The Promise

The Promise 

The Independent Care Review in Scotland aimed to identify and deliver lasting change in the care system, 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 people's advisory board aimed at amplifying the voices 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.