Young people are at the heart of an ambitious new enterprise that is aiming to empower communities, encourage intergenerational working and link local issues to global discussions. Children in Scotland finds out more

Children with disabilities often have a more limited choice of physical activities than their non-disabled friends, with a knock-on effect on their fitness, confidence and self esteem. David Feeney looks at the importance of outdoor activity for young people with visual impairments

A forward-thinking project gives looked after children access to the arts, and a valuable chance to build their confidence and creativity, discovers Lynn Gilmour

Making sure children and young people looked after away from home receive the best care is essential, says Ronnie Hill. A new report makes encouraging reading

Permanence orders give courts the flexibility to consider individual circumstances in arriving at the best outcome for children unable to live with their birth parents. One year after their introduction Jennifer Broatch looks at how they are working