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.


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Care experienced children attainment funding announced by Scottish Government

27 June 2018
The Scottish Government has announced it will invest £32 million specifically to support the educational needs of care experienc…


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Scotland encouraged to keep ‘Eyes Open’ for children at risk

20 June 2018
Everyone in Scotland should be keeping their ‘Eyes Open’ for children at risk during the schools holidays.


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New study looks at the role of foster carers

19 June 2018
Foster carers in Scotland are being asked to take part in a new study. The study aims to explore the unique circumstances and ch…


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Statistics on Education Outcomes for Scotland's Looked After Children

19 June 2018
The latest data on looked after children's attainment, post-school destinations, school attendance, exclusions and achievements.


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Care Crisis Review launches

13 June 2018
A Nuffield Foundation funded Review has confirmed that there is a crisis in the Children’s Social Care and Family Justice Sector…