During the summer the UK Government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to carry out an in depth analysis of options relating to how an UK immigration system could work post-Brexit. This included analysis of the future salary thresholds for migrant workers, and the range at which these could be set, within this system. The […]
Policy and legislation
Minister for Europe recognises EU Citizens’ huge contribution
Members of Camphill Tiphereth were delighted to welcome Mr Ben MacPherson MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development, to Camphill Tiphereth this week. The Minister was given a tour of Camphill Tiphereth, and met a group of co-workers and foundation students likely to be affected by Brexit. He heard first-hand the […]
Invitation to Transitions Bill Public Information Event
Johann Lamont MSP launched her Transitions Bill last month, and this month she is hosting a public consultation and information event. The event takes place on Monday 11 November in Glasgow at 7pm. The Bill The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill has been developed by Johann Lamont MSP with support from Camphill Scotland, […]
4 Ways to Support Transitions Bill
Following the recent launch of the public consultation on Johann Lamont MSP’s proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, Camphill Scotland’s Director commented: This is a wonderful chance to make a real, lasting difference to ensure young people with disabilities get meaningful rights to support them as they navigate the transition […]
Consultation on Transitions Bill Launch
Johann Lamont MSP launched a public consultation on her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, at a well attended event in the Scottish Parliament on 9 October 2019. Speakers at the event included Johann Lamont MSP, Kate Monahan from Camphill School Aberdeen, and a parent and young person from Inclusion […]
Visit us at Cosla conference
We are looking forward to attending the COSLA Improvement Service Annual conference this week. The conference is the largest annual gathering of the local government community in Scotland. It will be attended by Council leaders and other elected members, by local authority Chief Executives and by other senior local government officers, along with delegates from […]
Transitions Bill Launch at Scottish Parliament
Johann Lamont MSP is launching her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, in Committee Room 5 in the Scottish Parliament between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019. The Bill has been developed by Johann with support from Camphill Scotland, Camphill School Aberdeen, Ochil Tower School and from Inclusion […]
MP calls for debate in support of Camphill
Following on from local MP Ross Thomson’s visit to Simeon Care for the Elderly last month, Thomson raised a question in the House of Commons asking the Leader of the House May we have a debate that would celebrate and recognise the important role of international volunteers in our communities, so that charities such as […]
Parliamentary Motions highlight work of 2 Aberdeen communities
First class education at Camphill School Aberdeen Following his recent visit to Camphill School Aberdeen’s Cairnlee House, Liam Kerr MSP, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice, has tabled a Motion in the Scottish Parliament highlighting the work of Camphill School Aberdeen and of Cairnlee House. Liam Kerr MSP, who represents […]
News update from Camphill in Scotland
Read our latest e-bulletin for stakeholders, including articles on Transitions, Brexit and events.
