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Plan 24-30, Scotland’s route map to
#KeepThePromise
to care experienced children, families and adults, is now live at . Thank you to everyone who has and will continue to be involved in developing and carrying forward Plan 24-30.
#Plan2430
@fionathepromise
Great news that new legislation for brothers and sisters comes into force TODAY! Children told the Care Review these relationships must be supported & cherished. Well done to
#standupforsiblings
and others for their tireless campaigning. This is a good day for
#KeepThePromise
!
Today the Scottish Parliament passed the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act, making the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child part of Scots law. Here’s a few words from Fiona Duncan, on what today means for Scotland’s young people.
#UNCRCIncorporation
#KeepThePromise
#UNCRC
Good morning! On a day where a lot will be said, we’re starting with the most important: THANK YOU. To everyone who shared their story. To everyone who supported and championed change. To those about to act.
Scotland, the only way to repay the debt is to
#KeepThePromise
Today
@JohnSwinney
announced £4 million investment into the ‘Promise Fund’, which will support children and families who most need it, to help them stay together. It is a welcome and vital first step in beginning to
#KeepThePromise
made to Scotland's children and families.
And it passes! A unanimous decision from
@ScotParl
and a huge cheer from the children & young people (& adults) in the gallery watching. The United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child Bill passes & rights will be incorporated into Scots Law
#CRCScotland
#KeepThePromise
Wednesday 5 February is the day that the
#CareReview
launches its conclusions and shares what Scotland must do to support children, young people and families. ❤️
Today has been incredible. The response to
#ThePromise
has been genuine, warm and heartfelt. The commitment from Scotland to
#KeepThePromise
is energising, cohesive and long overdue. THANK YOU. Scotland said it was ready, and it really was. It’s now time to act.
The
#CareReview
will be launching its final recommendations on Wednesday 5 February.
Thank you to everyone who has shared their hopes and views and shaped conclusions.
Please continue to show your support for positive change.
🔗
"We want to put love at the heart of Scotland’s care system" ❤️
@fionacarereview
explains why children and young people are at the centre of the
#CareReview
.
A vital part of the work to
#KeepThePromise
was to form The Oversight Board - a 20 strong assembly, more than half of whom have care experience, who will hold Scotland to account. Find out more about how the board works & what it will do, here:
Today the Redesign Report
#HearingsForChildren
has been published.
Supported by an extensive collaborative design and engagement programme it sets out what needs to change in and around the Hearings System to
#KeepThePromise
Today, The Promise Oversight Board published its first report into progress 🏴 is making to
#KeepThePromise
.
Made up of 21 people, over half with lived experience of the ‘care system, their job is to report on progress & hold 🏴 to account for the change promised.
The 12 composite stories speak from children’s perspectives. They talk about how care feels, not just what the system does. They are all children and no children, all at the same time.
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
Throughout all stages, the Care Review has sought to build cross-party support whilst maintaining its independence. Brilliant to see this being realised on the steps of
@scotgov
Parliament today.
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
What a big year it's been! This Friday it will be one year since Scotland committed to
#KeepThePromise
. There’s so much happening across the country marking this milestone so share on this thread how you or your organisation have worked towards keeping the promise
#ChangeIsHere
Support for all families, including adoptive families, is vital to
#KeepThePromise
.
The recent media coverage of adoption used stigmatising language, implied blame & showed a complete disregard for a child’s right to privacy.
Despite the challenges that coronavirus has brought to
@ScotGov
and partners, work continues to
#KeepThePromise
from
@TheCareReview
as
@JohnSwinney
announces that Fiona Duncan has been appointed as the Chair of the Promise Oversight Board.
More info here👉
📍Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the publication of the promise.
❤️ It would not have been possible without the testimony and commitment of thousands of care experienced children, adults and families.
📈 Three years on, there is
#stilllotstodo
for 🏴 to
#keepthepromise
Today on
#CareExperiencedDayOfRemembrance
, The Promise Scotland stands with all those remembering Care Experienced people who are no longer with us. The Promise remembers and is committed to driving towards a brighter and safer future for Care Experienced people across Scotland.
One year on from the Care review reporting its conclusions, Fiona Duncan, Chair of The Promise, reflects on the challenges of the past year, where Scotland is now and how it will
#KeepThePromise
. Read the full post here:
#ChangeIsHere
The Promise Report makes it clear that Care Experienced people must have a say in how their stories are recorded in care reports, and that processes must be established that make it safe and easy for Care Experienced people to access their records.
We're delighted to welcome
@laur_beveridge
to the
#CareReview
team.
Laura's looking forward to meeting lots of children and young people with care experience in 2018. 😀
Really pleased to welcome Brian Houston to The Promise Scotland as our Head of Support. Brian brings a breadth of experience, a commitment to collaboration and an understanding of the changes needed to
#KeepThePromise
A standing ovation and sustained applause as the Care Review launch event closes. This is not the end of the journey, it’s the start
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
The Promise Scotland is seeking a Chief Executive.
The post calls for a thoughtful, committed leader who can make sure The Promise Scotland is best positioned to provide the support & challenge Scotland needs to
#keepthepromise
There are 12 composite stories in
#ThePromise
. These are not real people's stories but reflect everything the Care Review heard. The stories and animations of them were checked with children & young people. They made lots of comments which made the stories and animations better
THREAD⬇️
1/4 Next week The Promise will publish Plan 21-24, the first of three plans to
#KeepThePromise
, & The Promise Scotland has been established as a non-statutory company to drive change.
Following a competitive recruitment process
@frasmckinlay
has been appointed as the Chief Executive of The Promise Scotland.
Full details of his appointment can be found at:
Plan 21-24 recognises the importance of whole family support, including local support for parents of young children. The 10 principles of intensive family support must be embedded into the practice of all orgs that support children and families.
#maternalMHmatters
#keepthepromise
The
#CareReview
will be asking Scotland to
#KeepThePromise
from Wednesday 5 February, when all reports are available.
You’ll be able to read all publications online at from 9:30am.
Change Programme ONE is now LIVE – it outlines what is happening now and what is happening next and what needs to happen. It also assesses whether what is happening is good and fast enough.
Today The Promise Scotland marks UN International Day of Families. Families are at the heart of keeping the promise, and Scotland's plan for change. Read Plan 21-24 at . 💛
Tomorrow is
#CareDay21
. Here's a few of the ways that you can get involved and show your support this year! Head to this thread to use the Promise's social media twibbon and show your commitment to change with pride:
@whocaresscot
#CareDay2021
A message from The Promise Scotland’s Chief Executive
@frasmckinlay
following the news that, from today, no children in Scotland will be in young offenders institutions ⬇️
In the coming weeks, the Care Review will be pulling together its Evidence Library. This will be published in time. Those who shared their story did so to make change happen. They will not be asked to do it again and again. Now we listen.
#KeepThePromise
The
#CareReview
’s Chair
@fionacarereview
and brilliant co-chairs have spent the last two days together, joining up all of the hard work that’s been done by the Review’s work groups over the last year and a bit. Do they all look a bit exhausted? 🙈
Meet the Oversight Board - a vital component in the work of change to ensure Scotland will
#KeepThePromise
- chaired by
@fionathepromise
, its members are (in no particular order)
It's Care Day tomorrow - an international celebration of the care experienced community.
Follow the hashtags
#Reimagining
and
#CareDay20
for updates from across the UK and Ireland and the world! 🌎
An important discussion with
@NatalieDon
sharing an overview of the forthcoming recommendations to create a Childrens Hearing System that truly listens to the voices of children and families.
#keepthepromise
#hearingsforchildren
Today on
#CareDay2024
, The Promise Scotland is sending support and solidarity to those with lived experience of care.
Scotland made a promise that every child would grow up with the support they need to thrive. Keeping that promise remains essential this Care Day and every day.
The Change Programme UPDATE 📢
At the end of March, after engaging with over 100 organisations,
@ThePromiseScot
published Plan 21-24 laying out WHAT must change over the coming three years to
#KeepThePromise
to Scotland’s children & families.
"When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment, not the flower."
The
#CareReview
's
@RosieMoore1993
on why children and young people in care need the right environment to grow and thrive.
#CareExperiencedWeek
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act commences today! This is a vital step in 🏴's journey to
#KeepThePromise
to all children and young people that they will grow up loved, safe, & respected. Well done to all who campaigned for this change.
🎉 Today is historic! The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scots law, making children's rights legally enforceable in 🏴. Let’s celebrate this huge milestone & thank all the children & young people who campaigned to make this possible. ❤️🛡️👏🏾
Hogmanay is a time to look back at the past year as well as forward to the next. In 2022 Scotland must build on the work many are already doing to
#KeepThePromise
and make sure every child grows up loved, safe, respected and able to fulfil their full potential.
Plan 24-30 is launching tomorrow! An important milestone in Scotland’s journey to
#KeepThePromise
. Hear from The Promise Scotland’s Chief Executive Fraser McKinlay in this latest blog:
#Plan2430
“How we talk about care experience matters, from telling stories, to working with families. There’s a growing body of evidence that shows how we tell stories and the way we tell them can change how people think, feel and act.” -
@eacheverychild
Today marks four years since the conclusion of the Independent Care Review. So many people across Scotland are committed to keeping the promise and ensuring every child grows up loved, supported, and respected.
#KeepThePromise
Care experienced children & adults know the 'care system' better than anyone & have been at the centre of the Care Review. They told their stories knowing it wouldn't change their past but would make the future better. Now is the time for Scotland to
#KeepThePromise
🧵on the energy price cap and🏴's families. 👇
The Independent Care Review frequently heard about the close link between poverty and the ‘care system’.
There is clear evidence that families driven into poverty are far more likely to have their children removed.
New Resources! A series of sector-specific documents to help your organisation to
#KeepThePromise
covering: Adult Criminal Justice, Adult Health & Social Care, Alcohol & Drugs, Children's Hearing System, Children's Social Care, Education, Family Support..
Huge sense of relief, expectation and hope reinforced by
@scotgov
as the Care Review reports are handed over.
Scotland, over to you.
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
“Talking about overhauling the system is not a reflection on the job done by those currently doing the best they can to support children. But we must change the culture in which they operate to allow children to get the care they deserve.”
@NicolaSturgeon
on
#ThePromise
Sometimes, brothers and sisters can be split up when placed into care.
We think they should be kept together if it's safe to do so.
That's why we've pledged to
#StandUpForSiblings
.
#NationalSiblingsDay
Webinar sign-up OPEN! The Promise team are running webinars to help support your organisation to
#KeepThePromise
. Covering what The Promise is setting out to do, purpose of the engagement phase, Scottish Approach to Service Design & more - bag your place!
Children and young people in care have told the
#CareReview
how important kindness and relationships are. This brilliant clip is a great example of why.
The Change Programme will be published at the end of May, outlining who needs to be involved & how organisations will work together to drive towards changes needed in Plan 21-24. Help The Promise Scotland make it the best it can be by sharing your views:
Scotland must nurture its families. Support must be available to all families who need it - kinship, foster, adoption or families of origin. Getting serious about early intervention means holistic family support
#ThePromise
#KeepThePromise
Great news! Well done 🏴
The 🏴 Independent Care Review was clear: poverty must be addressed for all children to grow up loved safe and respected
Organisations in Scotland have been calling for a pilot of a guaranteed income for care leavers
The time is now
#KeepThePromise
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is integral to the promise and implementation of these rights is central to the changes set out by Plan 24-30. Learn more about what that means here:
#Plan2430
Children and young people who have experienced care, and the people and organisations who work in Scotland's care system shaped the
#CareReview
's 12 Intentions.
👉 Tap to stop 👈
Scotland committed to
#KeepThePromise
to children & families when the Care Review published its conclusions in Feb 2020. Children’s rights are a fundamental part of Plan 21-24. Today’s judgment must not change Scotland’s approach to uphold children’s rights at every turn
#UNCRC
The Hearings System Working Group ‘Hearings for Children: The Redesign Report’ is due to be published next week. The final recommendations were informed by an extensive engagement and collaborative redesign process. Thank you to all those who contributed to this process.
Children and young people with experience of care have been telling us that feeling loved is really important to them.
These are some of the words they've shared with us. ❤️
#ValentinesDay
Today is
#WorldChildrensDay
; Scotland’s Promise is that children grow up safe, loved & respected, able to realise their full potential - and that children are included and involved in decisions about their lives and world.
The Care Review has met over 500 organisations and reviewed 943 sources of evidence to produce 56 discrete outputs, and mapped 44 pieces of legislation, 19 pieces of secondary legislation and 3 international conventions.
#ThePromise
Comment this morning from
@COSLA
@COSLA_CYP
Spokesperson
@antbuc1
in relation to the new national allowance for foster and kinship carers. Read the full joint News Release here:
On 5th February 2020, Scotland listened to the Independent Care Review conclusions & all political parties in Scotland promised to implement them in full. Now Scotland must act to keep that promise. To make sure that happens, Plan 21-24 outlines Scotland's Plan to
#KeepThePromise
There is lots to do & Scotland must keep focused on what matters to children & families. Plan 21-24 outlines FIVE fundamentals. Whatever work is done in relation to care experienced children & families, these 5 fundamentals must form a solid core around which everything operates.
Scotland's ambition for children and young people:
"We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential."
#ThePromise
tells Scotland what it must do to make this happen.
Great to be in attendance for the final
@ScotParl
debate on the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill. If passed, it will help Scotland
#KeepThePromise
and uphold children's rights. Read more here:
In advance of the 2nd anniversary of the conclusions of 🏴
#CareReview
on 5th Feb, lots of organisations will be highlighting what’s they have been - & are – doing all across Scotland
Please follow & share how you’re playing your part using hashtag
#WeWillKeepThePromise