New legislation for improving care and outcomes for Scotland’s children
24 March 2026
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill (19 March).
The B…
New National Social Work Agency for Scotland
17 March 2026
Scotland’s new National Social Work Agency has been launched today, World Social Work Day.
The National Social Work Agency has b…
A new vision for all children living in kinship care families in Scotland
12 March 2026
Scotland’s National Vision for Kinship Care, outlining the support kinship families can expect, has been published today (12 Mar…
Scottish Government announces public inquiry into group based child sexual abuse and exploitation in Scotland
25 February 2026
The Scottish Government has announced (25 February) the establishment of a statutory public inquiry into group based child sexua…
The Scottish Government announces funding for projects that support the education and wellbeing of care experienced children and young people
05 February 2026
The Scottish Government has announced (5 February) that £9.5 million will be allocated in 2026-27 to projects across Scotland ai…