Policy and Research
We work to achieve societal change, and this is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to bridge the gap between single parents and the decision-makers who have the power to make change happen. The key policy areas are:
Scottish Social Security Benefits
OPFS has consulted widely with single parents and other parties before submitting our responses to consultations to Scottish Social Security Benefits.
Single Parent Families and Poverty in Scotland
We believe tackling child poverty should be an immediate policy priority for the Westminster and Scottish Governments.
Childcare
OPFS believes high quality, affordable, accessible and flexible childcare needs to be at the heart of early year’s policies.
Employment, Employability and Education
See submissions to the Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee and the Glasgow City Council – Colleges and Lifelong Learning Policy Commission.
Single Parent Proofing
OPFS was a partner in a UK wide “Participatory One Parent Proofing” initiative funded by the Big Lottery. Also, OPFS created a Proofing Framework specifically for Glasgow Lone Parents.
