News

Our news helps everyone working with and for children in need of care and protection, their families and carers, and with care leavers, to keep up to speed with what's going on in the sector, here in Scotland, and further afield.


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National Implementation Advisor for care leavers appointed in England

12 September 2017
A new adviser to support young people as they leave the care system has been appointed in England to help improve the lives of v…


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Action for Children calls for more foster carers

11 September 2017
A survey carried out by Action for Children has revealed that 88 per cent of adults in Scotland show little to no interest in fo…


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Consultation on financial redress for abuse survivors

04 September 2017
Adult survivors of abuse whilst in care are being encouraged to share their views on a possible financial redress scheme, by tak…


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Get Write In winners announced

15 August 2017
Winners of the Get Write In creative writing competition were announced at a star studded event to celebrate their talent.


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Standard for Residential Child Care

08 August 2017
The Scottish Government has delayed the introduction of the requirement for residential child care staff to get a new qualificat…