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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.
Latest statistics on child protection in Scotland
02 April 2026
The Scottish Government has published (31 March) the latest official Child Protection Statistics for 2024-25.
The information,…
New financial support for young people leaving care in Scotland
27 March 2026
Young people leaving care in Scotland will be given new financial support when transitioning into adulthood and independent livi…
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…
Independent review of children’s care legislation in Scotland
13 January 2026
The Scottish Government has announced (13 January) an independent review of children’s care legislation in Scotland, which will …