The Promise Scotland

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The Promise Scotland supports those working in and around the 'care system' to create meaningful change, helping to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise by 2030.

Illustration of a person reading a book in a speech bubble next to text promoting The Promise Scotland Newsletter.
An animation of the Holding Differently, Containing Distress announcing their new website is live. The research project seeks to understand and address the use of physical restraint in Scottish residential child care. The Scottish Government is funding the University of Strathclyde to carry out to carry out this research. The University is working with CELCIS and the Scottish Physical Restraint Action Group.
Incorporation transforms rights from principle into everyday reality with a shield representing human rights.
Graphic titled 'Local catch ups: Midlothian and Fife' highlighting understanding progress to keep the promise in local areas with a stylised map of Scotland and a connecting trail of location pins.
Statement from Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland, recognising the seriousness of the concerns raised by Scotland's Chief Social Worker Officers and the urgent need for partnership work and action to support children and families.
Graphic of the light reflected on the wall through an open door with a quote from the Oversight Board for the promise emphasing that behind every discussion about data are individuals who matter and the people that care about them who are trying to understand what happened.
Graphic of a group of people including a professional and a family with a child and one person with a megaphone speaking into a speech bubble accompanied by a quote emphasising that Scotland still lacks some of the evidence needed to understand outcomes properly and drive the action required to keep the promise for care experienced people.
Graphic titled 'Local catch ups: Shetland Islands' highlighting understanding progress to keep the promise in local areas with a stylised Scottish map and a connecting trail of location pins.
Question box asking if your work addresses what really matters to children and young people and explaining that Plan 24-30's What Matters questions help you see your service through the eyes of care experienced children and their families -- helping you act on what was heard by Scotland's Independent Care Review.
Graphic titled 'Local catch ups: North Lanarkshire' highlighting understanding progress to keep the promise in local areas with a stylised Scottish flag and a location pin.
Quote emphasising the need to support Scotland's social workers for the promise to become a reality, with a graphic of hands holding up a heart representing supporting people.
A blog by Fiona Duncan explaining upcoming catch ups across Scotland and why she is visiting all 32 local areas alongside a stylised map of Scotland with location pins.
Text reads: The ladies have also been really instrumental in our leaving care protocol. There are a variety of things they influenced, like thinking about the birth mum at the point a child is removed soon after birth. Image of two woman talking, one standing with a clipboard and the other seated at a desk
Text on a dark blue background reads 'Keeping the promise in local areas' with a subtitle about understanding progress and linking local insights to national change, alongside a stylized map of Scotland with location pins.
Illustration of people protected by large hands symbolising support and highlighting Scotland's Combined Regional Network on 20 May.
An illustration of an adult and child embracing symbolising care and text highlighting that the new Scottish Government has a unique opportunity to show Scotland that if it makes a promise it will keep it.
Text reads: The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now law in Scotland. Graphic of a boy reading a book being held in a large hand
54 organisations urge all parties to work together to fulfill the promise with a child holding balloons including a heart shaped Scotland flag balloon.
Text urging action to improve Scotland's public sector and support children, families, and care experienced adults with an illustration of an adult and a child embracing while reading a book symbolising care and safety.
A child stands at the start of a winding path leading to a star, symbolising Scotland's need for strong political leadership and bold decision-making to drive forward change for children, young people, families, and care experienced adults.
Map of Scotland with a heart featuring the Scottish flag and text highlighting that Scotland has chosen who will be responsible for keeping the promise by 2030.
Quote from Laura Cameron about prioritising children's voices and listening to what really matters to them, alongside an illustration of a child holding colorful balloons one of which is shaped like a heart.
Scenic view of a loch and distant hills under a cloudy sky promoting the Community of Practice for Siblings in-person event on 13 May 2026.
Logo of The Promise Scotland with text about consultation response on the future of secure care and an illustration of protective hands over an adult and child embracing.
Quote about parents and service staff collaborating on projects, creating a shift in power dynamics, by Mhairi Fraser from Falkirk's Promise Implementation Team with a illustration of two people in speech bubbles speaking to each other.
Quote emphasizing the power of meaningful, candid dialogue as an under-used, powerful lever in leadership by Carly Glover on a dark background with a hand holding a green flag illustration symbolising leadership and the Plan 24-30 logo.
Illustration of two siblings with arms around each other celebrating National Siblings Day on 10 April.
Scenic view of a loch and distant hills under a cloudy sky promoting the Community of Practice for Siblings in-person event on 13 May 2026.
Quote from Lily Humphreys, Policy Manager at Children First, highlighting the importance of Family Group Decision Making and kinship care to Scotland keeping the promise, with an illustration of two children holding hands.
Illustration of a person reading a book in a speech bubble next to text promoting The Promise Scotland Newsletter.
Two hands exchanging a glowing light bulb symbolising ideas and support highlighting the the Care Revolution event on April 8, 2026.
Graphical map of Scotland with seagulls and clouds and text highlighting the passage of The Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill at Stage 3 and what it means for you.
Illustration of a person watering a large flower with a child sitting inside the bloom, symbolising care and growth with text highlighting the passage of the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill.
Illustration of a person presenting a poster with a heart surrounded by people icons, promoting the Community of Practice for Siblings online event on 26 March.
Illustration of a child painting a heart with a Scottish flag with text highlighting that the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill passes at Stage 3.
Hand holding a small promise heart pin in front of the Scottish Parliament building blurred in the background.
A stick figure with a megaphone on top of a shape
Illustration of a child standing on a winding path leading to a star, symbolising a journey with text highlighting the final vote on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
A group of 19 people gather behind a table in a large conference room.
Illustration of two large hands protecting a hugging adult and child under text highlighting the stage 3 debate of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Illustration of a small person holding a heart connected by a pink string to a large hand, symbolising connection or support with text highlighting a statement on a Supplementary Financial Memorandum.
Illustration of a child painting a heart with the Scottish flag with text urging support for the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill ahead of Stage 3.
First Minister John Swinney and Promise Minister Natalie Don-Innes meet with people around a large conference table to discuss the promise. Credit to Scottish Government
Infographic with a bright pink background and text highlighting Welcome to Your Vote Week which can help you explore the issues that are important to you and learn how to have your say, and discover the impact your vote has on your everyday life.
Illustration of four children holding hands under text about new resources from the Children's Parliament that help to take a children's human rights approach to service design.
Illustration of two professionals collaborating, with a quote from Rachael Borthwick, Development Officer for Project Change, that reads "When you trust the person you're working with, you can name uncertainty, disagreement, and discomfort without it turning into defensiveness."
Illustration of a person hugging a child with text promoting simpler laws for a clearer 'care system' by The Promise Scotland.
Graphic of an adult person watering a plant growing a flower holding a child reading a book with a quote from Rollo Strickland, Programme and Development Manager at Sound Lab, reading "What we aim to achieve is upholding the right for care experienced children and young people to develop their creative potential and explore creative opportunities and enjoy those opportunities and all the associated benefits that come with that."
Two members of the Oversight Board for the promise stand inside with Richard Leonard MSP holding an Oversight Board sign against a stone wall background.
Illustration of a person presenting a poster with a heart surrounded by people icons, promoting the Community of Practice for Siblings online event which has been rescheduled to 26 March.
Announcement from the Oversight Board for the promise of briefings on housing and education topics to be shared at the Scottish Parliament inside a graphic of a speech bubble and a person holding a megaphone.
Graphic of a person standing on top of a building with a megaphone and a speech bubble with a message from The Oversight Board for Care Day 2026 reading "On this day of celebration, we remember the promise made to the care community. We send out love and good wishes to all care experienced children, young people, adults, and their friends, family and supporters. We never cease to be humbled by the many special people involved in a community we are proud to both stand alongside and be a part of."
Four young people holding hands under the text Care Day 2026 highlighting the theme Connected by Care on a light teal background.
Graphic of hands surrounding an adult embracing a child suggesting support and care. Text states MSPs support important amendments to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill at Stage 2.
Illustration of two children holding hands in front of a school building with text highlighting Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 with the theme This is My Place.
Image of hands holding an adult and child embracing signifying care and support. Text above reads Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill Stage 2 Debate