The Promise
The Independent Care Review in Scotland aimed to identify and deliver lasting change in the care system and leaving a legacy that will transform the wellbeing of children and young people. Their final report was called 'The Promise'. The Scottish Government accepted all of the Review's recommendations in February 2020, committing to keep The Promise. The Promise team are now overseeing the implementation of the recommendations across Scotland.
The Fostering Network is committed to keeping the promise set out by the Independent Care Review to ensure every child and young person in care in Scotland is safe, loved and respected. This includes:
- amending our use of language and establishing a language and re-framing group.
- continuing to place the voice of children and young people at the heart of our work by establishing a young person's advisory group aimed at amplifying the voice of young people in the fostering community in Scotland.
- taking a proactive child centred approach to our work, for example, rewriting our allegations, concerns and complaints signpost.
- supporting The Promise to consult with foster carers on the Children's Hearing System re-design.