Reopening of schools in Denmark – Briefing paper
Briefing that summarises some of the key practices in Denmark used to reopen some educational establishments in April 2020.
Reports and papers published by Policy Scotland and associated programmes and projects.
Exploring local responses to COVID-19: Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland
Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland (CNS) has started a research project in partnership with Policy Scotland and local authorities to document responses to, and the impact of, COVID-19 on children and families.
Education systems: research and change
Two new publications from Policy Scotland’s Director Chris Chapman focus on the role of research and researchers in changing education systems to improve equity and opportunity for learners.
What Would Make a Difference for Scotland?
This research report was produced for the Poverty and Inequality Commission and identifies the policies and scenarios which appear to offer the biggest gains in reducing child poverty in Scotland.
Strengthening economic cases for housing: the productivity gains from better housing outcomes
Professor Duncan Maclennan, Policy Scotland associate, has modelled how housing outcomes impact economic growth and productivity, making the case for housing construction to be classed as infrastructure investment, akin to investment in transport links, water and communications.
Brexit and Crisis Management – Pandemics Policy Briefing
A policy briefing providing an overview of the likely implications of Brexit for UK crisis management in the context of EU health security – pandemic preparedness.
Brexit and Crisis Management – Gas Supplies Policy Briefing
Policy briefing on the impact on Brexit on crisis management of UK gas supplies.
Publication: Building a New Life in Britain: The Skills, Experiences and Aspirations of Young Syrian Refugees
Report examining the skills, training needs, work aspirations, lived experiences, and ethical perspectives of young Syrian forced migrants in three host countries: Lebanon, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
Making Better Economic Cases for Housing Policies
A report examining the relationship between pressured housing markets in Sydney and economic growth.
Reflecting on the Child Poverty Strategy 2014-2017
Evan Williams argues that the success of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill will rely on policy initiatives that explicitly target welfare and housing provision.