Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme
Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]
Your Pay Your Way
Pay Your Way Ltd is a social enterprise specialising in financial education. Based in, and operating across Scotland, They offer services to users including schools, colleges, youth groups, sport clubs, employers with young workforces, and to other agencies working in areas such as employability.
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
My Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant
When you rent accommodation from a landlord, you have a number of rights as a tenant and you will have a contract. You have a number of basic rights when you move into accommodation, regardless of the contract or tenancy agreements you have with your landlord. In the link below you’ll find information on tenancy […]
W.O.R.K
W.O.R.K stands for Working, Opportunities, Rights & Knowledge and is an information source for young people, created by Young Scot. W.O.R.K aims to give young people the confidence to enter the world of work knowing what they’re entitled to, and what their rights are in fair work.
Clan Childlaw Housing Law Response Project
FREE EXPERT LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WHO WE CAN HELP Young people aged up to 25 living in the central belt area of Scotland Those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness Young people worried about homelessness or a housing situation which has become worse […]
Families Outside
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland working exclusively on behalf of families affected by imprisonment. They speak to thousands of families each year, providing information and support on issues such as housing, finance, and emotional support. Their helpline, 0800 254 0088, provides impartial information and support and is often the first port of […]
What is HR?
Getting your first job is an exciting time but it can also be confusing. As an employee you have many responsibilities, but so does your employer. Your employer, no matter how big or small a company, will have to follow Human Resource guidelines, and may even have a Human Resources (HR) department to manage this […]
The Rights of Those with Additional Support Needs
By law, education authorities must identify, provide and review the additional support needs of their pupils which can arise in the short or long term as a result of the learning environment, family circumstances, health, wellbeing needs or a disability.
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC)
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Their vision is for Scotland to be the best place in the world for them to grow up in.