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 you
We support people and organisations to keep the promise through:
- Collaborating and networking.
- Supporting local areas to work together.
- Designing ways to overcome barriers.
- Understanding data and information.
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.
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.
Latest events
We hold a range of events and learning opportunities for those working to keep the promise.
Latest news
Taking a children's human rights approach to service design
3 March 2026
Final Stage 2 debate takes place for Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
18 February 2026
Recent News
Children's Mental Health Week
12 February 2026
Most crucial year so far for the promise as it marks its sixth anniversary
5 February 2026
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