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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:

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 with learning stories

Read stories from real people across Scotland about the changes they've made to keep the promise within their work.

 

Read our Learning Stories.

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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

New website section for Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise

1 October 2026


There is a new section on The Promise Scotland’s website dedicated to the work of the Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise, Fiona Duncan.

The Promise Scotland welcomes publication of the Oversight Board's Report FOUR

29 September 2026


Statement from Fraser McKinley on the publication of the fourth report from the Oversight Board for the promise.

Learning stories

Musicares: Music teaching for care experienced children and young people
Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Musicares has been working to provide a place where they can create and grow through creative expression.

Learning Story: Falkirk Family Firm
Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Learning story around providing opportunities for young people who have been in care.

Care Inspectorate on restrictive practice
Friday, 23 January 2026

The Care Inspectorate speak about the work they have done to reduce restrictive practice across Scotland.