Kids told Named Person is ‘Head Gardener’ of their lives

When you speak to people about the Named Person scheme, their concerns often boil down to one central point: it…

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NO2NP Roadshow roundup: Melrose, Broughty Ferry and Castle Douglas

The NO2NP Roadshow team has been really busy over the past week or so, clocking up three events in eight…

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Arrogance will not persuade parents to back Named Persons

Civil servants are infamous for trying to spin statistics. But even the most cunning Government official would struggle to ’emphasise the…

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Creepy questioning of kids

Disclaimer: I’m about to ask you some ridiculous and inappropriate questions. Cast your mind back to being nine years old….

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Getting it wrong for Scotland’s children

Children’s Minister Aileen Campbell is responsible for the Named Person policy. She’s been a bit invisible recently, but she has…

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NO2NP ACTION DAYS: ST ANDREWS AND HADDINGTON

Last week was particularly busy for the NO2NP team. You can read about our two roadshow events here and here….

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NO2NP ROADSHOW: HADDINGTON

No sooner had the team finished their roadshow event in St Andrews than they were across the Firth of Forth…

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NAMED PERSONS SAY NO TO NAMED PERSONS

The controversial Named Person scheme has received yet more criticism, and this time it’s from those who will be taking…

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Jane Colby: Supreme Court Appeal hearing, Named Person, 2016

The Chair of Trustees and Executive Director Jane Colby of Tymes Trust attended the Supreme Court Appeal hearing in Westminster,…

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NO2NP ROADSHOW: ST ANDREWS

A really diverse group of students, locals, families and holidaymakers turned out on Monday night for the latest stop of…

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