Resources

In 2018 Children in Scotland celebrated its 25th anniversary and made 25 calls for a better future for children across the country.

Directors’ (Trustees’) Report for Children in Scotland Ltd for the financial year 2024-25

The insights from our service data and the voices, views and experiences of the children and young people we work with, allow us to develop a deeper understanding of the factors that could contribute to a pupil with additional support needs feeling and being unable to attend school.

Response to the consultation ADHD and ASD pathways and support (August 2025).

Response to Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill (August 2025)

Response to the consultation Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27, with a focus on mental health spending (August 2025)

The Independent Care Review established that teachers and school staff must be supported to be aware of the issues facing care experienced pupils, to allow them to offer the right support. Children in Scotland’s Promise Partnership Project aimed to raise awareness of these issues, recognising the limitation in support and learning opportunities for pupil support staff across Scotland.

We’re teaming up with a group of researchers who want to hear your thoughts and help shape future data research.

Reflections from our Chief Executive, Board and staff on everything achieved by Children in Scotland in the financial year 2024-25

The topic of restraint and seclusion in schools is raised by parents, carers, and professionals who contact us. We hear of the negative impact that the use of restraint and seclusion can have on children and young people, particularly when used too often, or used inappropriately and without due process. We have responded to this consultation on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill and provide comment on Stage 1 of the Bill.

This report offers some highlights from the wide range of work that our dedicated team lead across the year.

Response to the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill (July 2025)