Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: A Discussion Paper

DescriptionTackling Child Poverty in Scotland: A Discussion Paper
ISBN978-0-7559-9710
Official Print Publication DateNovember 2010
Website Publication DateNovember 15, 2010

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ISBN 978 0 7559 9710 7 (Web only publication)
DPPAS 108925

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Child poverty in Scotland

3. Our approach to tackling child poverty: key principles
3.1 Contribution to the Scottish Government's Purpose and the National Performance Framework
3.2 Key principles of our approach to tackling poverty and inequality
3.3 Equalities and children's rights

4. Our approach to tackling child poverty: current policy and action
4.1 Maximising household resources
4.2 Improving child wellbeing and children's life chances
4.3 Communities and the physical environment
4.4 Supporting local delivery

5. Monitoring and evaluating progress

6. Consultation questions

Annex A: The Child Poverty Act 2010
Annex B: Links to key documents

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