At least 19 babies have disappeared from council care in the past two years, some for months at a time. Figures released to the Sunday Times following a Freedom of Information request show that at least 4,852 looked-after children were reported missing between January 2012 and December 2013. One boy, who was only a few months old when he went missing nearly two years ago, has yet to be found.
New research has found that nurture groups significantly improve the educational outcomes of children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Nurture Group Network said the school-based intervention provides a valuable support mechanism for aggressive children and young people.
Seven charities have been awarded a share of a £1.9m investment in play in the early years in Scotland. The charities, which include Dad’s Rock, join the Inspiring Scotland portfolio as part of the Go2Play play strategy fund.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
