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PAS news

06/06/08 - 27/06/08 New publications for parents Parenting Across Scotland belives that parents` deserve the best possible information and advice.
06/06/08 - 27/06/08 Support and Services for Parents in Scotland New research by the Criminal Justice Development Centre for Scotland has been published.
04/03/08 - 01/04/08 Family Life is Full of Ups and Downs Parenting Across Scotland today launched a campaign aimed at parents and families. The campaign highlights the need for more easily accessible help and advice for parents and families.
12/09/07 - 28/09/07 Parenting Across Scotland Vacancy Currently PAS has a vacancy for a Project Manager.
08/08/07 - 29/08/07 Parenting Across Scotland 2005 - 2007 Report Parenting Across Scotland (PAS) report on work undertaken 2005 -2007.
08/03/07 - 15/03/07 Help is at Hand MSP Rosie Kane reflects on her experience of the PAS 'real stories' event
27/02/07 - 20/03/07 PAS MORI Poll of Parenting in Scotland PAS survey over 1,000 parents about parenting in 2007.
05/12/06 - 08/01/07 PAS schoolbag support campaign Parenting Across Scotland is sending out thousands of seasonal greeting cards to parents with primary age children in Scotland during December - to let parents and families know that its “OK to Ask” for information and support and to advise them about the OK to Ask initiative.
27/04/06 Launch of OK to Ask A new improved telephone helpline service and website for parents and families in Scotland is being launched today 27/04/06 by Parenting Across Scotland (PAS).
27/03/06 PAS Launch Oct 2004 Parenting Across Scotland launch partnership during Parents' Week 2004

Partner news

25/06/08 - 09/07/08 Resources for parents Advice Service Capability Scotland (ASCS) has a library with over 3500 resources about disability.
21/04/08 - 05/05/08 A new report suggests young people are `happier` The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Scotland National Report has been published.
26/03/08 - 09/04/08 Young people being `pushed out` of care Sweet 16 ? a new report by Scotland`s Commissioner for Children and Young People highlights the gaps between policies and and young people`s expereinces of leaving care.
18/01/08 - 01/02/08 ParentLine Scotland call for volunteers Volunteers are the front line of the ParentLine service. More volunteers calltakers are needed to join the Edinburgh office.
17/12/07 - 24/12/07 'Being Young in Scotland' Today Youthlink Scotland published the results of a Scotland wide survey of young people aged 11 - 25 years.
29/11/07 - 05/12/07 National Parenting Academy launched The National Academy for Parenting Practitioners will work directly with parenting support workers to provide high quality training to equip workers with the skills and knowledge required to best meet the needs of parents.
29/11/07 - 06/12/07 One parent Families Scotland news One Parent Families Scotland has been working on behalf of lone parents and their families since 1944. OPFS is a national voluntary organisation, registered as a charity. Our members include individual lone parents, various organisations working with lone parents and others who just simply want to support the cause of lone parents.
20/11/07 - 27/11/07 Parent Connections November Newsletter Parent Connections is a unique information and support service for lone parent families affected by disability that is free, independent and confidential.
14/11/07 - 21/11/07 ASL act - Interim implementation report The Additional Support for learning Act aims to ensure that all children who require additional support to help them achieve their full potential are receiving the necessary services.
07/11/07 - 14/11/07 Parents get a helping hand The Directions project in Pollock is run by Scottish children`s charity CHILDREN 1st. The project aims to help families by reinforcing good parenting skills and helps parents to manage their children`s behaviour.
24/10/07 - 31/10/07 Families and Neighbourhoods A new report published by the Family and Parenting Institute explores the impact parents earnings have on their ability to do the best for their families.
22/10/07 - 29/10/07 Why being a parent isn't easy Report from Parentline Scotland highlighting what parents and families say about bringing up children in Scotland.
10/10/07 - 17/10/07 Crime - Children`s experiences A recent survey conducted by the Howard League of Penal Reform suggests that almost half of children have been victims of theft at school.
08/10/07 - 15/10/07 Young People - Emotional wellbeing Children`s charity NCH has launched a campaign demanding the government ensure that Scotland`s young people have the right support.
03/10/07 - 17/10/07 Parent Connections Parent Connections works with lone parent families affected by disability.
24/09/07 - 31/10/07 Reducing inequalities - children and families A recent report from the National Children`s Bureau, Family and Parenting Institute and the institute of Education sets out new ideas for families, children and local communities.
21/09/07 - 28/09/07 Electronic tagging - Expensive and ineffective The first evaluation of the scheme, launched under the 2004 Antisocial behaviour Act.
18/09/07 - 25/09/07 Young children, Poverty and Education Emerging research conducted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) highlights how young children view education and the influence poverty has on academic outcomes.
22/08/07 - 29/08/07 Building Better Childhoods in Norway Contrasting and comparing pupils school experiences in Norawy and Scotland
30/07/07 - 12/09/07 Does your child self harm? Would you like a safe place to talk and get support from others in a similar position?
24/07/07 - 31/07/07 Teenage Concerns A portrait of teenage life in 2006
24/07/07 - 31/10/07 Have your say ParentLine Scotland Talking Point
17/07/07 - 24/07/07 Poverty gap `Widest in 40 years` The gap between rich and poor has not declined in the last 40 years
19/06/07 - 26/06/07 Child poverty in Scotland More than 90,000 children in Scotland live in "severe poverty", according to a study by Save the Children (STC).
14/06/07 - 21/06/07 What do you think about leisure services? We are carrying out a survey about access to leisure and if you would like to take part then we’d like you to join our 1 in 4 poll.
22/05/07 - 29/05/07 Stepfamily Scotland expand helpline service 60,000 stepfamilies in Scotland get an expanded telephone helpline service
06/02/07 - 06/03/07 New Fact Sheets from One Parent Families Scotland OPFS have recently produced 2 new fact sheets which are free to lone parents and organisations working with lone parents.
06/02/07 - 27/03/07 Briefing sessions on childcare and tax credits Free briefing sessions on how childcare payments through tax credits work for childcare organisations and parents are being held throughout Scotland in February and March.
07/01/07 - 12/01/07 Childline expands The charity ChildLine Scotland is to receive an extra £500,000 from the Executive to expand services in its Glasgow and Aberdeen centres and set up a base in Edinburgh.
26/11/06 - 22/03/07 Briefings on working families tax credits PAS partner OPFS to host series of briefing sessions throughout Scotland on the workings of the Childcare Tax Credit for parents and childcare providers

Parents in the news

24/04/08 - 08/05/08 Children`s Mental Health and Well Being The Children`s Society today published the results of an opinion poll that reveals concerns about children`s mental health and well being.
23/04/08 - 12/05/08 Parent & Child Festival 9th - 11th May Parents Like Us, Parent & Child Festival, Leith Links, Friday 9th May to Sunday 11th May. Admission free
14/04/08 - 28/04/08 Are we shutting fathers out ? A new report `The Dad Deficit:- The Missing Piece of the Maternity Jigsaw` produced by the Fatherhood Institute calls for better access to maternity services for fathers.
10/04/08 - 24/04/08 Arguing with you teenager is healthy New research suggests that conflict between parents and their teenagers is not only normal but a positive way to build stronger relationships.
27/03/08 - 10/04/08 Protecting children using the internet Child psychologist, Dr Tanya Byron has completed a six month study that looked at children`s use of the internet and computer games classification
10/03/08 - 24/03/08 Sure Start - Making a Difference A new evaluation of Sure Start has been published.
26/02/08 - 08/04/08 Is commercialism ruining childhood ? 89% of adults in the UK believe that children today are more materialistic than in previous generations.
15/01/08 - 22/01/08 Community Nurse trials to go ahead From April 2008 4 test sites in Scotland will see the roles of Health Visitors, District Nurses, School Nurses and Family Health nurses rolled into one job - Community Health Nurses.
03/01/08 - 10/01/08 Junk food advertising ban By December 2008 advertising of junk foods on all children`s channels will be banned.
03/01/08 - 10/01/08 Working Parents Forgotten The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) says that 1.4 million children in Britain live in poverty despite having at least one parent working.
12/12/07 - 19/12/07 UK Ministers announce £1bn strategy for children The Children's Plan promises more play facilities, money for youth services, providing parents and families with information and advice and also proposes cutting the number of school tests that children take.
05/12/07 - 12/12/07 Teenagers reveal hopes and fears The findings come from a survey conducted by Ipsos Mori for Ofsted and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
04/12/07 - 18/12/07 Annual report of poverty & social exclusion The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published it`s annual report which explores the level of poverty for children and families in the UK.
14/11/07 - 21/11/07 The under eights who commit crime Police forces across Scotland today supplied details of crimes committed by children under the age of eight.
12/11/07 - 19/11/07 Are drugs prescribed for ADHD effective ? Findings from a study in the US suggest that it is not effective to trae ADHD long trem with the use of drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta.
05/11/07 - 12/11/07 The modern British family BBC/ICM poll expoloring what people think about families and the importance of families on personal happiness.
30/10/07 - 06/11/07 A third of teenagers home alone A report from childcare charity 4Children and Karen Buck MP calls for improvements in after school care for 11 - 16year olds.
24/10/07 - 31/10/07 Scotland pilots free school meals scheme Five areas in Scotland are piloting a new scheme to improve children's diets.
12/10/07 - 19/10/07 Interim report from the Primary Review The first Primary Review report finds stong support for the work of primary schools but deep anxiety about the condition of childhood today.
09/10/07 - 16/10/07 Tax credit system fails the most in need Parliamentary Ombudsman, Ann Abraham reported that the recovery of overpaid tax credits left 363,000 families in debt.
03/10/07 - 10/10/07 Decline in pupils taking school lunches Ofsted found fewer pupils are taking school lunches since the new healthy eating guidelines were introduced in March 2005.
01/10/07 - 08/10/07 Young children and Tv viewing - New research The findings provide fresh evidence of the harm that too much exposure to television can have on the development of young children.
27/09/07 - 04/10/07 Gap in educational attainment highlighted The Scottish Qualifications Authority carried out a study of exam results from Scotland`s 32 Local Authority areas.
17/09/07 - 24/09/07 Parents of autistic children plan new school Parents in Scotland who have children with autism are planning to set up a new independent school.
06/09/07 - 13/09/07 Food additives advice for parents The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published research findings that suggest a link between certain artificial food colours and hyperactivity
06/09/07 - 08/10/07 Edinburgh`s Festival of Libraries 2007 Saturday, 6th October, in the Assembly Rooms, George Street, Edinburgh.
16/08/07 - 23/08/07 Scottish Councils meet class size targets A survey by the Herald found that of the 28 councils who responded only 1 had not met the targets.
07/08/07 - 14/08/07 Food manufacturers stiil advertising to children Food manufacturers are targeting children on internet chat programmes and social networking sites.
03/08/07 - 10/08/07 Tooth deacy - are healthy juices ok? Organic fruit juices harm children`s teeth.
27/07/07 - 03/08/07 Are British Teenagers the Worst in Eurpoe? A report published by IPPR today suggests that `Inactivity and the lack of constructive extraciricular activities leads to risk taking and unacceptable behaviour`
25/07/07 - 01/08/07 Parents under pressure British Parents struggle to balance work and family life
19/06/07 - 26/06/07 Father`s spending more time at home. A study of father`s across the UK found that 43% of father`s have made a decision to spend more time at home.
14/06/07 - 21/06/07 Is child obesity a child protection issue? Some doctos believe that over feeding childeren should be seen aa a form of neglect.
11/06/07 - 18/06/07 Are we failing young people ? Children Rights Alliance England reports on the breaching of children`s rights
06/06/07 - 13/06/07 Decline in neonatal services in Scotland The premature baby charity, Bliss has published a report looking at services for the most vulnerable babies
06/06/07 - 13/06/07 Parent`s too worried to let children play A survey by the Children`s Society highlights the difficulties parent`s have balancing letting their children out to play and keeping them safe
30/05/07 - 06/06/07 New report into maternity support services Some trrusts in England are using maternity support staff to care for pregnant women.
23/05/07 - 30/05/07 Government to miss targets on child poverty A report published by children`s charity Barnardos warns that the govenrment will miss it`s targets
22/05/07 - 29/05/07 Modern day parents plagued by worry and doubt It`s time to stop laying the blame for society's ills at the door of hard pressed families
16/05/07 - 23/05/07 Extension of flexible working From 6th April 07 carers have the right to request flexible working.
15/05/07 - 22/05/07 Breastfeeding Awareness Week Lastest breastfeeding statistics published, have the targets set been achieved?
01/05/07 - 08/05/07 Alcohol Concern recommendations for parents Alcohol Concern's message for parents who allow under 15 year olds to consume alcohol in the home
25/04/07 - 02/05/07 Government announces Parenting Academy Parenting UK has won a £30m National Academy for Parenting Practitioners contract
17/04/07 - 24/04/07 Parents love health visitors Research shows that 76 per cent of parents in England want parenting support and advice on their child's health and development from a trained health visitor with up-to-date knowledge.
12/04/07 - 19/04/07 Parents and teachers 'could do better' Don't leave talking about sex until too late, say children in an OFSTED report about personal, social and health education in schools
04/03/07 - 11/03/07 Mothers face job discrimination Women with young children are the most discriminated against in the workplace, a study of inequality in the UK suggested.
22/02/07 - 01/03/07 Scots Facing Higher Nursery Fees Nursery fees in Scotland are increasing at almost double the rate of those in England, a survey has found.
22/02/07 - 01/03/07 UK is accused of failing children The UK has been accused of failing its children, as it comes bottom of a league table for child well-being across 21 industrialised countries.
07/02/07 - 14/02/07 Make Chatter Matter: Parents urged to talk to chil The charity I Can urges parents to talk more to their offspring Parents spend so much time at work, watching television or doing household chores that they do not make time to talk to their children, a survey finds.
23/01/07 - 30/01/07 Growing up in Scotland First report from a study interviewing 8,000 families in scotland has revealed the gulf between the most privileged and most deprived families in Scottish society
16/01/07 - 23/01/07 MSPs support school meal changes A new law laying down nutritional standards for school meals has been backed by MSPs.
16/01/07 - 23/01/07 Scottish councils fail to support national childca WORKING mothers are missing out on thousands of pounds because local authorities have failed to put in place available tax breaks, reports the Scotsman
16/01/07 - 23/01/07 Scotland faces 'global disgrace' for Executive fai A POWERFUL UN watchdog is preparing a report that will criticise the Scottish Executive for its failure to outlaw the smacking of children.
08/01/07 - 15/01/07 Mums come out top as teenage role models 13-18 year olds say Mums and Dads are their most admired adults in Scout Association survey
07/01/07 - 12/01/07 25% of primary pupils weigh too much Nearly a quarter of Scotland's primary one children are overweight and nearly one in 10 is classed as "obese", according to the latest figures.
05/12/06 - 12/12/06 Kicking the school run habit Ministers have announced a £5 million funding package to back up a nationwide plan to encourage more pupils and parents across Scotland to choose to walk or cycle to school.
24/11/06 - 01/12/06 Ban for junk food adverts to children
24/10/06 - 31/10/06 Parents Shun bedtime story Once children start school, only one-third of parents read every day, the poll of 1,500 parents suggests.
24/10/06 - 31/10/06 Best Primary School in Scotland
17/10/06 - 24/10/06 Advert targets smoking mums-to-be
16/10/06 - 23/10/06 Gordon Brown calls for a father's revolution

Scottish Executive News

21/04/08 - 05/05/08 Scottish Qualifications Examination Timetable Information for parents and pupils about the Standard grade and Higher exam schedule.
15/04/08 - 29/04/08 Tackling Youth and Gang Disorder Kenny MacAskill has announced funding to police forces and partners to provide new projects for young people involved in local gangs.
15/04/08 - 29/04/08 Obesity Initiative has Family Focus Nicola Sturgeon has announced £6m funding to tackle childhood obesity.
28/03/08 - 11/04/08 Early Years and Early Intervention A joint Scottish Government and COSLA consultation has been realeased outlining tasks for an early years framrwork
26/03/08 - 09/04/08 Free school meals pilot extended The Scottish Government has decided to extend the pilot scheme providing free school meals in Fife.
19/03/08 - 02/04/08 Growing Up in Scotland - Topic reports Additional reports from the GUS sweep 1 report.
27/02/08 - 11/03/08 New sports initiative for girls The new programme will tackle the high levels of physical inactivity amongst girls aged 11 - 16
18/02/08 - 03/03/08 `Growing Up in Scotland` 2nd year findings GUS was launched in 2005 and is tracking 8,000 familise in Scotland. The study looks at families experiences including parenting, childcare, health and education.
14/02/08 - 21/02/08 Action Plan agreed for dyslexia The Scottish Government have agreed an action plan that will include supporting teachers to gain knowledge and confidance to support dyslexic pupils during teacher training.
22/01/08 - 05/02/08 Schools to teach money management The scottish Government is planning to include `money management` within the new Cirriculum for Excellence.
18/01/08 - 01/02/08 Will funding reach disabled children and families? Following recommendations from a review chaired by Tom Clarke, MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill, extra money has been released to support disabled children and their families in Scotland. Concerns have been raised due to the new process of allocating funds to local authorities.
10/12/07 - 17/12/07 Part-Time students to receive grants New plans from the Scottish Government will allow part-time students who earn less than £18,000 to recieve grants of £500 per year toward the cost of their courses.
05/12/07 - 12/12/07 Better financial support for carers announced The new strategy will provide support and security for carers who have responsibility for looked after children and young people. Better financial support will be available for carers.
04/12/07 - 11/12/07 Preventative dental service launched in Fife The Fife school based service aims to provide information and dental services for pupils in P1 & P2 and their parents to prevent and reduce the risk of tooth decay.
21/11/07 - 28/11/07 Chief Medical Officers Annual Report The 2nd report by the Dr Harry Burns highlights the importance of positive adult attachments and parenting from birth.
13/11/07 - 20/11/07 HMIE report on pre-school provision The report by the HMIE revealed that 51% of council run nurseries were rated as `very good`
07/11/07 - 14/11/07 Choosing a school - A guide for parents A guide for parents produced by the Scottish Government.
09/10/07 - 16/10/07 Children`s Champion Scheme Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, praised Inverclyde Council`s new Children`s Champion Scheme.
26/09/07 - 03/10/07 Scottish schools - New nutritional guidelines Scottish Ministers have decided to include nutritional guidelines for schools. The legislation will apply from August 2008.
11/09/07 - 18/09/07 Working For Families - Evaluation of Phase 1 The Working For Families (WFF) programme was established to improve the employability of parents who have difficulties entering the labour market.
20/08/07 - 27/08/07 Education: Scottish Survey of Attainment Concerns are raised over the attainment levels of S2 pupils
30/07/07 - 06/08/07 Free school meals pilots announced The £5million trial will target some of the countries most vulnerable children.
09/05/07 - 16/05/07 Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Bill Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Bill received royal assent on 19th April 2007
02/04/07 - 09/04/07 New anti-bullying initiative The Scottish Executive launch a new service to stamp out bullying
02/04/07 - 09/04/07 Schools obliged to promote healthy eating The Scottish Parliament has passed the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Bill which places a duty on schools to place health promotion at the heart of their activities and serve only healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.
02/04/07 - 09/04/07 Packing a health lunch The Scottish executive gives parents guidance on healthy packed lunches
07/01/07 - 12/01/07 Pupils to learn by play in radical shake-up The youngest children in Scotland's primary schools are to be taught through play rather than formal classes under a radical shake-up of the curriculum.
24/10/06 - 07/11/06 Thinking about future generations The Scottish Executive launch a climate change campaign for parents and children
25/09/06 Parents' involvement in schools
04/05/06 Family Law Act comes into force

Current consultations

21/05/08 - 06/06/08 Additional Support for Learning Children in Scotland and the Scottish Government have organised joint consultation events for parents to discuss the proposed changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

Other

11/04/07 - 18/04/07 Quarter of children living with lone parents Almost a quarter of children in Britain live in lone parent families, according to research published today by the Office of National Statistics
26/11/06 - 08/01/07 Make Child Benefit Count Campaign Child Poverty Action Group launch campaign to increase child benefit
24/11/06 - 01/12/06 Who can help with bullying? One in five young people who did not seek help after witnessing bullying said that it was because they did not know who to ask, according to a new survey released ahead of Anti-Bullying Week 2006 (20-24 November).
27/03/06 PAS Regional Event, Central Scotland Working with Families - Different Perspectives
27/03/06 PAS Regional Event, Edinburgh Making the links - Informing policy and future research
27/03/06 PAS Regional Event, West Supporting the Family - Research Informing Practice