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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 04/02/2026

This week marks the sixth anniversary of the promise being made and today MSPs debated some of the proposed changes to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill which will make significant legal changes to help keep the promise.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14/01/2026

We welcome the decision of the Scottish Parliament to collectively vote to support the principles of this Bill. This is an important first step in legislation needed to keep the promise & we are committed to working with MSPs & the Scottish Government to continue to strengthen the Bill at Stage 2.

Graphic of a child painting a heart shaped Scottish flag. Text states the Scottish Parliament votes to support the principles of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill at Stage 1.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 14/01/2026

We are at Parliament today to watch the Stage 1 debate of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. We are urging MSPs to build on cross-party support for the promise and support the Bill at Stage 1. Read our briefing: ow.ly/KeaP50XWJva ▶️ www.scottishparliament.tv

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 16/10/2025

The HOL Public Services Committee’s new report on #ChildMaintenance was informed by our discussions with MPs & DWP. Our report launches next week 👀 Watch this space! 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43... #TransformingChildMaintenance @ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Beginning to write our response @thepromise.scot to the Children (Care, Care Experience & Service Planning) Bill today. Lots of opportunity for significant, transformational changes- particularly around Hearings and advocacy. And lots more to do later too. A handy reminder outside parliament 👇

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In response to recent tragic incidents of children and young people becoming involved with knife crime, CYCJ and Community Justice Scotland have published a short statement to help contextualise these events, and provide focus on the issues that matter.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 06/05/2025

This includes a briefing on all the areas that must be considered in the creation of legislation to support the Scottish Government’s commitment to keeping the promise. Read more here: thepromise.scot/news/what-to... (🧵3/3)

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What to Consider in a Promise Bill?

After the announcement about the Children and Young People (Care) (Scotland) Bill in the Programme for Government, find out what should be considered in creating it.

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 06/05/2025

The Independent Care Review was clear that legislation is crucial to being able to #KeepThePromise. The Promise Scotland has created a range of documents to support The Scottish Government, and all those interested in creating legislative change. (🧵2/3)

Graphic of a document with a promise heart. Text above reads "For Scotland to keep the promise, policy, practice, and legal changes must happen. Legislation must enable Scotland to keep the promise in the manner set out by the Independent Care Review, in particular The Rules report, and in Plan 24-30."

Graphic of a document with a promise heart. Text above reads "It must: Be based on the voices and experiences of children, families, and care experienced adults, Support families to stay together wherever it’s safe to do so, Protect relationships and allow them to flourish, Protect children and allow them to thrive, Protect care experienced adults and allow them to access lifelong support".

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 06/05/2025

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)

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 28/04/2025

Do you have an interest in poverty, education, health. or homelessness? You might be the right fit for The Oversight Board, working to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise to children and young people. Find out more and how to apply here ➡️ oversightboard.scot/recruitment/

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 25/03/2025

The Promise Scotland have published our new strategic work programme, Focus on Change. Chief Executive Fraser McKinlay shares more about the work we have done so far and our focus going forward to support and monitor Scotland’s journey to keeping the promise. Click here: ow.ly/NM0g50VnVxa

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

My girl taking notes at the Oversight Board Parliamentary reception tonight. Great to see so many people there, lots of momentum and discussion about what more we need to do to #KeepThePromise @thepromisescotland.bsky.social

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

@scottishlabour.bsky.social Conf this wkend reflecting on the Care Review & changes still needed to #KeepThePromise -removing profit from the ‘care system’, keeping families safely together, addressing restraint & school exclusion @thepromisescotland.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

In a new blog Susannah Bowyer explores the inclusion of family group decision-making in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. How can we make the most of the ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ this element of the Bill presents? www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new...

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

ICYMI! The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided! The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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First legal case decided under UNCRC Act

Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We ...

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Signing off for the year to spend some time with my wee ones. Next year, 2025, will be the half way point to #KeepThePromise. But there is no doubt of the determination, commitment, purpose & passion of those working for change. See you in 2025- there is work to do ❤️

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A huge milestone in Scotland’s journey to keep the promise- the Promise Progress Framework will enable us to track progress and better support change. Well done to all the teams involved. #KeepThePromise #Change #Progress 👇❤️

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Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This is a phenomenal report from @ulgrid.bsky.social & the team @together-sacr.bsky.social. Not only an absolute joy to read & showing how the voices of even the very youngest children can be captured but clear ideas for change to better uphold children’s rights & help Scotland keep its promise ❤️

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Juliet Harris @ulgrid.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

NEW REPORT 📢 We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed. Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed. Read it, share it! 📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

A picture of the State of Children's Rights report with the text "OUT NOW! Together's State of Children's Rights Report 2024" next to it

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The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 29/11/2024

Today Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor, the promise, has published a new blog on the importance of the upcoming promise bill, saying "the work to develop a genuinely impactful Promise Bill is urgent". Read her blog here www.plan2430.scot/the-five-fou...

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