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Statement: CYCJ publishes reports on Reimagining Secure Care
Friday, 27 September 2024

The Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has published three reports outlining a vision for the future of secure care in Scotland.

Statement: Scottish Government report on its work to keep the promise
Thursday, 19 September 2024

Statement on Scottish Government's September 2024 report on its work to keep the promise.

Sheriff David Mackie: Public Consultation on Children’s Hearings Redesign
Thursday, 29 August 2024

In this blog, Sheriff David Mackie, Chair of the Hearings System Working Group, raises concerns about the inclusion in the Children’s Hearings System redesign consultation of a ‘Legal Member’.

Statement: Scottish Government education outcomes for looked after children
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Statement on Scottish Government education outcomes for children legally considered looked after for 2022/23.

New Family Learning Resources published to help Scotland #KeepThePromise
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

The Promise Scotland is delighted to announce the publication of two new family learning resources, which have been created in partnership.

Plan 24-30– Scotland’s route-map to keeping the promise
Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Fraser McKinlay blogs on Plan 24-30 ahead of its launch on Thursday June 20th.

100 Days of Listening: What was heard and what’s next
Monday, 17 June 2024

An interview with Thomas Carlton to mark the publication of the 100 Days of Listening Output Report.

One Year On: The next steps for redesigning the Children’s Hearings System
Friday, 24 May 2024

Sheriff David Mackie reflects on the Hearings for Children Redesign Report in the lead up to the Scottish Government’s formal response.

How the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill will help Scotland to #KeepThePromise
Thursday, 25 April 2024

With the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill passing the final stage of scrutiny in the Scottish Parliament, here are key ways it will help to #KeepThePromise.

Siblings Day Blog: Community of Practice for Siblings
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Karen Morrison – founder and Chief Executive Officer of Siblings Reunited (STAR) – blogs around her experiences for Siblings Day.