Examining the effects of parental substance misuse on the lives of children and young people, with particular attention to its effects on children’s educational attainment.
Befriending and family learning
Explaining the benefits of using befriending to facilitate a family learning project.
Digital participation and disability
To improve digital participation of adults with disabilities the legislation needs to be enforced and grants should be created to provide assistive technology.
What are the vital ingredients required for local people to come together and make positive social change?
These findings explore the best practices within the government and the third sector to help encourage citizens to participate in their communities.
Social isolation and Scotland’s older people
The issue of social isolation in older people needs further research, but we do know it is fairly common and seemingly more so amongst ethnic minorities.
Outreach for at risk incoming secondary students
The transition from primary to secondary school is a crucial time for a young person. Scotland needs more services focused on positive transitions.
Young people’s primary to secondary school transitions: influences & effects
The transition from primary to secondary school can be a stressful time for young people. Poverty, education and anti-social behaviour are linked.