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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)

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

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

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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

‘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)

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

'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…

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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)

Stirling young musicians make Big impression on Culture Minister

Raploch youngsters learn skills for life through music

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