Children, young people and families

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ParliamentPlans for new Children and Young People Bill announced

The Scottish Government has announced plans for new legislation to help make Scotland the best place for children to grow up. The new Children and Young People Bill will be introduced to Parliament next year.
Read more about the plans for the Children and Young People Bill

Getting it right for children & families leaflet coverNew 'children & families' leaflet available online

Our new leaflet, 'Getting it right for children & families' is now available to download. It's an overview of the wide range of policy areas we're working on with our many partners.
Download the 'Getting it right for children and families' leaflet

Getting it right for every child

Getting it right for every child and young personThe Getting it right for every child approach makes sure that all Scotland's children, young people and their families have consistent, co-ordinated support, when they need it. It underpins all our work with children and young people.

How we're supporting children, young people and families

Children's legislation

The Scottish Government has announced plans for new legislation to help make Scotland the best place for children to grow up. The new Children and Young People Bill will be introduced to Parliament next year, paving the way for fundamental reforms to the ways in which children and their families are supported through, for example, embedding key elements of the Getting it Right for Every Child approach in law.

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Discussion ForumEducation
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Information about preventing youth offending

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The Scottish Government's research into children and young people

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How to access statistics on children and young people

Page updated: Friday, May 11, 2012