Policy & Research Publications
For details of recent publications & research reports produced by our policy team (listed alphabetically), see below:
Oct 2007. Research report into the attitudes of adults towards children and young people.
Guidance for local authorities and others interested in building better schools in, and with the community.
October 2010. A scoping study into the impact of the Early Years Framework.
June 2010. Guidance and good practice on encouraging outdoor activities in residential child care.
Feb 2008. A report on the moving and handling of children and young people with disabilities.
June 2009. Purchasing and provision for the moving and handling of children and young people with disabilities.
Feb 2008. The rights and status of children of prisoners in Scotland.
Young people's awareness and understanding of educational maintenance allowance in Scotland. Carried out and written by young people.
Mar 2010. Guidance on consulting with children and young people on school closures (and other significant changes) issued by Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People
Apr 2010. The findings of a small pilot study to explore the experiences of children and young people who have had a family member sent to prison. The study has been completed by Families Outside on behalf of the Commissioner's office.
Nov 2007. A study of the regulation of outdoor play for children and young people in residential care.
Mar 2010. A scoping study into the nature and extent of child trafficking in Scotland.
Mar 2010. The legislative framework dealing with human trafficking related exploitation and; overview of child protection in Scotland.
Jan 2010. This report looks at the extent to which children's issues have been addressed and priortised in Single Outcome Agreements for 2009-10.
March 2008 - A report into the age of leaving care.
Mar 2009. The age of leaving care is 16 - is life any sweeter? A follow up to the SCCYP report 'Sweet 16'.
Mar 2009. An analysis of the local authority survey responses used in the report.
June 2008. The Children's Commissioners from the four UK home nations submit their report to the UN on the rights of the child.