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Children's hearings and the love that binds: reflections on community, discipline and exile: the ninth Kilbrandon lecture
- Author:
- MARSHALL Kathleen
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The 9th Kilbrandon Lecture presented by Kathleen Marshall, at Glasgow University. The main themes proposed are: that many of our most needy young people live in exile from their communities; that they can be exiled through neglect, abuse or loveless discipline or punishment; that they can be brought home through love, loving discipline and their longing for community; and that the children’s hearing has a central role in pre-empting their exile and effecting their homecoming.
FAQs on child trafficking
- Author:
- ECPAT UK
- Publisher:
- ECPAT UK
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
A booklet providing answers to commonly asked questions on child trafficking. It covers what child trafficking is, how trafficked children are exploited in the UK and the impact this has on them, identifying children who are trafficked, the challenges facing children once identified and preventing child trafficking. It includes the case studies to highlight the individual experiences of children... (Edited publisher abstract)
Children educated outwith school 2009
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government National Statistics
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This publication provides results of the annual survey on children educated outwith school.
Preventable child deaths in England: year ending 31 March 2009
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Figures on child deaths which have been reviewed by Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in England between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009 are provided. Figures are presented by region. This is the first year of data collection, therefore figures should be interpreted with caution.
Cognitive testing: British social attitudes and child poverty questions
- Authors:
- BLAKE Margaret, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 85p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The objectives of this research were to explore the effectiveness of existing survey questions regarding poverty generally and develop and test a new set of questions exploring public attitudes to child poverty. It covers poverty and benefits questions, child poverty, Government policy and targets and lone parents.
A manifesto for a good childhood
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This manifesto identifies three key areas where political change and leadership are needed to realise a new commitment to childhood: putting children's well-being at the heart of public policy, prioritising the interests of children facing the greatest disadvantage and including children as valued citizens in reforms for democratic renewal.
Modern day slavery of African children in the UK: addressing the demand and supply nexus: conference on 25-26 July 2007 at CMS Cameron McKenna, Mitre House, London
- Author:
- AFRICANS UNITE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
- Publisher:
- AFRUCA
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This conference examined supply issues - factors fuelling the trafficking of children in Africa; demand issues - identification of victims and the impact of trafficking in the UK; responses at source and in the UK; and improving the governmental framework to address trafficking. Twenty-two recommendations are made.
Children in Scotland: a snapshot of Scotland
- Author:
- CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Children in Scotland has gathered together a collection of existing statistics from public sources covering a variety of measures including health, education, and economic status that contribute to the well being of children and young people in each of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas. Where possible, the data for each local authority is compared with the same data for Scotland as a whole.
The good childhood inquiry: what you told us about lifestyle
- Author:
- THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- The Children's Society
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The inquiry is seeking to open an inclusive debate on what makes for a good childhood today that will shape future policy and inspire all relationships with children. The Children's Society has commissioned a series of public opinion polls, called Reflections On Childhood, as part of The Good Childhood Inquiry. This one deals with lifestyle.
Physical restraint: a culture shift for organisations? leadership seminar report and recommendations
- Author:
- SCOTTISH INSTITUTE FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE
- Publisher:
- Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A seminar was convened by SIRCC and the Care Commission to look at issues in managing physical restraint, following continuing concern from many quarters about policy and practice in this area. The aim of the seminar was to engage with senior managers and agencies providing care services. This report was prepared at the request of SIRCC to provide a summary of events, to identify key issues emerging and to suggest further action that might be taken by the key stakeholders.