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Inside Scotland’s school absence crisis as teens vanish from classrooms

BIANCA was in primary six when she stopped going to school. She was absent for three and a half years, during which time she rarely left home and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Children’s minister calls for ‘clarity’ over under-16 social media ban

Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Social media ban could drive under-16s to ‘darker places’ online, PM warned

Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean said she was ‘disappointed’ by the social media ban announced by Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

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Evidence backing under-16 social media ban limited, Children’s Commissioner says

Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland, responded to a UK Government consultation on the issue.

Evening Standard · May 29

‘Flawed’ assessments put trafficked young people on Scotland's streets

WHEN Jenny first met Home Office officials it had been a long time since she had enough to eat or drink, or slept. Brought from Vietnam to Europe by…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

Teenager kills himself at Scottish young offender institution

Jonathan Beadle dies at Polmont a month after bill to stop under-18s being sent to prison became law

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law

THE incorporation of a key UN treaty into Scots law has been hailed as a “historic day” by the country’s Children and Young People’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2024

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Scottish Parliament to appoint new Children and Young People's Commissioner

THE Scottish Parliament looks set to appoint a new Children and Young People’s Commissioner.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023

Stirling young musicians make Big impression on Culture Minister

Raploch youngsters learn skills for life through music

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

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