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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.

Hearings for Children: Are we keeping the promise?
Thursday, 26 October 2023

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

People are working hard to keep the promise— these are the stories of change they have to tell
Friday, 22 September 2023

Stories are at the heart of Scotland's promise. It's essential that they have a place to be told.

How poverty-proofing families can help keep Scotland’s promise: New OPFS research
Monday, 21 August 2023

Poverty can have a stark impact on those on the edge of care, shows research published by One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) today.