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.
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.
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…
SCRA Official Statistics 2016/17
08 August 2017
The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administrator (SCRA) has published their official statistics for 2016/17.
Consultation process launched for healthcare forensic medical services
03 August 2017
Consultation process launched for healthcare forensic medical services for people that have experiences, alongside other things,…
Clarity over registration requirements for continuing care
27 July 2017
The introduction of Continuing Care has raised questions about how staff and services should be registered with the SSSC and the…
New institute to inspire better future for children
28 June 2017
Deputy First Minister John Swinney welcomes University of Strathclyde’s ambitious plans to support children facing adversity glo…
Educational Outcomes for Scotland’s Looked After Children statistics published
21 June 2017
Looked after school leavers continue to have lower levels of attainment and lower proportions are in positive post-school desti…
Information day for care experienced young people
16 June 2017
An information day for care experienced young people interested in going to college or university.