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New report gathers child protection data

The NSPCC has published a new report compiling the most up-to-date child protection data in existence for each of the four nations in the UK.

Introducing 'Better by Design'

BIG Lottery funding to support VCS organisations to redesign the way they work.

Child's Curriculum conference

From Ideas to Action - a one day conference on Saturday 20th April.

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.
Follow this link 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.
Follow this link to talk to Tam 

Net aware?

Here at SCCYP we know how important it is to keep you safe online