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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

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

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

@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

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

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team! Think this could be you? Click here to learn more and apply: thepromise.scot/about/vacancies Deadline to apply is Monday 8 September 2025.

As 2025 marks the halfway point to keeping the promise, we are sharing stories of change in action from across the country to reflect on positive changes and highlight learning that can be carried forward as Scotland continues to work to #KeepThePromise by 2030. (🧵1/2)

Don't miss your chance to join 🗓️ ⬇️ The café 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

We've updated our website⬇️ The Promise Scotland website has been updated to ensure that everyone who cares about keeping the promise knows how The Promise Scotland can help them & has the information they need. Check it out & let us know what you think: ow.ly/rNPA50WEwBS

Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland, comments on the release of the @careinspectorate.bsky.social statistical bulletin on restrictive practice in 2024. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/Nxk150WzZOm

Missed the latest edition of our newsletter? Check it out here ➡️ ow.ly/ynY150WvWGZ Want to get updates on our work and work happening across Scotland to #KeepThePromise directly to your inbox? Sign up to The Promise Scotland newsletter today 📨 ow.ly/8JaI50Wvc4t

Don't miss your chance to join the September Design School Sprint! Bring your challenge and get the support you need to develop the right solutions that work for those using services and those working in them. Learn more and apply here by 6 August: ow.ly/BKK250WwGuU

Are you: ⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland? ⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm? Come to the Sibling Cafe to chat about how sibling relationships could be better supported. More info & sign up: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

The Independent Care Review concluded that Scotland must strive to become a nation that does not restrain its children. As it does so, changes must take place to support the workforce and ensure that all instances of restraint are properly recorded and monitored. (🧵1/3)

The Civil Service 12-month paid internship is now open for applications for any care leavers aged 18-30 in government departments across the UK. Make sure to apply before 25 July. Details and apply: buff.ly/ecZbv0D

The Promise Scotland’s mission is to support the transformation of how Scotland cares for its children and families. This review looks at our activity and learning over this period and what we will take forward into our current & future work. Read more here: ow.ly/akXE50Wr2Wv

Introducing the Co-Design Essentials Series! This series aims to provide facilitators with the skills, tools, and confidence they need for successful co-design journeys. The first session focuses on planning for impact. Sign up here: ow.ly/40Hk50WmZ9t

Don't miss your chance to join the Promise Design School to come together with others working to #KeepThePromise to share wins, learning, and challenges in your co-design journeys. Click here to learn more and sign up: ow.ly/hfVy50W93iI

Calling all care leavers! The Civil Service 12-month paid internship is now open for applications for any care leavers aged 18-30 in government departments across the UK. Make sure to apply before 25 July. Details and apply: buff.ly/YGn1KMZ

The Promise Scotland is working with partners & stakeholders to develop and populate the 25 route maps for each of the five themes within Plan 24-30. Find out more about the engagement process & how route maps will evolve through to 2030 in this update ⬇️ ow.ly/MAJt50Wimjx

The next Promise Design School sprint starts in September! These sessions use design thinking to help those working in the system to develop solutions alongside those who will be impacted by them. Interested? Apply here by 6 August: ow.ly/Tzo850Vp4YQ

To mark 2025 as the halfway point to keeping the promise, we are sharing stories of change in action from across the country to reflect on positive changes and highlight learning that can be carried forward as Scotland continues to work to #KeepThePromise by 2030.

Join us to explore the development of the EDAN Hub🤝 Learn how the project brought together 7 partners, combining statutory & volunteer sector agencies with different standards & practices, to provide accessible early family support. Sign up here: ow.ly/LEnY50W8Zmo

Sign up and submit your input for our next Promise Learning Collaborative today! This event will be Part 1 of 2 highlighting work happening, challenges and learning around the Plan 24-30 foundation Scaffolding. Find out more here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/promise-le...

Today the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in Scottish Parliament. Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise, shares her response: thepromise.scot/news/respons...

Sign up and submit your input for our next Promise Learning Collaborative today! This event will be Part 1 of 2 highlighting work happening, challenges and learning around the Plan 24-30 foundation Scaffolding. Find out more here: ow.ly/6RRW50W7BSI

To mark 2025 as the halfway point to keeping the promise, The Promise Scotland is sharing stories of change in action to reflect on positive changes and highlight learning that can be carried forward as Scotland continues to work to #KeepThePromise.

Going to the @scottories.bsky.social Party conference? Join our event on 14 June⬇️ Chaired by @rozmccallmsp.bsky.social, the panel will explore how the voices of those with experience are the most important part of creating change & ultimately, are the ones who can say if the promise is kept.

Join the Promise Design School for an opportunity to come together with others working to #KeepThePromise to share wins, learning, and challenges in your co-design journeys. Click here to learn more and sign up: ow.ly/Asn850W3oRR

Don't miss out on joining the next Promise Learning Collaborative! This event will focus on the Plan 24-30 foundation People & will feature inputs from @stirlingcouncil.bsky.social, @stafscot.bsky.social, @mcrpathways.bsky.social, @renfrewshire.gov.uk & The Yard. Sign up here: ow.ly/lP5T50W396m

"In no way do I underestimate the scale of the challenge. But I am hopeful, because people are hopeful right across the country" Fraser McKinlay from @thepromisescotland.bsky.social provides the first keynote of #CiSAC25 on #KeepingThePromise

Are you working to #KeepThePromise? Check out The Promise Scotland's events coming up in May and beyond. Learn more here: ow.ly/UulA50VSxiY

Are you working to #KeepThePromise? Check out The Promise Scotland's events coming up in May and beyond. Learn more here: ow.ly/UulA50VSxiY

Don't miss your change to join the Promise Design School & others working to #KeepThePromise to share wins, learning, & challenges in your co-design journeys. This session will focus on balancing power in co-design teams. Click here to sign up: ow.ly/XOv450VStNa

Taking centre stage now for #CiSAC25 Speaker Spotlights is Fraser McKinlay, Chief Executive Officer of @thepromisescotland.bsky.social who will deliver a keynote address entitled 'Keeping the Promise by 2030 – what needs to happen now?' An incredibly interesting and timely topic! #SpaceforVoices

Join the Promise Learning Collaborative in Perth on 19 June!💡This session will focus on sharing learning and challenges around the Plan 24-30 foundation People. Sign up before 23 May to have a say in what you learn and discuss on the day. Sign up here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1355062360...

If you can provide stability and care, you can provide the loving foster home a child needs. As a part of Foster Care Fortnight, the Scottish Government is encouraging more people to make a difference, by becoming foster carers. Learn more here: gov.scot/fostercare

The Oversight Board has continued to engage across Scotland to help create the change they have identified is needed to #KeepThePromise. Chair, David Anderson, shares more about their recent work & how they will continue to drive those with power to work at pace: ow.ly/1m0J50VPYwJ

Join the Community of Practice for Siblings at Siblings Reunited (STAR) for our next event exploring how we support children and young people in holding their important moments, memories, and aspects of their sibling and sibling-like relationships. Sign up today: ow.ly/mHV450VPR1r

Are you a care experienced adult (16+ years) or the supporter of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer)? If so, we invite you to come to one of our ‘Sibling Cafes’ in May (choice of in-person or an online). To sign up and for more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

Join the next session of the in-person Promise Learning Collaboratives in Perth on 19 June. This session will focus on the Plan 24-30 foundation People. Sign up by 18 May to have a say in what you want to learn and discuss: ow.ly/Uety50VOmLU

Did you know you can filter by sector on Plan 24-30? This way you can find the parts of the plan that are most relevant to you and make connections where collaboration is necessary to #KeepThePromise. Find out more here: plan2430.scot

Don't miss your chance to join us in exploring the power of storytelling in creating meaningful change through the learning story of the Hub for Success Care-experienced student ambassador programme. Sign up today: ow.ly/u3JS50Vz32c

Today the First Minister published the Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 which includes a commitment to introducing a Bill before summer recess to make changes relating to the ‘care system’. (🧵1/3)