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See me ‘what’s on your mind’ campaign stakeholder briefing

This February, ‘see me’ is launching a new campaign specifically designed to address the topic of mental ill-health amongst children and young people across Scotland.

Improving advocacy support for children and young people: a consultation exercise

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a national consultation focussing on advocacy support for children and young people. That exercise launched on 14 November 2011 and focuses on the establishment of a set of principles and minimum standards to be applied whenever advocacy support is being given.

The UK’s four Children’s Commissioners express deep concerns on impact of Welfare Reform Bill on children

The UK’s four Children’s Commissioners express deep concerns on impact of Welfare Reform Bill on children 

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Welcome!

Tam Baillie is Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People and his job is to make sure all children and young people in Scotland have their rights respected.

This website is for young people in Scotland. It’s a place to learn about your rights, make your voice heard and find out whose job it is to help you live safe and happy lives.

minitamMeet Tam – he works for you

Tam Baillie is Scotland’s Commissioner. He's here to promote your rights, help keep you safe and make sure you have a say about things that affect you.
Click here to meet Tam

Do you know your rights?

Did you know that you have rights that have to be protected under law? That means no-one can take them away from you.
Find out about your rights here

What’s on your mind?

We are here to listen, so please contact Tam and the team anytime to tell us what’s on your mind or what’s going on in your life.  There are also comment boxes all over the website and we'd love to hear what you think.  

But, if you want to contact Tam about a specific problem, or even maybe to invite him to an event, please use the link so that we can get back to you.
Click here to talk to Tam 

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New Policy Briefing & Consultation Response

Rights of Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill

December 2011

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