few tweaks to the status quo

Politics

8 d. ago Dunfermline shopper sets fundraising record with over £1,100 raised for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep has been all over Scotland this year, and after being chosen to take part in the gameshow inspired activity, a lucky local winner has raised a record total of £1,119.39 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

9 d. ago Back to school season ushers in hunger for broadening musical horizons with 82 per cent of Scottish children interested in learning a musical instrument

New research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) reveals that the public’s appetite to discover orchestral music has hit a record high - and, among school children in Scotland, the new academic year starts with a record number of children wanting to learn a musical instrument.

Culture

2 w. ago Children across Scotland are waiting years to access mental health services

Freedom of information requests to NHS health boards found some young people waited more than 1000 days for support.

Society

3 w. ago Glasgow shopper scoops over £600 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Glasgow, and one lucky local winner has raised £605.79 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

3 w. ago Calls for smacking ban in England grow as 8 in 10 adults say punishment is 'unacceptable'

Parents are still allowed to use 'reasonable punishment' against their children despite the practice being outlawed in Scotland and Wales.

Politics

last month Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics