HOW THE CHILD PROTECTION INDUSTRY STOLE CHRISTMAS

With the support of SPTC, the Manifesto Club continues to call for a more commonsense and trusting approach to adult-child relations.

21 Dec 2006

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ACTIVATE

Help and support for young people through the transition from school into employment, further education and training.

19 Dec 2006

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Membership / insurance forms 2007

The membership / insurance forms for 2007 are now available in the download section.

More details about the insurance in our Publications section

27 Nov 2006

2006 AGM reports now available.

The 2006 AGM reports are now available in the "Publications" section. ( Convenors report and the Treasurers report)

We have also updated the SPTC Directors list

23 Nov 2006

Evidence to the Education Committee

The SPTC written evidence on the general principles of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill.

16 Nov 2006

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The Case Against Vetting

Did you know that people who work with children are now subject to more stringent criminal tests than those who sell explosives, or practice law? Do you agree that the child protection industry is poisoning adult-child relations? Join the stand against "suspect first - smile later" legislation and sign this important petition.

26 Oct 2006

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Updated leaflet published

We have updated our leaflet Charities, Constitutions and Confusion"

It is available in the Publications section and as a PDF download

We welcome any feedback you may have.

06 Oct 2006

Parents raise concerns over the time teachers now spend away from pupils as a result of the McCrone deal. Click here for the BBC article

There is also a video to watch on this BBC webpage

18 Aug 2006

SPTC's Survey on the Cut in Teacher's Class Contact Time - Report

Click on "Read More" to read the report.

18 Aug 2006

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A new national parent's body

Read our response to the Scottish Consumer Council’s report on the need for a national parent body.

23 Mar 2006

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Joint press release from SPTC and SSBA

SSBA and SPTC reject the Scottish Consumer Council’s proposals for a new national parents’ body

28 Feb 2006

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New guides from Enquire

Enquire, the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning has issued four pocket-size guides for children and young people aged 11-18 that incorporate information about the ASL Act.

10 Feb 2006

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Can you help The National Autistic Society?

Would you like to help children with autism and their families by providing telephone advice? Go to "read more"...

06 Jan 2006

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