“We cannot trust the Tories to protect future generations in Scotland as they cut Universal Credit this week and plunge 20,000 children into poverty.” Emma Roddick MSP
Protecting Our Children: The UNC Rights of the Child
Recognise the courage of children & young people #ClimateStrike
“It is important that when children and young people take these peaceful and powerful actions, they are not silenced, discouraged or punished.” Bruce Adamson
The Right to Play
Active Play is simple: it boosts physical activity in children and helps them develop fundamental movement skills such as coordination and balance, all through playing physically active games.
268 Orkney Bairns Helped In Scottish Government Boost to Family Budgets
Low-income families in Orkney will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty.
MSP Encourages Families to Apply for Best Start Foods Payment
“If you have not applied yet I would encourage you to do so immediately or if you have any family or friends who may be eligible to encourage them too.” Emma Roddick, SNP MSP
All the fun of the seaside and a little bit more in Kirkwall
Beach fun in the centre of Kirkwall
Help For Families With Children In Hospital
The new fund now covers children from birth to 18 who are receiving inpatient care, and will cover costs for their parents, anyone with parental responsibility, and siblings under 18.
Calling All Knitting Knutters!
We are in need of Worry Monsters for children on our wards!!
Under 16s go free at HES sites this summer
Those under 16 years of age will get free access to ticketed sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) this summer.
Rhoda Grant MSP Concerned Over Online Safety of Children
The UK Government intends to repeal vital protections requiring age verification and the regulation of ‘extreme’ and violent content.
