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Some witnesses cautioned that the ability to self-refer to other services may not always be the best option and may lead to worse outcomes in some cases.
Children’s right to an education, as set out in Article 28 of the UNCRC (and elaborated on in Article 29), together with children’s best interests (Article 3) and the principle of non-discrimination (Article 2) must be central to decision making in schools.
These were based on clinical advice based on the best evidence available at the time.
The Scottish Government recognises the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on families with children and young people and the key importance of outdoor play to children and families’ health and wellbeing.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 February 2021
If not, is there a need for the Scottish Government to clarify best practice? We also ask the Scottish Government to address views that the process does not always take into account the intangible or non-monetary benefits of an asset transfer.
Their report includes the views of the child as part of their recommendations on what is in the best interests of the child.2Scottish Government. (2018, May 15).
However, the Cabinet Secretary made clear that the Scottish Government's current position is that decisions on introducing 20mph speed limits are best taken at a local level, as this "allows for the exact circumstances of each road to be fully considered to ensure that decisions which are made are appropriate and credible".
There is a process to design and work through with HMRC about the best way to bring tax credit claimants over to universal credit.3Work and Pensions Committee Oral evidence: Universal Credit: Managed Migration, HC 336. (2018, October 18).