Devolution helps children's policy

Catherine Gaunt
Wednesday, July 16, 2003

Devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has had a positive impact on children's services in these countries, according to a report by the charity NCH. Last week's report, United for children?, which analyses how devolution has affected children's policy in the UK since its introduction four years ago, says it is an opportunity to bring policymaking closer to children, young people, families and communities and make it more effective. 'If good communication can be developed, devolution will help us all to learn from each other across national boundaries,' it says.