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OPFS response to 2025/26 Programme for Government
06/05/2025
News
OPFS welcomes the continued commitment to tackling child poverty in today’s Programme for Government.But urgent action is still needed.
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Single Parent FAQs: Managing your mental health – Issue 39
30/04/2025
Blog
Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on managing your mental health.
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Email Your MSP about wraparound ASN childcare
16/04/2025
News
Michael Marra MSP will lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 8 May on the urgent need for better wraparound care for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN). You can write to your MSP to support this.
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Have your say on the Child Maintenance Service
15/04/2025
News
The UK Parliament wants to hear from parents and organisations what is and is not working with the Child Maintenance Service. Have your say. Deadline 23 April 2025.
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Single Parent FAQs: Having Fun on a Budget – Issue 38
08/04/2025
Blog
Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on childcare.
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