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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.
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 …
Considering the future of secure care for children in Scotland
08 January 2026
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on the future of Scotland’s secure accommodation and secure care transpo…
Action pledged to reverse decline in foster carer numbers in England
30 December 2025
Plans designed to reverse the decline in foster carer households in England have been announced (30 December) by the UK Governm…
Scottish Government seeking views on raising the minimum age of marriage
29 December 2025
A consultation on potential reform to various aspects of family law has been announced by the Scottish Government (29 December),…
New support for children in care and care leavers in England announced by the UK Government
23 December 2025
A new package of measures to improve support for care experienced children and young people, including free access to paid-for …
Revisioning kinship care for children in Scotland
22 December 2025
A working draft of a vision for kinship care in Scotland has been published (22 December) by the Scottish Government and is now …