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The policy department exists to:
Promote
the development and awareness of policies and legislation which will
improve the quality of life for Scotland’s children and their families.
Enable the exchange of information on all policy
and parliamentary matters relating to Scotland’s children and their
families between children and young people, parents, policymakers and
politicians.
Promote the participation of children, young people and parents in decision
making processes and work to develop good practice at local, national
and European levels.
Key facts
This page tells you some key facts and figures about children living
in Scotland
More about key facts >
Children’s rights
This page explains children’s rights and the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child. It also tells you about the Children’s
Commissioner.
More about children's rights >
About Policy
This section of the policy website explains what the policy department
does and how we go about influencing policy. It also tells you who we
are.
More about the policy
department >
Consultations
The section lists current consultations relating to children and young
people in Scotland and a list of our previous responses.
More about consultations >
Child Policy Info (Policy Inform)
Accessible, comprehensive and up-to-date policy information relating
to children and young people in Scotland. The website also contains a
comprehensive directory of developments since 2002. Information
includes parliamentary proceedings, consultations, documents and news.
More policy information >
Policy briefings
Policy briefings are produced for Children in Scotland members on policy
issues and legislation affecting children and young people. This page
provides of list of briefings, access to the briefings online is available
on the members
pages.
More about briefings >
Advisory Groups & Forums
The policy department services a number of advisory groups and forums
which play an important role in policy development. This section has
details of the work of the Early Years Forum, Special Needs Advisory
Group and the National Voluntary Children’s Forum.
More about groups & forums >
Projects
This section provides a list of current and recent policy related projects.
More about policy projects >
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Contact details
for this section:
Paula Evans
Telephone:
0131 222 2435
Click here to send an email
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