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Mela Brings Cultures of the World to the Links
29 June 2010 Scotland’s foremost celebration of cultural diversity through arts and culture returns this year with a packed programme, a new permanent home, and another quality world premiere. The Edinburgh Mela Festival, taking place August 6 to 8, has moved to Leith Links for... read moreScots Urged to Commit to Looking out for our Children
25 June 2010 The vast majority of Scots say they would contact the authorities if they thought a child was being neglected or abused according to research carried out by the Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW) for the Social Work Changes Lives Campaign. On the 20 th... read more"Cotton wool kids” safety myths demolished – help for childcare staff fearing litigation
7 June 2010 New guidance published today [June 7] aims to tackle the risk-averse culture that sees children miss out on outdoor activities because staff fear being sued or blamed if an accident occurs. Go Outdoors! is designed to help practitioners working with looked after... read more
