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Latest statistics on child protection in Scotland

31 March 2026
The Scottish Government has published (31 March) the latest official Child Protection Statistics for 2024-25. The information,…


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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…


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New legislation for improving care and outcomes for Scotland’s children

19 March 2026
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.


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New National Social Work Agency for Scotland

17 March 2026
Scotland’s new National Social Work Agency has been launched today (17 March), World Social Work Day. The National Social Work A…


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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 by the Scott…