Scottish Government

Wednesday 18/03/2009

Tom Shaw Historic Abuse Systemic Review: One Year On SurvivorScotland: Progress and Potential - Scottish Government Seminar [Education and Training]

Tom Shaw Historic Abuse Systemic Review: One Year On Review of seminar held on 25 November 2008

Tuesday 17/03/2009

Operation of the Homeless Persons legislation in Scotland: Quarters ending 30 June and 30 September 2008(including households in temporary accommodation at 31 December 2008) [Statistics]

Quarterly information on homeless applications, assessments and housing outcomes up to 30 September 2008.

Placing Requests in Schools in Scotland, 2007/08 [Education and Training]

Placing requests in Scottish Schools 2007/08

Monday 16/03/2009

A Guide to the Use of Mediation in the Planning System in Scotland [Planning]

The purpose of the guide is help those involved in the planning system in Scotland to understand how mediation can be used to enhance the planning process.

Social Research: Data Security Review [Research]

Review of data security amongst contractors carrying out social research on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Friday 13/03/2009

Moving Forward in Kinship and Foster Care [Education and Training]

Report from the 'Getting it right for every child in kinship and foster care' reference group.

Scoping Study: Developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa [Research]

The purpose of this scoping study was to assess the feasibility of developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa. Three potential policy options were developed that both looked to understand the educational context and recognise Scotland's potential to offer a distinct mechanism for support.

Scoping Study: Developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa Europe and External Affairs RF No. 15/2009 [Research]

The purpose of this scoping study was to assess the feasibility of developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa. Three potential policy options were developed that both looked to understand the educational context and recognise Scotland's potential to offer a distinct mechanism for support.

Skills in Scotland 2008 [Education and Training]

Results from the 2008 Scottish Employers Skill Survey.

Thursday 12/03/2009

An External Review of Caledonia Youth [Research]

This reviews Caledonia Youth, examining their contribution to promoting sexual health and wellbeing and exploring whether they provide value for money in relation to the government funding they receive.

An External Review of Caledonia Youth Research Findings No. 78/2009 [Research]

This reviews Caledonia Youth, examining their contribution to promoting sexual health and wellbeing and exploring whether they provide value for money in relation to the government funding they receive.

An External Review of Caledonia Youth: Appendices [Research]

This reviews Caledonia Youth, examining their contribution to promoting sexual health and wellbeing and exploring whether they provide value for money in relation to the government funding they receive.

Eligibilty Criteria for Providers of Primary medical Services - Consultation Responses [Health and Community Care]

Responses from individuals and organisations who responded to our consultation exercise.

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning and Designing Places Award 2008: Report of the Judges [Planning]

SAQP and Designing Places Award Report of the Judges 2008

Wednesday 11/03/2009

Consultation on the key findings and recommendations from the National Parks Review - Consultation Responses [Environment]

National Parks Review Consultation

Good Practice: Intensive Support and Monitoring [Education and Training]

Interim document containing guidance for Intensive Support and Monitoring.

HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on Young Offenders in Adult Establishments [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report on Young Offenders in Adult Establishments

Tuesday 10/03/2009

Childcare Vouchers: a win-win for employers and employees [Education and Training]

childcare vouchers - information for employers and employees

SQA Attainment and School Leaver Qualifications in Scotland: 2007/08 [Education and Training]

information on attainment of National Qualifications by pupils in publicly funded secondaries and school leavers

Monday 09/03/2009

An Assessment of the Operation of the Named Person Role and its Interaction with other Forms of Patient Representation [Research]

An analysis of the operation of the "named person" role in the operation of mental health legislation.