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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12h

The promise is a national effort, requiring unprecedented levels of collaboration across different systems, organisations, & sectors. But this can be confusing. So we have worked to make the roles and responsibilities clearer with this guide: ow.ly/H7SA50X2ZiK (2/2)

Infographic highlighting a guide to understanding the roles and responsibilities of every organisation which works to keep the promise including promise specific-organisations and roles, national and local organisations and roles which are accountable for keeping the promise, and plans, reports and tools to support this work.

The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12h

Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report highlights the need for more clarity around who is working to keep the promise. (1/2) ⬇️

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 13h

Plan 24-30 is designed to support a new way of working but detail & clarity are also needed. This is why we are doing significant work through the end of this year to develop all 25 route maps so each one has clear direction & leadership.

Learn more here: ow.ly/JlAz50X8poE (2/2)

Graphic of multi-coloured arrows pointing forward. Title states Plan 24-30, Designed to be Different.

The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 13h

Today's @auditscotland.bsky.social report said there needs to be more clarity in plans to deliver the promise, with Plan 24-30 made easier to navigate and more detail added. (1/2)

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14h

Today, @auditscotland.bsky.social published their report, 'Improving Care Experience, Delivering the Promise'.

Read more about the report & our full joint statement with the Scottish Government, COSLA, @solacescotland.bsky.social, & the Independent Strategic Advisor here: ow.ly/3sM450X8jCz

Joint statement from the Scottish Government, Solace, COSLA, The Promise Scotland, and The Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise responding to the publication stating their unified commitment around the promise reflected in the unusual step of issuing a joint response. The statement highlights that they take the report seriously and together remain fully committed to the shared goal of ensuring that all of Scotland's children grow up loved, safe, and respected.

The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 1d

Our Chief Executive, Fraser McKinlay, joined the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) to reflect on five years of the promise, the progress so far, what is still getting in the way, and the courageous leadership Scotland needs to create meaningful change.

lgiu.org/blog-article...

Delivering the Promise - LGiU

Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of the Promise Scotland, reflects on five years of the promise and what's needed to ensure that by 2030, all of Scotland's children and young people will grow up loved...

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 2d

Plan 24-30 is Scotland’s plan which means everyone who is in and around the lives of children, young people, care experienced adults, and their families has a part to play.

Learn more about how we are ensuring Plan 24-30 helps all those working to keep the promise here: ow.ly/Jmy750X74Hk

Graphic of three abstract people above half of a gearwheel representing workforce support. Text above highlights The Promise Scotland's role in Plan 24-30 stating "Our role is to support Scotland to keep the promise and drive the delivery of the change required. The Promise Scotland has committed to working collaboratively with those leading and delivering change, to develop each of the 25 route maps by the end of December 2025."

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 2d

The Promise Scotland supports those working to keep the promise, through continuously learning about what creates change, and helping changes to be implemented.

Want to learn more about how you can get involved? Check out our page for more information: ow.ly/sxLr50X67i1

Infographic about how The Promise Scotland supports the workforce to keep the promise by helping them to network and collaborate, work together in local areas, approach how they use data differently, and design solutions to problems they face. Graphic is featured on a dark pink background with a hand holding up a light pink heart suggesting support.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 5d

The promise is a national effort, one that requires many people and organisations working together to fulfil. Sometimes it can be hard to know how the pieces all fit together.

We have worked to make this easier with a guide to help you understand who does what: ow.ly/H7SA50X2ZiK

Infographic explains the difference between the Independent Strategic Advisor, The Promise Scotland and The Oversight Board. Their key functions respectively are: The Independent Strategic Advisor sets the direction around the promise, The Promise Scotland supports Scotland's work to keep the promise, and The Oversight Board monitors if the promise is being kept.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 7d

The route maps track what has happened so far and what is in progress towards keeping the promise.

Before the end of the year, we will have engaged with stakeholders to develop all of the 25 route map through to 2030.

Click here to find out more: ow.ly/pBf950X2YoH

Infographic with a multicolored line leading to a circle with 2030 in the centre. Two arrows point the way suggesting leading and progress. Text reads "The Promise Scotland have engaged with partner organisations and key experts to lead on relevant route maps. They will support shared ownership of the route map and collective work to keep the promise. It is vital to utilise the valuable knowledge and experience that exists within key areas to build on and shape a collaborative way forward."

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 8d

The Promise Progress Framework is now an online dashboard.

This will allow for regular updates and make it easier for people to find the data that matters to them, to see how Scotland is doing in its progress towards keeping the promise.

Learn more here: ow.ly/627750X4asW

A stylised image of a speedometer with arrows pointing upwards suggesting measurement and progress. The title above states the Promise Progress Framework is now an online dashboard.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 12d

The Plan 24-30 route maps build on existing work and progress and are now being developed in collaboration with those responsible for leading and implementing change.

Find out more here: ow.ly/Z6BJ50X2mi4

Infographic showing a timeline with three points explaining how Plan 24-30 is in motion. The route maps must set out the national direction and commitment to keep the promise as well as surface bridges and barriers to understand where change muse be accelerated. To support this, The Promise Scotland is engaging with those responsible and accountable for keeping leading the way to support the development of route maps.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 13d

Plan 24-30 was designed to be different, so it could adapt to changes as progress is made to keep the promise. But it wasn’t always clear what that meant. Learn more about how the plan has developed & what’s next in this reflection from our Head of Partnerships & Policy: ow.ly/VwJb50X24cR

The title of the article features at the top in white on a dark blue background stating, Plan 24- 30 had to be different, proposed changes to the law show why. Below there are graphics of two similar looking documents connected by a dotted line and leading to two arrows pointing forward suggesting evolution to a new form of report or plan.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 13d

Join the next Promise Learning Collaborative🤝

This event is Part 2 of highlighting work happening, challenges, and learning around the Plan 24-30 foundation Scaffolding.

Find out more here: ow.ly/MPCH50WFbVz

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14d

Key to this work is that Plan 24-30 is a live and dynamic plan so it can take into account emerging tools and changes in the route maps to 2030. Keep an eye out for new information and features or sign up to our newsletter to get regular updates: thepromise.scot/newsletter/

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14d

Our team joined a collaborative session to highlight existing & emerging frameworks that can be used to value the voices of families when capturing & using qualitative data. Learn more about the Promise Story of Progress & Meeting in the Middle here: www.plan2430.scot/the-promise-...

The Promise Story of Progress : Plan 24-30

www.plan2430.scot

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14d

To kick off the event, the First Minister set out his vision for whole family support and commitment to working together to remove all barriers to make this happen.

The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP, stands on stage addressing an audience.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14d

Today we joined the Whole Family Support - Working Together to Get it Right event led by Scottish Government to discuss how Scotland can really listen to and embed what matters to children and families into planning, practice, and collaborative spaces.

An audience faces a stage with five speakers sitting in a row in the centre and one speaker standing off to the right side behind a podium. Behind the stage is a large screen which reads "In this together and leading for you".

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 16d

Check out these vibrant new murals by the young people of Paisley including the Love2Care mural which showcases the voices of care experienced young people. It tells of their hopes and strength and the importance of having community.

www.renfrewshire24.co.uk/2025/09/10/y...

Young people bring colour to Paisley through new murals

Young people have created three vibrant new murals to transform an area of Seedhill in Paisley.

www.renfrewshire24.co.uk

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 22d

Insights & Improvement Manager - responsible for operational delivery of the @thepromise.scot data and evidence projects.

🕘Full time
💵£46,609
📌Edinburgh or Glasgow - hybrid

🔗https://tinyurl.com/5hxtr467

#manager #improvement #progress

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29d

Tomorrow, our Chief Executive, Fraser McKinlay, and the Independent Strategic Adviser - the promise, Fiona Duncan, will be giving evidence on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill.

Learn more about the key points and how to tune in here⬇️ ow.ly/1i0Q50WTJiu

Fiona Duncan and Fraser McKinlay to give evidence on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill

The Education, Children and Young People Committee will be taking evidence around the Bill on Wednesday 10 September.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · Sep 2

Don't miss your chance to join this Friday 🗓️ ⬇️

The Sibling Cafe will be a space to discuss what is important about sibling relationships and how the sibling relationships of those with care experience can be better supported.

Sign up and find out more here: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you:
⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent, adoptive parent, residential carer) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland?
⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm?

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Picture shows a small rubber duck, 3 Tunnocks caramel wafers, 2 Tunnocks Teacakes. There is also a sheet with logos of Research Data Scotland and the University of Edinburgh which reads 'Sibling Cafe: Finding out more;
There is also a QR code which links to edin.ac/4cIYdcs

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · Sep 2

The Promise Scotland has responded to the call for views on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill.

Read our full response here: ow.ly/CGjB50WPvUw

Graphic of two hands clasping creating the shape of a heart in the background on a solid dark blue image with text in the foreground. Text reads "Changes to legislation must be rooted in the conclusions of the Independent Care Review and the voices of those who have shared their stories of care in Scotland. The impact of this legislation will be felt most acutely by children, families, and care experienced adults, so it must align with their lived experiences."

Graphic of two hands clasping creating the shape of a heart in the background on a solid dark blue image with text in the foreground. Text reads "The provisions in the Bill must be fully resourced so that children, families, and care experienced adults feel the benefits of the changes. The work to develop this Bill must include a sharp focus on implementation and sequencing, recognising that the burden of delivery sits with duty bearers and the workforce."

Graphic of two hands clasping creating the shape of a heart in the background on a solid dark blue image with text in the foreground. Text reads "While this Bill as currently drafted does not fulfil the vision of the Independent Care Review when it concluded in 2020, The Promise Scotland is nonetheless supportive of the main principles of the Bill and ask MSPs to support it at Stage 1. In addition, we urge MSPs from all parties to commit to the further legislation that will be required to keep the promise, in particular to ‘declutter the landscape of care’."

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · Aug 26

@thepromise.scot are seeking a Project Coordinator to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, & delivery of projects in alignment with strategic priorities.

🕑Full time
💵Circa £29,000 – £32,500
📍Edinburgh/Glasgow
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr49836h
#coordinator #hybrid

Project Coordinator with The Promise Scotland – Goodmoves

The Promise Scotland are currently recruiting for the position of Project Coordinator.Job ContextThe Promise Scotland exists to support the transformation of how Scotland cares for its children, care ...

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · Aug 26

Today, the Scottish Government released the latest data on education outcomes for children in care. Our Chief Executive, Fraser McKinlay, shares his response.

Read the full statement here: ow.ly/g6Ty50WLZCc

Statement from Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland addressing the most recent publication of data on education outcomes for children in care in Scotland. Graphic text reads "Every year, at key points, Scottish Government releases data that tells Scotland something about how well its children and young people are faring. This is the time when the focus is on educational outcomes of the children who experience Scotland’s ‘care system’ - and the stats make for difficult reading. The Promise Scotland team will continue to push for the changes needed to make sure children with care experience receive the same access to education and opportunities as their non care experienced peers. We will work alongside everyone committed to realising the ambitions the promise so all children can realise their full potential."

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