http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=2299682005
MICHAEL HOWIE
Key points
? Third of young offender schools in Scotland not meeting care standards
? Staff bullying and alcohol abuse common in some schools, says report
? Children placed in residential schools after committing an offence
Key quote
'Local authorities expect that high quality work is done with young people to resolve the difficulties that brought them into the care system. Unfortunately, this is not always happening. Variable standards do exist within residential schools and there should be consistency in the service provided' - Bernadette Docherty, Association of Social Work Directors' head of children"
