Scottish Government

Thursday 10/05/2012

Growing Up in Scotland: Early Experiences of Primary School [Education and Training]

This Growing Up in Scotland report covers a wide range of topics around the time children start primary school. It looks at factors which lead to a positive early experience of school, early engagement of parents, educational aspirations and practical issues associated with starting school such as school choice, transport and wrap-around care.

Growing Up in Scotland: Early Experiences of Primary School - Parental involvement in school activities - Research Findings [Education and Training]

This research findings highlights the key findings from Growing Up in Scotland: Early Experiences at Primary School report in relation to parental involvement in school activities and homework.

Growing up in Scotland: Early Experiences of Primary School - The Transition to School - Research Findings [Education and Training]

This research findings document highlights the key findings from the Growing Up in Scotland: Early Experiences at Primary School report in relation to perceived 'school readiness' and adjustment to school.

Growing Up in Scotland: Overweight, Obesity and Activity [Education and Training]

This Growing Up in Scotland report describes the influences of parental factors and family and neighbourhood factors on children’s overweight/obesity, and levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. It also looks at factors associated with whether mothers recognise, and are concerned by their child being overweight.

Growing Up in Scotland: Overweight, Obesity and Activity - Research Findings [Education and Training]

This research findings highlights the key findings of Growing Up in Scotland: Obesity, Overweight and Activity report.

Growing Up in Scotland: The Involvement of Grandparents in Children's Lives [Education and Training]

This Growing Up in Scotland: Involvement of Grandparents in Children's Lives report describes the number and characteristics of children's grandparents; contact, closeness and interaction between grandparents and grandchildren; and the support (including childcare) grandparents provide to the children and their families.

Growing up in Scotland: The Involvement of Grandparents in Children's Lives - Research Findings [Education and Training]

This research findings document highlights the key findings of the 'Growing Up in Scotland: The involvement of grandparents in children's lives' report.

Tuesday 08/05/2012

A Quick Guide To Help With Health Costs [Health and Community Care]

Information regarding NHS charges and Optical Voucher values

Integration of Adult Health and Social Care in Scotland: Consultation on Proposals [Health and Community Care]

The consultation provides an opportunity for public and professional scrutiny of Ministers' plans for integration of adult health and social care.

Monday 07/05/2012

Fish and Shellfish Stocks 2012 [Marine and Fisheries]

Fish and Shellfish Stocks 2012. State of Scottish fish stocks, TACs and biology of the stocks for 2012.

Friday 04/05/2012

Consultation on Proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation [Environment]

The proposals outlined in this consultation will deliver a simpler legislative framework which will enable SEPA to focus greatest effort on the environmental problems that matter most. It will provide a more consistent range of enforcement tools so that, proportionate and effective action can be taken against those who would damage the environment.

DirectScot Consultation Responses [Public Sector]

Responses to the DirectScot public services portal for Scotland consultation.

Consultation on The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (Assistance to Registered Social Landlords and Other Persons) (Grants) Amendment Regulations 2012 [Housing]

We are consulting about the changes we propose to make to The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (Assistance to Registered Social landlords and Other Persons) (Grants) Regulations 2004. These regulations make provision in relation to certain kinds of grant assistance provided by local authorities to RSLs and other persons out of grants paid to the local authority by Scottish Ministers, (unless excluded by the offer of grant made by the Scottish Ministers).

Wednesday 02/05/2012

Review of Fees Charged by the Court of Session, Accountant of Court, Sheriff & Justice of the Peace Courts, High Court, Office of the Public Guardian: A Consultation Paper. [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A consultation about increases to court fees in Scottish courts

Monday 30/04/2012

Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2011 [Marine and Fisheries]

Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2011 produced by Marine Scotland Science

Friday 27/04/2012

Europe 2020: Scottish National Reform Programme 2012 [Economy]

The Scottish Government's response to the Europe 2020 Strategy, submitted to the President of the European Commission on 27th April 2012.

Wednesday 25/04/2012

Ag Àrdachadh ruigsinn (Raising Attainment - Gaelic Version) [Education and Training]

Comhairle do thidsearan air ruigsinn àrdachadh air feadh Alba. Advice to teachers on raising attainment for all in Scotland - Gaelic translation.

Report on HMP & YOI Cornton Vale - Follow-up Inspection - 30 January-2 February 2012 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The visit to HMP and YOI Cornton Vale was made two and a half years after a full inspection and one year after a follow-up inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up areas of concern as well as good practice.

Strengthening The Commitment: The Report of the UK Modernising Learning Disabilities Nursing Review [Health and Community Care]

The report aims to ensure that people with learning disabilities of all ages have access to expert Learning Disabilities Nurses and that their families and carers get the best support and care. It also seeks to make best use of Learning Disabilities Nurses throughout the entire health and social care system and improve the career image of learning disabilities nursing as a whole.

Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS led Incident Management Teams - October 2011 [Health and Community Care]

Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS led Incident Management Teams - October 2011