Publications

Attention Deficit Hyperacivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD – Services Over Scotland: Report of the ADHD Project User and Parent/Carer Subgroup (April 2008)

Published by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

ADHD – Services Over Scotland: Report of the Implementation Review Exercise (April 2008)

Published by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Diagnosis and Management of ADHD in Children, Young People and Adults (Sept 2009)

Quick reference guide (Sept 2008)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for People Who Use NHS Services (Sept 2008)

This Booklet is mainly written for parents of children with ADHD but there is also information for young people and adults with ADHD. It may also be useful for anyone with an interest in the condition. Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Methylphenidate, Atomoxetine and Dexamfetamine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents (March 2006)

Quick reference guide (March 2006)

Methylphenidate, Atomoxetine and Dexamfetamine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for Children and Adolescents with ADHD, Their Families and Carers, and the Public (March 2006)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Management of Attention Deficit and Hyperkinetic Disorders in Children and Young People: A National Clinical Guideline (October 2009)

Quick reference guide (October 2009)

Recommendations Online: Clinical Knowledge Evidence Translation

Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Autism

Assessment, Diagnosis and Clinical Interventions for Children and Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A National Clinical Guideline (July 2007)

Quick Reference Guide (June 2007)

Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Autism - Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum (September 2011)

Quick reference guide (September 2011)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Diagnosing autism in children and young people - Understanding NICE guidance: Information for people who use NHS services (September 2011)

This booklet is mainly written for parents and carers of children and young people who may have autism, but there is also information for young people themselves. It may also be useful for anyone with an interest in the condition. Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Commissioning Services for People on the Autism Spectrum: Policy and Practice Guidance (March 2008)

This policy and practice guidance is issued to inform the commissioning of health and social care services for
people with autism spectrum disorders in Scotland. Published by the Scottish Government.

Education for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (October 2006)

This report was produced in response to the request of the Scottish Ministers that HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) carry out a task to evaluate and report on the educational provision for pupils with autism spectrum disorders. As part of that task, HMIE was charged with identifying good practice and making recommendations for moving forward.

The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools (2009)

The Autism Toolbox was commissioned by the Support for Learning Division of the Schools Directorate. It includes up-to-date information from research and practical experience that is easy to understand and apply in the classroom, playground and home. It is essential reading for teachers who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder in their class.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Affective Disorder : A National Clinical Guideline (May 2005)

Quick Reference Guide (May 2005)

Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

The Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adults, Children and Adolescents, in Primary and Secondary Care (2006)

Quick Reference Guide

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Bipolar disorder: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for People Who use NHS Services (July 2006)

This booklet is written for adults, children and adolescents with bipolar disorder but it may also be useful for their families or carers or for anyone with an interest in the condition.

Bullying

Child Abuse

Noticing and Helping the Neglected Child: Literature Review (April 2009)

This study is jointly commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health to improve the evidence base on recognition, effective intervention and inter-agency working in child abuse and focuses on recognition of neglect.

When to Suspect Child Maltreatment (July 2009)

Quick Reference Guide (July 2009)

When to Suspect Child Maltreatment: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for People Who Use NHS Services (July 2009)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Yes You Can! Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - Second Edition (April 2008)

This document was developed for people working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It should be helpful to a wide range of people in the statutory and voluntary sectors, including those working in children's, young people's and families' services. Published by the Scottish Government.

Child Protection

Child Protection Statistics 2008/09

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Early Response to Children Affected by Parental Substance Misuse: Practitioners Guide

Fife Drug and Alcohol Action Team and Fife Child Protection Committee have produced this guide to help practitioners in universal services (health and education) and specialist services to identify children who may be affected by their parents’ substance misuse and provide an early response.

Fife Child Protection Committee - Inter-Agency Guidance 2011

This guidance has been developed to help staff recognise and respond effectively to situations involving children and young people who have been harmed or may be at risk of harm. It contains core information required by all agencies and it intends to advise and complement individual agency procedures.

How Well are Children and Young People Protected and their Needs Met? (October 2005)

This document is designed to help to evaluate the quality of services to protect children and young people in Scotland. It outlines an approach to self-evaluation which can be used by people working directly with children, young people and families. Published by HM Inspectorate of Education.

How Well do we Protect Children and Meet Their Needs? (2009)

This framework supports staff working in child protection services to carry out self-evaluation. It builds on the first framework for self-evaluation ‘How well are children protected and their needs met’ published by HM Inspectorate of Education in 2005.

How well do we protect Scotland’s children?: A Report on the Findings of the Joint Inspections of Services to Protect Children 2005-2009 (2009)

Published by HM Inspectorate of Education.

Improving: Services to protect children - How Good are we at Assessing Risks and Needs to Help Children and Families? How Good Can We Be? (March 2008)

This guide to self-evaluation and improvement builds upon the advice given in the publication "How well
are children and young people protected and their needs met?". Services and staff can use this guide to
help self-evaluate and improve the services provided. Published by HM Inspectorate of Education.

Improving: Services to Protect Children - How Good are we at Sharing and Recording Information to Help Children and Families? How Good Can We Be? (2008)

This guide to self-evaluation and improvement builds upon the advice given in the publication "How well
are children and young people protected and their needs met?". Services and professionals can use this
guide to help self-evaluate and improve the services provided. Published by HM Inspectorate of Education.

"It’s Everyone’s Job to Make Sure I’m Alright" - Literature Review (2002)

This is predominantly a review of UK research evidence. In some areas, however, UK evidence was found to be lacking and reference has been made to research from the US, Australia and elsewhere. Published by the Scottish Government.

"It’s Everyone’s Job to Make Sure I’m Alright" - Report of the Child Protection Audit and Review (2002)

Report of a national audit and review of child protection practice in Scotland. Published by the Scottish Government.

National Guidance - Under-age Sexual Activity: Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People and Identifying Child Protection Concerns (2010)

This guidance applies to all practitioners who work with, and have a duty of care towards, children and young people. It focuses on how agencies and practitioners should respond when they become aware of under-age sexual activity and they are considering whether there are concerns about the child or young person. Published by the Scottish Government.

National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (2010)

Published by the Scottish Government.

NHS Fife Child Protection Guidance (September 2011)

This guidance is aimed at assisting healthcare practitioners to recognise and respond effectively to situations involving children and young people who have been harmed or may be at risk of harm. These should be read alongside guidance contained within the Fife Child Protection Committee Inter-Agency Guidance.

Protecting Children and Young People: Child Protection Committees (January 2005)

This guidance makes clear Ministers’ expectations of Chief Officers in fulfilling their responsibilities in respect of child protection and how CPCs across Scotland, as key local inter-agency bodies, contribute to the delivery of the child protection agenda. Published by the Scottish Government.

Protecting Children – A Shared Responsibility: Guidance for Education Authorities, Independent Schools, School Staff and all Others Working with Children in an Education Context in Scotland (2003)

Guidance for Education Authorities, Independent Schools, School Staff and all others working with children in an education context in Scotland. Published by the Scottish Government.

Protecting Children and Young People: A Framework for Standards (2004)

The Framework sets out what each child in Scotland can expect from professionals and agencies to ensure that they are adequately protected and their needs are met. It also sets out what parents or other adults who may report abuse and neglect can expect. Published by the Scottish Government.

Protecting Children and Young People: The Charter (2004)

Protecting Children and Young People: The Charter, Explanatory Booklet (2004)

The Charter sets out what children and young people need and expect to help protect them when they are in danger of being, or already have been, harmed by another person. Published by the Scottish Government.

Protection Of Children (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003: Guidance For Organisations (2004)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Safe and Well: A Handbook for Staff, Schools and Education Authorities (2005)

Handbook from the Scottish government describing good practice in schools and education authorities for keeping children safe and well. Sections include:

Safe and Well Pocketbook for all staff in schools
Introduction and Order Form
Children Missing Education (Scotland) project leaflet
A guide for Child Protection Co-ordinators, Headteachers and Senior Managers in School
Good practice in education authorities
Children Missing Education - ensuring they are safe and well
A-Z of practice issues when keeping children safe and well
Law and policy

Sharing Information About Children at Risk: A Guide to Good Practice (2003)

This short guide gives advice to agencies about when it is necessary to share personal and confidential information about people using their service with other professionals, to safeguard and protect the welfare of children who may be vulnerable or at risk. Published by the Scottish Government.

Children's Rights

‘Advocacy Makes You Feel Brave’: Advocacy Support for Children and Young People in Scotland (November 2009)

This report presents the findings from a scoping study into advocacy support for children and young people. The research was commissioned by the Scottish Government in order to find what advocacy services are available in Scotland, where they are and the circumstances in which they are available and to which groups of children and young people.

Are We There Yet: A Report for Under 12s about Children's Rights in Scotland (March 2008)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Do the Right Thing: A Report for Under 18s on Scottish Government Priorities in Response to the UK Concluding Observations 2008 (2009)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Do the Right Thing: For People Who Work with Children or Work on their Behalf, A Response by the Scottish Government to the 2008 Concluding Observations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. (August 2009)

On 3 October 2008 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child issued a series of recommendations (‘concluding observations’) setting out where they believed the UK was falling short of fully implementing the UNCRC. The majority of the recommendations are of relevance to Scotland. Published by the Scottish Government.

Good Listeners – The Context: Hearing the Voices of Children and Young People

Good Listeners - 1: Hearing the Voices of Children in Primary and Special Schools

Good Listeners - 2: Hearing the Voices of Children and Young People in Children’s Services

This series of reports identifies and promotes the sharing of good practice in empowering children and young people to have their views listened to and respected in order to help services to meet their needs more effectively. Published by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education.

UK Children’s Commissioners’ Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (June 2008)

This document is a joint report from the Children’s Commissioners from the four nations of the UK.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland 1999-2007 (2007)

Published by the Scottish Government.

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: UK Concluding Observations 2008 (2009)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Conduct Disorder

Parent-training/education Programmes in the Management of Children with Conduct Disorders (July 2006)

Quick Reference Guide (2006)

Parent-training/education Programmes for Managing Children with Conduct Disorders: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for People who use NHS Services (2006)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Depression

Depression in Children and Young People: Identification and Management in Primary,Community and Secondary Care (2005)

Quick Reference Guide (September 2005)

The Treatment of Depression in Children and Young People: Understanding NICE Guidance - Information for Children and Young People with Depression, their Families and Carers, and the Public (September 2005)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Domestic Abuse

Children and Young People: Experiencing Domestic Abuse, Guidance Note for Planners (2004)

The purpose of this document is to provide planners in local public agencies with a guide to incorporate the needs of Children and Young People who Experience Domestic Abuse into key local plans. Published by the Scottish Government.

Domestic Abuse: A National Training Strategy (2004)

The focus of this strategy is on identifying training and development activity required to support improvement in services to women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse, and to men who use violence. Published by the Scottish Government.

Domestic Abuse Recorded by the Police in Scotland, 2007-08 (November 2008)

This presents statistics on domestic abuse, based on details of incidents of domestic abuse returned by the eight Scottish police forces in 2007-08. Published by the Scottish Government.

Literature Review: Better Outcomes for Children and Young People Experiencing Domestic Abuse – Directions for Good Practice (2008)

Published by the Scottish Government.

National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People (June 2008)

This Delivery Plan sets out a common framework based on Getting it right for every child principles and values and the aims of the National Strategy to Address Domestic Abuse in Scotland (2000). Published by the Scottish Government June 2008.

Practical Guidance on Consulting, Conducting Research and Working in Participative Ways With Children and Young People Experiencing Domestic Abuse (September 2009)

This Guidance Note has been produced to accompany The Scottish Government’s National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People. It provides practical information about consulting, researching and working in participative ways with children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Published by the Education Analytical Services, Scottish Government.

Preventing Domestic Abuse: A National Strategy (2003)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Responding to Domestic Abuse: Guidelines for Health Care Workers in NHS Scotland (June 2003)

These guidelines describe the nature and prevalence of domestic abuse in Scotland, present a definition of domestic abuse underpinning national policy and outline the Scottish Government's strategy for tackling domestic abuse in Scotland.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders: Core Interventions in the Treatment and Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (2004)

Quick Reference Guide (January 2004)

Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders: Understanding NICE guidance, A Guide for People with Eating Disorders, their Advocates and Carers, and the Public (January 2004)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Eating Disorders in Scotland - A Patient’s Guide (2007)

Published by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

Eating Disorders in Scotland - Recommendations for Management and Treatment (2006)

Published by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

Management of Obesity: A National Clinical Guideline (February 2010)

Quick Reference Guide (2010)

Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Obesity: Guidance on the Prevention, Identification, Assessment and Management of Overweight and obesity in Adults and Children (December 2006)

Quick Reference Guide 1: For Local Authorities, Schools and Early Years Providers, Workplaces and the Public (December 2006)

Quick Reference Guide 2: For the NHS (December 2006)

Treatment for People who are Overweight or Obese: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for People who use NHS Services (July 2008)

Preventing Obesity and Staying a Healthy Weight: Understanding NICE Guidance, Information for the Public (July 2008)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

NHS Health Scotland: Commentary on Public Health Aspects of NICE Clinical Guideline - Obesity: Guidance on the Prevention, Identification, Assessment and Management of Obesity in Adults and Children (May 2007)

Summary (May 2007)

These Comments/Conclusions are intended to help organisations, professionals and others make use of the NICE Guidance in a Scottish context.

Obesity in Scotland: An Epidemiology Briefing (2007)

This report provides an overview of the epidemiology of obesity in Scotland, describing geographical and social variations in obesity, health inequalities and related morbidity and mortality. The report concludes by identifying some important information needs and gaps for public health intelligence on obesity in Scotland. Published by the Scottish Public Health Observatory (ScotPHO).

Education/Schools

A Scottish Framework for Nursing in Schools (2003)

The purpose of this framework is to set out in clear terms the nursing service that should be delivered to children and young people in Scottish schools.

Being Well - Doing Well, A Framework for Health Promoting Schools in Scotland (2004)

Published by the Scottish Health Promoting Schools Unit.

Count Us In: Mind Over Matter - Promoting and Supporting Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (2011)

This guide is part of the Count Us In online resource that gives the professional view of HMIE on the strengths and best practice in implementing inclusion and equality across education in Scotland, and sets out what needs to be done now to improve. The guide is designed to be used by all who work with children, young people and adult learners. Published by HMIE.

Curriculum for Excellence: Health and Wellbeing Across Learning, Responsibilities of all Experiences and outcomes

Published by Learning and Teaching Scotland.

Curriculum for Excellence: Health and Wellbeing, Principles and Practice

This paper is intended to support discussion and planning between practitioners in all sectors and services and in local authorities.This paper is closely related to the Guidance on the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/HLivi/foodnutrition). Together, these documents describe the expectations upon individuals, schools and local authorities for promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Curriculum for Excellence: Health and Wellbeing Across Learning, Responsibilities of all Principles and Practice

Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future.

Education for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (October 2006)

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Drug Education in Scottish Schools (March 2007)

This document reports findings from a multi-phase study conducted to examine the nature and effectiveness of current drug education practice in Scottish schools. It was prepared for the Scottish Executive Research Economic and Corporate Strategy Unit by a partnership comprising two agencies: the Institute for Social Marketing at the University of Stirling and The Open University, and Dr Bob Stradling and Dr Morag MacNeil of Rannsachadh Coimhearsnachd research consultancy and the School of Education, University of Edinburgh.

Good Listeners - The Context: Hearing the Voices of Children and Young People

Good Listeners - 1: Hearing the Voices of Children in Primary and Special Schools

Good Listeners - 2: Hearing the Voices of Children and Young People in Children’s Services

Happy, Safe and Achieving their Potential: A Standard of Support for Children and Young People in Scottish Schools, The Report of The National Review of Guidance 2004

Executive Summary

This document will enable education authorities to assess the strengths of their approaches to the provision of Personal Support in schools and in other education placements for children and young people. Published by the Scottish Government.

Identification and Management of Pupils with Mental Health Difficulties: A Study of UK Teachers’ Experience and Views, Research report for NASUWT (December 2005)

This report presents and discusses the findings of a research project conducted by the Research Department of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust in association with Roehampton University and the Mental Health Foundation commissioned by NASUWT. The objective was to explore the issues related to the recognition and management of mental health problems in UK schools.

Improving the Education of Looked After Children: A Guide for Local Authorities and Service Providers (2009)

This guide for practice booklet is based on the key findings of the national research of Scottish Government-funded pilot projects in 18 Scottish local authorities carried out by the University of Strathclyde between 2006 and 2008.

Investigating the Links Between Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools (August 2005)

This study was commissioned in April 2004 by the Pupil Support and Inclusion Division of the Scottish Executive Education Department.

Principles for effective action: Promoting children and young people’s social and emotional wellbeing in education establishments A self-assessment tool for strategic partners delivering health and wellbeing within Curriculum for Excellence, Primary school (2011)

This resource aims to support strategic partners in the effective delivery of an evidence-informed approach to mental health improvement planning and delivery, within the context of Curriculum for Excellence. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Promoting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Primary Education (March 2008)

Quick Reference Guide (March 2008)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

NHS Health Scotland Commentary on NICE Public Health Guidance 12: Promoting Children's Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Primary Education, Full Text Commentary (August 2008)

Summary Commentary

These Comments/Conclusions are intended to help organisations, professionals and others make use of the NICE Guidance in a Scottish context.

Promoting Young People’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Secondary Education (September 2009)

Quick Reference Guide (September 2009)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Guidance for Education Authorities, Independent Schools, School Staff and all others working with children in an education context in Scotland. Published by the Scottish Government.

Safe and Well: A Handbook for Staff, Schools and Education Authorities (2005)

Handbook from the Scottish government describing good practice in schools and education authorities for keeping children safe and well. Sections include:

Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Scotland Act - Health Promotion Guidance for Local Authorities and Schools (2007)

This Act builds on work that has already taken place in Scottish Schools and ensures that health promotion will have a central and continuing focus in education.

Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Primary Education - Quick Reference Guide (March 2008)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence). This guide provides a summary of the main recommendations in the NICE guideline.

Support in School: The Views of Harder to Reach Groups, Additional Consultation Exercise Gathering the Views of Young People, Parents/Carers Who are ‘Harder to Reach’ and Agencies which Advocate on their Behalf. (2004)

This study into the views of ‘harder to reach groups’ was commissioned by the Pupil Support and Inclusion Division of the Scottish Executive Education Department to inform the National Review of Guidance in Schools.

The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Schools (2009)

The Autism Toolbox was commissioned by the Support for Learning Division of the Schools Directorate.It includes up-to-date information from research and practical experience that is easy to understand and apply in the classroom, playground and home. It is essential reading for teachers who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder in their class.

The Administration of Medicines in Schools (2001)

This guidance has been written to clarify the respective responsibilities of the health service and Education Authorities and schools on managing health care in schools. It also provides good practice guidance on the administration of medicine in schools. Published by the Scottish Government.

The Educational Attainment of Looked After Children – Local Authority Pilot Projects: Final Research Report (2008)

The research described in this report was commissioned by the Education Analytical Services Division of the Scottish Government, on behalf of the Care and Justice Division. The broad aim of the research was to identify interventions that appeared to make the most differences in terms of both the educational experience and the educational outcomes of the looked after children and young people participating in the pilot projects.

Uthink Resource For Schools (2009)

This pack has been designed as a guide for both young people and teaching staff with regards young people's well-being and mental health. Published by Rethink.

Young People’s Views of Mental Health Education in Secondary Schools

Young people in Renfrewshire secondary schools were consulted about their views on the mental health education provided in schools. This study aimed to elicit young people’s perceptions of their current mental health education and their suggestions for improvements in this provision. Carried out as part of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being Small Research Projects Initiative 2006-07.

Enuresis

Nocturnal enuresis: The management of bedwetting in children and young people (October 2010)

Quick reference guide (October 2010)

Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Bedwetting in children and young people - Understanding NICE guidance: Information for people who use NHS services (October 2010)

This booklet is written for parents and carers, but may also be useful for children and young people, and for anyone with an interest in bedwetting in children and young people. Published by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Fife - General

Fife's Health & Wellbeing Plan 2011-2014

The Plan lays out how public and voluntary organisations will continue to work together with Fife’s communities towards reducing health inequalities. It deals with 10 outcomes that we will work towards over the next three years.

Investing in the Mental Health of Fife: A Sustainable Model for Increasing Mental Health Workforce Capacity to Help Children Flourish

A journal article about Playfield Institute, published in The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, vol 3, issue 4 December 2008.

Flourishing/Wellbeing

Physical Activity and Mental Health: The Role of Physical Activity in Promoting Mental Wellbeing and Preventing Mental Health Problems: An Evidence Briefing (May 2008)

This is the report of an Evidence Briefing commissioned by NHS Health Scotland. It was carried out by the University of Glasgow and investigates the benefits of physical activity on promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds: Physical Activity & Mental Health in Children And Young People - Evidence Briefing Summary (2009)

This document outlines the findings of the Evidence Briefing above. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds: Physical Activity & Mental Health in Children And Young People - Practitioners Briefing (2009)

This document is for practitioners who work with children and young people. It outlines the key findings of the Evidence Briefing above. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy and Action Plan (2009-2011)

This policy and action plan outlines the Scottish Government's plans for mental health improvement for the period 2009-2011.

General

Being Young in Scotland 2007: Scottish Government Findings

This paper presents the key findings arising mainly out of the questions that the Scottish Government asked in the third sweep of the Being Young in Scotland survey undertaken in 2007.

Health for all Children 4: Guidance on Implementation in Scotland ( 2005)

Guidance to support implementation in Scotland of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health recommendations on child health screening and surveillance activity.

Mental Health in Children and Young People: An RCN Toolkit for Nurses Who are Not Mental Health Specialists (2009)

This document aims to assist those nurses who are not mental health specialists who work with children and young people in community and hospital settings. It will help them in identifying the skills and knowledge they need to recognise and, if necessary, refer children who have problems affecting their mental health. Published by the Royal College of Nursing.

Mental Health of Children and Young People in Great Britain, 2004

A survey carried out by the Office of National Statistics on behalf of the Department of Health and the Scottish Government.

Risky Behaviour and Social Activities (November 2009)

This study explored young people’s involvement in risky behaviour during secondary school. It also looked at social activities that young people engage in, and how these may prevent or reduce risky behaviour. Published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Young People with Mental Health Problems: A Toolkit for School Nurses, Primary Care and Community Professionals (June 2009)

This toolkit is for practitioners who are able to offer general advice and treatment for young people’s less severe problems, contribute towards mental health promotion, identify problems early, and refer to more specialist services. Produced by the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust.

Government - Scotland

An Analysis of the Responses to the National Consultation on "Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland" - Final Report (April 2008)

This report is a summary of the findings from the consultation on the discussion document: "Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: The Future of Mental Health Improvement in Scotland 2008-11".

Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan (2007)

This Action Plan sets out the Government's programme to deliver a healthier Scotland by helping people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring better, local and faster access to health care.

Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan: What It Means For You (2008)

The Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan for NHS Scotland was launched in December 2007. This followed a very wide consultation with the people of Scotland. Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan: What It Means For You summarises the main areas of the Action Plan and sets out the key actions which will lead to better health and better care for all the people of Scotland.

Better Health, Better Care: National Delivery Plan for Children and Young People’s Specialist Services in Scotland (2009)

The National Delivery Plan meets a key milestone in the commitments set out in Better Health, Better Care. It establishes a national infrastructure for the sustainability of specialist children's services in Scotland, not just in the specialist hospitals but also in District General Hospitals and in the community: it identifies work that needs to take place at a national and regional level to sustain and develop services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Primary Mental Health Work - Guidance note for NHS Boards/Community Health (and Social Care) Partnerships and other Partners (February 2007)

This document has been produced to assist NHS Boards/Community Health (and Social Care) Partnerships and Child Health Commissioners and other partners in planning implementation of the commitment in "Delivering for Mental Health" for named link workers for schools by 2008.

Delivering a Healthy Future: An Action Framework for Children and Young People's Health in Scotland (February 2007)

Delivering a Healthy Future sets out a structured programme of actions, drawn primarily from existing policy initiatives and commitments, to improve services for children and young people in Scotland.

Delivering for Mental Health (2006)

This document is an agenda for improving mental health care and is designed to be delivered in partnership between the NHS, Local Authorities and Voluntary organisations. Published by the Scottish Government.

Equally Well: Report of the Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities (2008)

Equally Well: Implementation plan (2008)

This document is the Task Force’s report and implementation plan on what needs to be done to tackle health inequalities more effectively. Published by the Scottish Government.

Equally Well: Review 2010 (2010)

The purpose of this review was to check on progress to date and identify whether any additional statements or recommendations are needed. Published by the Scottish Government.

Getting it right for every child

Publications relating to Getting it right for every child are available at: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright

Getting the Right Workforce - Getting the Workforce Right: A Strategic View of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Workforce (2005)

In 2003 the Health Minister gave an undertaking, in Partnership for Care, that building the workforce of those dealing with the mental health of children and young people would be a priority. This document sets out the implications which arise from the work undertaken to realise that commitment.

Growing up in Scotland: YEAR 2, Results from the Second Year of a Study Following the Lives of Scotland’s Children (August 2008)

Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) is a major longitudinal study launched in 2005 with the aim of tracking a group of children and their families from the early years, through childhood and beyond. Funded by the Scottish Government, its main aim is to provide information to support policy-making, but it is also intended to be a broader resource that can be drawn on by academics, voluntary sector organisations and other interested parties. Prepared for the Scottish Government: Children, Young People and Social Care Directorate by the Scottish Centre for Social Research.

Health for All Children 4: Guidance on Implementation in Scotland (2005)

The fourth edition of Health for All Children provides a framework for connecting the range of different policies and spheres of activity that support children and young people’s health and development in the early years and beyond. Published by the Scottish Government.

Investigating the Links Between Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools (August 2005)

This study was commissioned in April 2004 by the Pupil Support and Inclusion Division of the Scottish Executive Education Department. The work was undertaken by a group of researchers at the University of Aberdeen.

Needs Assessment Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Final report (SNAP report) (May 2003)

This needs assessment of the mental health of Scotland’s children and young people was commissioned in autumn 2000 by the Scottish Executive Health Department.

The Mental Health of Children and Young People: A Framework for Promotion, Prevention and Care (October 2005)

The Framework has been developed to assist all agencies with planning and delivering integrated approaches to children and young people's mental health.

The New Mental Health act: An Easy Read Guide (2007)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy and Action Plan (2009-2011)

This policy and action plan outlines the Scottish Government's plans for mental health improvement for the period 2009-2011.

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