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This series of 5 short videos are designed to help everyone understand what we can do to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, what to look for and who to go to talk about any concerns you may have. It is particularly relevant for people working in the borough whether paid or as a volunteer but is also a useful resource for ...

The Community Empowerment Act is an important new piece of Scottish legislation with opportunities to reduce health inequalities through the redistribution of power – but that depends on us really understanding what power is, where power lies and how this relates to health. http://www.healthscotland.scot/health-inequalities/fundamental-causes ...

A BSL version of the Right Care Right Place campaign's guide to NHS Scotland services.

Learn about the role of the courts in Scotland with this Bitesize article for National 4 Modern Studies revision.

It has been over a decade since Scotland voted on independence. But while it decided to remain with the United Kingdom, the campaign for statehood continues. So, where does the debate stand today? What would the foreign policy of an independent Scotland look like? Could Scotland join the European Union? And how does Scotland view current ...

An expert insight series to support tutors with their safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. In this video, experts from the NSPCC explain what policies and procedures need to be in place before tutors work with children. Take our accredited elearning child protection training for tutors elearning course: https://learning.nspcc.org ...

A Fairer Healthier Scotland A strategic framework for action 2017 - 2022 For more details on the work of NHS Health Scotland and the full strategic framework, please visit: http://www.healthscotland.scot/our-organisation/a-fairer-healthier-scotland-2017-22 Transcript: Background The health of the people of Scotland is improving. However, this ...

Safeguarding Adults - Law & Legislation Part One 2020

The first topic in the Sociology of Education unit concerns the history and impact of various educational policies in the UK from 1870 to present day.

The inaugural International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement Professional Learning Conference aimed to encourage participants to reflect on the emerging empowerment agenda within Scottish education. In his keynote address entitled 'Promoting inclusion and equity in education; learning from international experiences', Professor ...

UPDATED: This video has been updated with examples current relevant as of April 2024. Clink the link below to access the updated vide on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjwQTf1KIKI&list=PLyH7UFQzuDWdsk02H49AGmLXeGXR6BDc9&index=6&pp=gAQBiAQB Need more help with your HSC study? Check out my new digital study guides here: https://www ...

The Sottish Government is consulting on a seabird conservation strategy. This is a crucial moment for Scotland's internationally important population of seabirds. In this video RSPB Scotland's marine policy team travel to our Troup Head nature reserve to talk to staff there about the many issues affecting these iconic birds. You can help by ...

In this video, we break down the latest Audit Scotland report that warns of a growing NHS crisis in Scotland. The report calls for urgent NHS reform due to increasing waiting times, staff shortages, and record delayed discharges. Despite higher funding and more staff, the Scottish healthcare system is struggling to meet demand, and Audit ...

We've created an updated version of our Safeguarding #1 video, with new information for 2024! To view, visit: https://youtu.be/jaidAfA4Ixw As an educator, it is your duty to follow Safeguarding procedures to help keep children safe, and our three-part series intends to support you with this. This first video will tell you what Safeguarding is ...

Scotland is globally important for Gannets. These iconic birds are under pressure. But a new Scottish Government seabird conservation action plan could help them and other species. In this video RSPB Scotland's marine policy team visit a Gannet colony at our Group Head reserve and the Scottish Parliament as part of the campaign to see our ...

The 'expertise' of Engender, self-described as "Scotland's feminist and policy advocacy organisation", on full display at the Scottish Parliament when answering questions on women's rights under the Equality Act.

Thousands of police complaints, a minister's inaccuracy and more heated debate - all in the law's first week.

MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives.

Well-developed and implemented policies and procedures help ensure children’s health, safety and wellbeing. This case study is an example of how one approved provider and his staff regularly reflect on their approach to implementing and reviewing policies and procedures. Find out more at qld.gov.au/regulatingECEC

** The Holyrood Sources podcast brings the best analysis of Scottish politics with those who have lived it as Special Advisers, and those who are current and former politicians and political party leaders. Join Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Former Chief of Staff to First Minister Alex Salmond) and Andy Maciver (Former Director of ...

The annual and interim climate targets will be replaced with a system measuring emissions every five years.

To try and tackle the population challenges facing Scotland and help grow the economy, the First Minister today called for a specific Scottish visa which would allow international graduates from our universities or colleges to stay here for an extra 2 years. As migration is a policy area reserved to Westminster, Mr Swinney urged the UK Labour ...

Watch how unprofessional Police Scotland are. We were documenting the incident saying nothing and giving the officers plenty of space to carry out their investigation. For Police Scotland to accuse me of being interested in CHILDREN is absurd! This has to be one of the worst accusations a Police Officer can Make! We the People don't need or ...

The National Planning Framework is a planning and development document that covers a huge range of issues in Scotland from fish farms to peatland protection, from housing to nature networks. It sets out the Government's plans for development over the next 10 years. Now is your chance to take part in the consultation. John Mayhew takes you ...

OECD Q&A Webinar | Scotland (United Kingdom) pioneered the approach to 21st-century curricula when it first conceived its Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Rolled out in schools since 2010, CfE aims to provide students with a holistic, coherent, and future-oriented approach to learning between the ages of 3 and 18. In 2020, Scotland invited the ...

Early Years Scotland is the leading national third sector organisation for children pre-birth to 5, and is a key partner in helping shape the Scottish Early Learning and Childcare landscape.

In Weekend 2, Scotland's Climate Assembly heard from Prof Kevin Anderson about Scotland's fair share of emissions. The paper Kevin refers to is 'A factor of two: how the mitigation plans of ‘climate progressive’ nations fall far short of Paris-compliant pathways', Climate Policy 2020. This paper is available at: https://www.tandfonline.com ...

This presentation on Data and the Poverty Related Attainment Gap was created for classroom practitioners by Attainment Advisors working for Education Scotland as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge. This was originally delivered as part of a live webinar on Wednesday 24th February 2021. The session explores: • the poverty related ...

Learn how to create a flexible online policy and procedures manual using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint! Are your employees struggling to find important policies or manuals on your intranet? In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to upgrade from a static Word or PDF document to a dynamic SharePoint-powered online manual. What You ...

We have written a course in association with SAPHNA (the Schools and Public Health Nurses Association) about the administration of medication in schools. Schools and early years settings must have a policy and procedures in place for the administration of medication to children and young people. This course contains statutory and non-statutory ...

Everyone has the right to be safe and to live a life free from harm. Safeguarding means putting measures in place to promote people’s human rights and their health and wellbeing, and empowering people to protect themselves. At the moment, adult safeguarding in Ireland does not have a specific legislative framework, so the Health Information ...

What regulations should my employer follow? How should my workplace be kept safe? Personal injury lawyer, Nicholas Hagi-Savva, discusses regulations employers should be covering and what the regulations require. For legal advice with a specialist personal injury lawyer, call Slater and Gordon Lawyers today on 0808 175 7783, or contact us online ...

Teaching how to write a procedure is simple. This video is made for anyone who wants to know what, why, when and how we write procedures. Teachers around the world could use this video to help you learn how to teach this topic. It also teaches you the features and the format. This is definitely fun and usable in and out of classrooms ...

Overview of the 6 Principles of Safeguarding in Adult Care

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1034782/open_sms) In this month’s episode of the QMS Red Meat Podcast, we’re joined by Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, for an exclusive deep dive into the latest Scottish Government policies impacting the industry. We’ll ...

The unique history of the Scottish legal system means there are significant differences between the systems north and south of the border. In this video, Elaine Brailsford provides a (very short) history of Scots Law as part of our handling disputes in Scotland series. Knowledge of the courts and the rules they apply is essential to what we do ...

Ten years ago today, a law came into force allowing same sex couples in Scotland to marry. The then First Minister has told this programme that she sees the policy as a big part of Holyrood's legacy. Nicola Sturgeon sat down with me to reflect on the ground-breaking legislation and share her thoughts about how she feels it relates to a wider ...

https://wegobeyondhr.com/ When disciplinary issues arise in the workplace employers want to deal with them promptly & fairly. They should have a disciplinary procedure in place that is legally compliant, which sets out employee expectations & guidelines to managers on how to deal with alleged misconduct. 6 key things that need to be done when ...

The Safe Staffing Programme held a webinar in April 2023 to provide care services with information about the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 which is due to be enacted by the Scottish Parliament in April 2024.

Susan Maclaren, Chair of Aberdeenshire's Adult Support and Protection Committee, explains a bit about her role and how services work together in Aberdeenshire to provide support and protection for vulnerable adults. If you would like more information about adult protection in Aberdeenshire, visit our web page: https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk ...

What happens when more than 12,000 crimes are filed without investigation? Discover the impact of a controversial police protocol in Scotland. Police in Scotland have 'written off' over 12,000 crimes to reduce officer workloads, sparking controversy.,This decision came after a pilot scheme that focused on minor crimes in the north-east, marking ...

The way the United Kingdom is run has been transformed by devolution, which has transferred political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from Westminster.

Could Scotland's longstanding opposition to nuclear energy be about to change? The UK government is eager to expand nuclear energy in Scotland, contingent on reversing longstanding opposition from the Scottish government.,Energy Secretary Ed Miliband highlights nuclear power’s role in energy security, job creation, and carbon reduction as ...

http://www.scotpho.org.uk/about-us/public-health-information-network-for-scotland-phins/ Kat Smith, University of Edinburgh on:'Lay understandings of health inequalities and potential policy responses - comparing data from a national survey and three citizens' juries' NHS Health Scotland, the Scottish Public Health Observatory and the Glasgow ...

In 1979 Scotland was facing a referendum on home rule. BBC TV cameras recorded a debate at the Oxford Union, where key players from both sides debated the issue.

The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (the Act) raised the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from 8 to 12 years of age. This means that children under the age of 12 will no longer be dealt with as criminal suspects. This animation explains the changes to the legislation.