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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The countdown to the Staf National Conference 2026 is on! 📢 We’re delighted to introduce some of the brilliant speakers we have lined up for 6 October, bringing together voices and experiences from across care, justice and participation.

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're thrilled to share our Binks Hub Celebration Day, happening at Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh on Thursday 8th October! Join us to celebrate five years of community collaboration in research. Find out more and browse the programme of events: edin.ac/4h2ZH58

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just 7 days to book our next summit - Rights, Relationships and Reform in Aftercare. Are your services ready for the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act? 📅Tue 25 Aug ⏰9:30am–12:30pm For frontline staff, managers and sector leaders. www.staf.scot/Event/rights...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join our FREE Participation Practitioners' Forum to connect with others supporting care & justice experienced young people's participation. Share ideas, reflect on practice & learn from peers in a welcoming online space. 📆Thursday 30 July ⌚10-11.30am 💻Online [Teams] www.staf.scot/Event/partic...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Two chances to get involved in the Staf Conference 2026: Early Bird tickets available now Workshop proposals close this Fri 17 July If you've got practice, research, lived experience or a creative idea to share, we'd love to hear from you. Please email info@staf.scot. www.staf.scot/Event/staf-n...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our first 2026 summit, No Wrong Door, has wrapped up but we're still reflecting on the conversations it sparked. Thank you to everyone who spoke, joined in and shared your thinking. You helped create a space where ideas, experience and challenge could meet, and that's where meaningful change begins.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

No Wrong Door: Improving Transitions into Adult Services Be part of a powerful conversation at our Summit bringing together professionals, practitioners, policy leaders, people with lived experience and partners from across the sector. Tue 30 Jun 9.30-12.30 Online www.staf.scot/Event/no-wro...

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Summit - No Wrong Door: Improving Transitions into Adult Services - 30/06/2026 09:30:00

Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Online [MS Teams]

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

How can we better support young people to talk about violence? Through creative, youth-led approaches, Everyone Has A Story explores new ways to share lived experience and shape prevention. Proud to support this collaborative work with partners across Scotland. binks-hub.ed.ac.uk/everyone-has...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

💜Care and Justice: Voices, Policy and Practice – 24 November Exploring how lived experience is shaping national conversations and driving change across care and justice systems. www.staf.scot/Event/care-a...

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Summit - Care and Justice: Voices, Policy and Practice - 24/11/2026 09:30:00

Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Online [MS Teams]

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

💜Rights, Relationships and Reform in Aftercare – 25 August Looking at aftercare practice, rights-based support and the opportunities presented by the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. www.staf.scot/Event/rights...

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Summit - Rights, Relationships and Reform in Aftercare - 25/08/2026 09:30:00

Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Online [MS Teams]

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

💜No Wrong Door: Improving Transitions into Adult Services – 30 June A focus on breaking down barriers and creating smoother, more supportive transitions into adulthood. www.staf.scot/Event/no-wro...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our members tell us the most important issues affecting care experienced young people across Scotland today...and we listen. Get involved in our new series of online summits, open to everyone, and bringing together voices from policy, practice and lived experience. www.staf.scot/Event/series....

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Series of 3 Summits - Justice, Transitions to Adult Services and Aftercare - 30/06/2026 09:30:00

Tuesday 30 June, 25 August and 24 November 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Online [MS Teams]

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our progress needs to continue at pace to ensure we deliver on our promise to care experienced young people. Their rights, voices and futures must remain at the heart of decision-making to achieve meaningful change in the years ahead. 3/3 @scotparl.bsky.social @thepromise.scot

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Scotland has already made a clear, cross-party commitment to keep the promise. This new Parliament now has to make it a reality. We look forward to continuing our engagement with MSPs across all parties in this critical period to 2030. 2/3 @scotparl.bsky.social @thepromise.scot

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We're sending our congratulations to all the MSPs who were newly elected and re-elected to the Scottish Parliament this week. 1/3 @scotparl.bsky.social @thepromise.scot @snp.org @scottishlabour.bsky.social @reformukscotland.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org @scotlibdems.org.uk

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our Co‑Director @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social has recently launched The Friendship Anthology in collaboration with @stafscot.bsky.social It brings together care experienced artists exploring friendship in various creative forms. Please read, celebrate and share widely! edin.ac/4tdyq32

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Explore the Friendship Anthology

A new collection of poetry, stories, reflections and visual art created by care experienced people across Scotland.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Jobs closing tomorrow!

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last chance - applications close Tue 28 Apr Could you be our new: Youth Justice Voices Project Manager? Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker? Policy and Communications Officer? All new permanent full-time roles with our supportive team. Click to apply at www.staf.scot/Pages/Catego...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

You told us what matters most right now and we listened. Join us for a series of online summits. 26 May – Care & Justice: Voices, Policy & Practice 30 June – No Wrong Door: Improving Transitions into Adult Services 25 August – Rights, Relationships & Reform in Aftercare www.staf.scot/Blog/join-us...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📢Hiring: Policy and Communications Officer Join Staf to help shape policy and amplify the voices of young people with care and justice experience. Looking for: • Policy/comms experience • Strong writing skills • Commitment to social justice Apply by Tuesday 28 April www.staf.scot/policy-and-c...

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Policy and Communications Officer

Be part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨Our free Participation Network Gathering is next Tuesday in Perth and there's only a few places left ✅ Practical tools for meaningful participation ✅ Networking with others who care about change ✅ Real conversations about trust and community Reserve your space now⬇️ www.staf.scot/Event/partic...

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Participation Network Gathering - 21/04/2026 10:00:00

Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 10am - 3.30pm | The Y Centre, Perth

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

📣We’re hiring *Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker* Supporting care & justice experienced young people to be heard and influence change across Scotland. 📅Apply by Tuesday 28 April If you care about participation, rights and real impact, take a look👇 www.staf.scot/youth-justic...

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Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker

Be part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system.

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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

New opportunities available with @stafscot.bsky.social ▶️Policy and Communications Officer ▶️Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker ▶️Youth Justice Voices Project Manager To find out more, please visit: tinyurl.com/ys7tp4mn

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Vacancies with Staf – April 2026 – Goodmoves

Staf (the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) exists to change and improve the life opportunities of all young people leaving care by working with front line practitioners and managers, and prov...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢 We’re recruiting a *Youth Justice Voices Project Manager* Join Staf to lead our national participation project, supporting young people with lived experience to shape policy & practice. 💻Full-time, permanent 📍Hybrid with travel 💸Up to £40k pa DoE 📅Closes Tue 28 Apr www.staf.scot/youth-justic...

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Youth Justice Voices Project Manager

Be part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our member @stafscot.bsky.social are recruiting for a variety of different roles: ✨Policy & Communications Officer ✨Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker ✨Youth Justice Voices Project Manager ‼️Deadline: 28 April 2026 Further info here ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📣Join our team to be part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system. To be our new: 🤹‍♂️Youth Justice Voices Project Manager 🤸‍♀️Youth Justice Voices (North East) Development Worker 🙋Policy and Communications Officer Learn more & apply now at www.staf.scot/Pages/Catego...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

LAST CHANCE tix - Friendship Anthology launch Learn about friendship project resources Celebrate this unique collection feat Jackie Kay & Louise Wallwein @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @thebinkshub.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship...

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Don't miss out on this launch, happening online on 31st March! The Friendship Anthology is a powerful new collection of poetry, stories and more - come and celebrate friendship in all its forms 💛 @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @stafscot.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @byleaveswelive.bsky.social

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Friendship Anthology: Launch

Join us for an online launch of an anthology by care experienced young people on the theme of friendship.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us on 31 Mar to launch The Friendship Anthology - a powerful collection of poetry, stories, reflections and visual art created by care experienced people from across Scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship... @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This World Social Work Day, we’re proud to support social workers with learning resources, training & development opportunities, and vibrant peer networks & events. Today, we celebrate the vital role you play in improving the lives of young people leaving care. Join us: www.staf.scot/become-a-mem...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our friendships are a vital source of love and hope. Join us on Tue 31 Mar for a free event celebrating the new Friendship Anthology - a beautiful collection of poetry, stories, reflections and visual art, created by care experienced people from across Scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship...

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Friendship Anthology: Launch

Join us for an online launch of an anthology by care experienced young people on the theme of friendship.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our next Participation Practitioners' Forum is coming up in a couple of weeks. This is a free, bi-monthly online forum for practitioners supporting care and justice experienced young people’s participation in your work. Book your place free space at www.staf.scot/Event/partic....

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Participation Practitioners' Forum - 26/03/2026 10:00:00

Thursday 26 March 2026 | 10-11.30am | Online [MS Teams]

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Join online to launch the Friendship Anthology, a powerful collection of poetry, stories, reflections and art by care experienced people across Scotland - exploring the joys, challenges and importance of friendship! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship...

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Friendship Anthology: Launch

Join us for an online launch of an anthology by care experienced young people on the theme of friendship.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🚣“It was amazing!” 🌱“Can we do it again?” Youth Just Us were 'buzzing' to be involved in sessions with Venture Trust where they experienced canoeing and tree planting. Read more at www.staf.scot/blog/youth-j... Get in touch with katrina@staf.scot to join the next one on Tuesday 31 March.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#ScotAppWeek26 shines a spotlight on the power of apprenticeships. A group of Staf Care Experienced Consultants called on the Scottish Government to act on its commitment to a Minimum Income Guarantee by piloting a scheme for Care Leavers in Modern Apprenticeships. www.staf.scot/minimum-inco...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Glorious day to be in sunny Stirling with @eachandeverychild.bsky.social for our 3rd Framing Champions session

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The refreshed LCT Resource Hub is now live🎉 It’s easier to explore key focus areas & access resources supporting work with care experienced young people. Plus a NEW monthly news section to share your projects, resources & funding updates. Explore- lctresourcehub.scot Contribute- e: dawn@staf.scot

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

“It's just made me a bit more thoughtful about why a child might be acting out, stressed, frozen, mute and scared. It reminds us to always be kind in our thoughts, deeds and actions.” Foundations of trauma-informed, relationship-based practice has 1 000+ learners & ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.open.edu/openlearncre...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#CareDay2026 is the world's biggest celebration of children, young people and adults with experience of care. We've chosen today to share a new collection of creative writing, produced by Youth Justice Voices in Aberdeen. Read more and see the results at www.staf.scot/blog/a-creat....

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Today is #CareDay2026 - the world's biggest celebration of children, young people & adults with experience of care. We're proud to say we're #ConnectedByCare, celebrating all Scotland's diverse connections to care through lived experience, family, friends, work & community. 💜

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

If you work with supported lodgings or carers, join our Supported Lodgings, Supported Carers Focus Group on Tuesday 24 February, 10am to 12 noon. This session brings organisations & corporate parents together to share practice & reflect on challenges. buff.ly/GZwi9SJ

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our 1st Care Leavers into Employment, Education & Training Focus Group of 2026 brings together professionals in public & 3rd sectors to explore barriers & best practice to support care leavers into work, training & HE/FE 📅Tue 10 Feb 🕙10-12 Free (members) staf.scot/Event/care-l...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

4/4 Over the coming months, we will be sharing opportunities to engage, learn together, and explore how the Route Map can support better transitions for young people, now and in the future. You can view all the Route Maps at www.plan2430.scot/the-route-maps @thepromise.scot

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The Route Maps : Plan 24-30

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

3/4 It has been a genuinely collaborative process, shaped by the insights of young people, practitioners, managers and partners across sectors. Its publication is not an end point. It marks the beginning of the next phase: implementation.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

2/4 They provide a shared framework for understanding, and offer a practical and hopeful way of translating the ambitions of the promise into everyday practice. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the Moving On Route Map.

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

1/4 Today marks the 6th anniversary of the promise that all Scotland’s children will grow up loved, safe and respected, and realise their full potential. The Promise Scotland has published 25 route maps that will lead us to keeping the promise by 2030.

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Great to see @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social's Transforming Friendship Focused Support project in the Community of Practice for Siblings newsletter! Catch up here: edin.ac/4aht13A #AcademicSky @stafscot.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📢Local Authority Managers’ Forum Are you a local authority manager with statutory responsibility for care leavers? Join peers across Scotland for discussion, shared learning & collaboration. 🗓Wed 28 Jan ⏰9:30–11am 💻Online 🎟Free for Staf members 🔗 www.staf.scot/Event/local-...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Social care professionals👋 Join our first online Implications of Continuing Care Focus Group of 2026 to connect with peers and explore what moving on from care means in practice. 📆Tue 20 Jan ⌚10-12 Let’s learn from each other and strengthen continuing care together. www.staf.scot/Event/implic...

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Staf @stafscot.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Progress update📍 Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030. It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone. www.staf.scot/blog/buildin...

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