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Nursery children make the news ― and the weather

The News and Weather is a short film created by children from six nurseries in Falkirk and East Glasgow.

Commissioner: new Bill ‘must not be missed opportunity’

Tam gives his view on the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill.

Break into books with the Young Writers Awards

If you’re between 14 and 17, live in Scotland and have a passion for writing, the Young Writers Awards can give you the chance to work with a professional author.

Nancy Ovens Trust to celebrate great play spaces

If you or your organisation has created a great place for children to play outdoors, you may have the chance to win an award from a national charity.

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.

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.

Tam welcomes you to his website. Meet 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 

Find out about the 7 Golden Rules for Participation.

Everything you need to know about the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill.

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