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We work to help support the transformation of how Scotland cares — ensuring that its children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected so that they realise their full potential, and that care experienced adults and families have the support they need to thrive.

Our work

Supporting Plan 24-30

Our role is to support those working to keep the promise to be able to use Plan 24-30 – Scotland’s plan to keep the promise – in planning, delivering and monitoring work. Our role in this area includes work on:

Policy Work

We work towards necessary changes in Scotland’s law and policy around the promise, in areas including:

What’s been done

We help you to know about what has already been done to keep the promise— and to learn about what has worked, and what has been challenging for others.

Keeping the promise

How is Scotland keeping the promise? Who supports it to be delivered? And where does The Promise Scotland sit?

Find out who's responsible for what in our online guide.

Find out about who does what around the promise.

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Newsletter

We send out an online newsletter which highlights:

  • The latest news from The Promise Scotland
  • The Promise Scotland’s work as it supports efforts to keep the promise
  • Stories of change taking place across Scotland as work to keep the promise takes place.

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Latest events

We hold a range of events and learning opportunities for those working to keep the promise.

Find out about what's coming up.

Latest news

Most crucial year so far for the promise as it marks its sixth anniversary

5 February 2026

Those working to make the changes set out by the promise have said 2026 will be the most important year so far in ensuring it can be kept by its 2030 deadline.

The Promise Scotland is pleased to see MSPs support important amendments to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill

4 February 2026

We are pleased to see important amendments made to the Bill, which can help bring Scotland closer to keeping the promise.
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Learning stories

Care Inspectorate creating route maps
Thursday, 13 November 2025

Aileen Nicol from the Care Inspectorate shares how the promise has influenced their work, and how this is contributing to creating a Plan 24-30 route map.

Imagine Care: Bravery and attunement in care
Friday, 17 October 2025

Lochend chose to take on the model of attunement  – as well as a Risk Enablement approach – in the hope of having both young people live a fulfilled life.

Neilston Primary School: Building a Nurturing, Stigma-Free Community
Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Neilston Primary School has introduced Cup of Tea and Stigma Free events— informal gatherings that bring together children, families, and a range of professionals.