Children’s ward to reopen in ‘important milestone’
A children’s hospital ward which has been closed for almost two years is due to reopen to inpatients in what has been described as an “important milestone”.
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Hospital set for ‘important milestone’ with reopening of children’s ward
Hospital bosses are preparing for an “important milestone” when a children’s ward that has been shut for almost two years re-opens to inpatients.
Children’s health at risk due to doctor shortage, says report
The health of Scottish children is at risk because of a shortage of paediatric doctors, a new report has warned.
Child domestic abuse witnesses set to give pre-recorded evidence in law change
A planned new law to boost the use of pre-recorded evidence of vulnerable witnesses in criminal trials is likely to be extended to cover child witnesses of domestic abuse.
One in five Scottish children missing out on basic essentials, study shows
One in every five children in Glasgow missed out on basic necessities because of their family’s low income, new figures have revealed.
Child smacking ban would be ‘patronising and elitist’, MSPs told
Criminalising parents who smack their children would be “negative, patronising and elitist”, MSPs have been warned.
Children and gangs: Key questions and help for parents and guardians
Around 27,000 children are thought to be members of a gang in England, according to a major report by the Children’s Commissioner.
Over 1,200 children diagnosed with cancer in a decade, figures show
More than 1,200 children were diagnosed with some form of cancer over a 10 year period in Scotland, statistics have revealed.
Families need more support in early years to give children ‘best possible start’
Families should be given more support during a child’s early years to ensure youngsters are getting the best possible start in life, a committee of MPs has warned.
Therapist to shine light on child mutism in north-east
A speech and language therapist is hoping to raise awareness in Aberdeen about a rare childhood disorder.
Vulnerable children ‘lost in digital space’
Vulnerable children face becoming lost in digital space with a lack of personalised internet safety education on offer suited to their needs, a new report has warned.
Programme for 2019 science festival tackling theme of ‘frontiers’
This year’s Edinburgh Science Festival is taking inspiration from the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a programme themed around “frontiers”.
Online gambling operators told to check ages faster to protect vulnerable
Online gambling operators will have to verify customers’ ages and identity details faster under new rules to protect children and the vulnerable, the regulator has announced.
Ban phones at bedtime and meal times, UK’s top doctors advise parents
Families should ban phones at bedtime and keep them away from the dinner table, according to the first official advice on social media and screen use from the UK’s top doctors.
New figures detail the number of babies born at Aberdeen Midwives Unit in January
More than 30 babies were born in an Aberdeen hospital Midwives Unit last month.
Restraining vulnerable children in schools must be last resort: Willie Rennie
A “dramatic cut” in the use of restraint on disabled schoolchildren has been demanded by the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader.
Snapchat accused of failing to act on ‘explicit’ accounts
Snapchat has been accused of being “wholly irresponsible” for allowing accounts allegedly promoting explicit images of teenagers to be searchable on its app.
Health Secretary in commitment to fully reopen children’s ward at hospital
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has made an “absolute commitment” that the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston will fully reopen round the clock in October this year.
Education Secretary announces improvements to teaching of PSE in schools
Schools will be given updated guidance on teaching pupils about relationships and consent in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Some children exposed to risk and neglect for too long, review finds
Authorities looking into concerns about children’s well-being provided a “less consistently robust” response in cases where youngsters were suffering from “chronic poor parenting”, inspectors have said.
Fresh blow to Scottish Government’s named person scheme
The group tasked with drawing up a code of practice for a key part of the Scottish Government’s named person scheme is finding it “challenging” to ensure this is “simple, concise and accessible”.
Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children
The Scottish Government has been urged to review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs.
Aberdeen volunteers give 20,000 hours to help boost children’s physical activity
Sport Aberdeen, the charity behind the city’s sports centres and classes, has revealed the amount of time devoted by volunteers is worth more than £250,000.
MSPs urged to fast-track law change and ‘stop criminalising eight-year-olds’
Legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 should be enacted as soon as possible to “stop the criminalisation of eight-year-olds”, MSPs have heard.
North-east cops urge parents to buy high-vis clothing for kids walking to school
Parents have been urged to get reflective clothing for children to allow them to walk to school safely.
Revealed: Scotland’s top 100 baby names
The top 100 baby names chosen in Scotland in 2018 has been released. Use our special interactive table below to find where your child’s name features in the list. Simply select your child’s gender and then type their name in the search box below.
North-east parents urged to apply for new child benefits
Parents across the north-east have been urged to apply for new child benefits.
NASA to revisit Aberdeen for educational project
Representatives from a space agency are to jet into Aberdeen again next year.
Event will give Aberdeen youngsters chance to create custom skateboard
An Aberdeen arts centre is hosting a workshop allowing people to customise their own skateboards.
Bears with stomas project raises £400 to help build teddies for north-east children
An appeal to fund bears with stomas for children in the north-east has raised more than £400 since the start of the month.