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.
Scottish Government will bring forward new laws to tackle child poverty
22 July 2016
Scottish Government will tackle the deep-rooted causes of child poverty for the first time in its history
Children's social work under pressure in England
13 July 2016
Government proposals for social work reform in England have significant weaknesses, says the Education Committee.
Safeguarder in the Children's Hearing System vacancy
12 July 2016
Vacancies throughout Scotland for individuals who are committed to making decisions in the best interest of children
National Guidance on Part 13: Support for Kinship Care
11 July 2016
National guidance on part 13 (support for kinship care) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act published
National Care Leavers Week Scotland 2016
07 July 2016
Who Cares? (Scotland) is planning their biggest and best NCLWS yet. It's running from 20-29 Oct. Get involved!
UK Government plans to improve Permanency skills for social workers
06 July 2016
New optional training programme will offer more opportunities for professional development, which promote depth of practice.
Independent review of residential care in England and the Government's response
04 July 2016
Report of Sir Martin Narey’s independent review of children’s residential care.
Funding for Champions Boards for care experienced young people
29 June 2016
New funding for Champions Boards announced