Get the latest news, views and blogs from The Promise Scotland.
Evolving to support our focus on change
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Earlier this year we launched our new strategy, Focus on Change, which sets out our priorities for the next 18 months.
Statement: The Promise Scotland response to restrictive practice statistics from the Care Inspectorate
Tuesday, 05 August 2025
Statement following today's release of statistics around the use of restraint and seclusion.
Response: Call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
This week, we have sent our response to the Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill.
Reviewing the work of The Promise Scotland 2023-2025
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Find out what The Promise Scotland have been working on and how we have been supporting those working to keep the promise.
We have changed our website
Monday, 14 July 2025
We are excited to launch an updated version of our website— to ensure that everyone who cares about keeping the promise knows how The Promise Scotland can help them.
Response from Fiona Duncan to the launch of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
The Independent Strategic Advisor, Fiona Duncan, responds to the launch of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
What to Consider in a Promise Bill?
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
After the announcement about the Children and Young People (Care) (Scotland) Bill in the Programme for Government, find out what should be considered in creating it.
Our response to the latest data on children in care
Thursday, 24 April 2025
Our chief executive Fraser McKinlay shares his views on the latest data from The Scottish Government, on children in care in Scotland.
Can statistics tell a story?
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Head of Insights Claire Stuart blogs on the limits of using statistics to tell stories about real people's lives.
Statement: Developing Plan 24-30 Route Maps
Thursday, 27 March 2025
The Promise Scotland’s Head of Support, Alison Sutherland, is leading and coordinating work around developing Plan 24-30 route maps.