News
The latest news around how Scotland is doing in keeping the promise.
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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.
One Parent Families Scotland: Supporting Families with Experience of Care
Monday, 04 March 2024
In this guest blog, Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland, Satwat Rehman, writes on her organisation's work to better understand the families they work with.
Lived Experience of Care and Working For Change
Friday, 16 February 2024
Many people with lived experience of care now work in the "system" to bring change— and the Lived and Professional Experience Panel heard from some.
Moving forward with honesty, hope, and persistence— Fraser McKinlay writes for Care Day
Friday, 16 February 2024
In his blog for Care Day 2024, Promise Scotland Chief Executive Fraser McKinlay reflects on the recent Stories for Change Conference.
The Promise Scotland statement on Scottish Government Response to Hearings for Children Report
Thursday, 21 December 2023
Statement following the publication of the Scottish Government's Response to recommendations around Children's Hearings System redesign.
Supported Parenting and Shared Lives
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
As a model of social care which supports thousands of people with learning disabilities, Shared Lives can play an important role in supported parenting.
Head of Public Affairs moving to new role
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
The Head of Public Affairs at The Promise Scotland, Fi McFarlane, will be moving to a new role next year.
Supporting Teachers to Care: Response to BISSR report and Ministerial Statement
Friday, 01 December 2023
Scotland must support school communities to flourish, as a part of the promise it made to children, families and the care experienced community.
Significant week for the promise at Scottish Parliament
Thursday, 23 November 2023
It’s been a significant week for the promise within the Scottish Parliament, as these videos and resources show.
Moving On: The 100 Days of Listening
Friday, 27 October 2023
Staf and The Promise Scotland have partnered in the Moving on Change programme to better understand how needed support can be made available to care experienced people.