Thousands of children across the whole of Scotland are facing delays in receiving their flu vaccination at primary school.
David Stewart MSP Questions Delay in Children’s Flu Vaccine
Equal Protection From Assaults for Children in Scotland Now Enacted
“This sends a strong message that violence is never acceptable in any setting, and that our children deserve at least the same legal protections that adults enjoy.”
Maree Todd: “If we truly want Scotland to be the best place in the world to grow up, equal protection is necessary.”
“I was delighted to see the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill passed by MSPs last Thursday evening by 84 votes to 29.”
Peedie Breeks Nursery to Close Next Year
Orkney Islands Council has issued a statement following the announcement that Peedie Breeks Nursery at Papdale will be closing.
Best Start Foods: A Prepaid Card For Healthy Foods
Best Start Foods is a prepaid card that can be used to buy healthy foods for children under 3.
What if your food started talking back?
The award-winning performance artist, Mamoru Iriguchi, is back out on tour this autumn with Eaten, a show for children aged 6yrs+ about food, eating and being eaten!
The 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize: Vote For Your Favourite
Children across the country can vote for the winner by submitting a class vote online or at home, via the Scottish Book Trust website.
The Big Inflatables Are Out!
The Big Inflatables are out in the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.
Funding Support to Reduce Inequalities in Children’s Health
£1.7million of extra funding has been awarded to Scotland’s Health Boards to continue their work on reducing childhood obesity
Supporting Families in Scotland: the Scottish Child Payment
“It’s great to see the Scottish Government taking such ambitious and direct action to shift the curve on child poverty.”
