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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
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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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OPFS response to Scottish Government child poverty figures
27/03/2025
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It is disappointing to see that the interim 2023/24 targets have been substantially missed, with 22% of children in Scotland still living in relative poverty. Too many in children in Scotland are still growing up without the resources that they need
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OPFS response to UK Chancellor’s Spring statement 2025
26/03/2025
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Today's Spring Statement was an opportunity for the UK Government to demonstrate the sincerity of its commitments to tackle child poverty. Instead, the cuts announced will have the opposite effect: pushing an additional 250,000 people, including 50,0
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New film calls for a ‘new chapter’ for single parents worldwide
20/03/2025
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Short animation, 'Time for a New Chapter', reflects both the history and the lived experiences of single parents, showcases the pride and strength in single parenthood, and addresses the misconceptions that many lone parents face.
Read moreOPFS response to UK disability benefit cuts
18/03/2025
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The UK government has announced today the most shocking cuts to disability benefits on record. We know from our work that many single parents have a disability or are in poor health.
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Job Start Payment
20/02/2025
News
You could be eligible for the Job Start Payment. £314.45 for young people (16-24), £503.10 if you're a main carer.
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Apply for school age payment before 28 February deadline
29/01/2025
News
Single parents urged to apply for school age payment before 28 February 2025 deadline. Learn more and find out how to apply here.
Read moreOPFS awarded Gold Investors in People accreditation
27/01/2025
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OPFS awarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation for its commitment to improving work conditions for everyone within the organisation.
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