Statistics and research
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Growing up in Scotland: changes in child cognitive ability in the pre-school years
This report examines whether the gap in cognitive ability between children from different social backgrounds changes between ages three and five and which factors influence improvement in cognitive ability.
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Self-Directed Support: A Review of the Barriers and Facilitators
This is a report on the published literature on the barriers and facilitators of self- directed support. It was undertaken to inform a research study funded by the Scottish Government 2009-2011 that is evaluating initiatives in three local authorities. These initiatives aim to improve take up of self-directed support for people eligible for social care and other public funds.
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The Evaluation of Low Cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT)
This is the final report of an Evaluation of the Low Cost Initiative for First Time Buyers. It evaluates four schemes: Open Market Shared Equity; New Supply Shared Equity; Shared Ownership; and GRO Grants.
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Demographic Change in Scotland
This research paper sets out current evidence relating to demogrpahy in Scotland, exploring the implications of demographic change and related policy issues, with reference to Scotland's Population Growth Purpose Target
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Domestic Abuse, Housing and Homelessness in Scotland: An Evidence Review
There has been little research on the relationship between domestic abuse, housing and homelessness, especially in the Scottish context. This review provides some secondary analysis of relevant homelessness and housing statistics to provide a more in-depth overview of the scale of domestic abuse as a contributory factor to homelessness in Scotland.
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Literature Review on Teacher Education in the 21st Century
The overall aim of this literature review is to understand the contribution that teacher education can make to the quality and effectiveness of the educational experience and wider personal development of young people, drawing on effective practice in Scotland and elsewhere.
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Factors Influencing Rural Migration Decisions in Scotland: An Analysis of the Evidence
This study coordinates evidence of the factors influencing rural migration decisions in Scotland, and ascertains the implications for policy. It focuses on age/life-stage related factors.
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Scottish Health Survey - topic report: UK comparisons
The Scottish Health Survey: Topic Report UK Comparisons
- Part of:
- Scottish Health Survey
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Relative poverty across Scottish Local Authorities
A report which presents new figures about the proportion of households in relative poverty at LA level across Scotland.
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Growing Up In Scotland: Maternal mental health and its impact on child behaviour and development
This document reports how many mothers in Scotland experience poor mental health in the first four years of their child’s life, as well as the characteristics of these women. It further shows the impacts of maternal mental health on child development and behaviour.