Children, young people and families

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Youth employment

Focus on youth employment

Youth employment topped the agenda at Scotland's ninth national economic forum.

Free childcare for vulnerable children

Early Years Change Fund will invest £4.5 million over the next three years to boost childcare provision for vulnerable, looked-after two-year olds.

Getting it right

Getting it right for every child and young personThe Getting it right approach makes sure that all Scotland's children, young people and their families have consistent, co-ordinated support, when they need it. It underpins all our work with children and young people.

How we're supporting children, young people and families

Legislation

We've just finished consulting on a new Rights of Children and Young People Bill which will make Scottish Ministers responsible in law for children's rights in Scotland for the first time. The Bill is part of an ambitious package of planned reforms to children's services.

Other topics

Discussion ForumEducation
Information about schools and learning

Female OffendersYouth justice
Information about preventing youth offending

childrenResearch
The Scottish Government's research into children and young people

StatisticsStatistics
How to access statistics on children and young people

Page updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012