Barnardo's Scotland

The Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise has published her advice on how Scotland can move from long-standing ambition for prevention to a practical system for making different decisions about policy, money, data, & delivery in pursuit of shared outcomes. Read more: https://ow.ly/PtU050ZWkNk

We had a lot of fun for #DundeeClimateWeek along with @sustainabledundee.bsky.social producing this wonderful video in one of our shops. Enjoy! 📽️

Barnardo’s is inviting local people to find out more and share their views on a proposal to develop five Gap Homes in Blantyre, which is currently in the early stages of development. 🏘️🤝 Full details available from the attached flyer, or you can email GapHomes@barnardos.org.uk

The Oversight Board’s Report FOUR found that there are individuals, teams, & organisations showing every day that progress to keep the promise is possible. But they also report more must be done to ensure Scotland has enough skilled people with the time and support required to do their jobs well.⬇️

Huge thanks to @barnardosscot.bsky.social Balfour Beatty, the Briggers @networkrail.bsky.social for making our journey to the top of the Forth Bridge possible #Barnardos #YourViewOfTheForthBridge youtu.be/3NE4U6OTpf8

This story highlights the Family Compass test of change which explored whether children, young people, parents, & carers could be more meaningfully involved in certain meetings through chairing or co-chairing. Find out some of the key learning to take into your own work here 👉 ow.ly/b4O250ZOi9s

Join us for a relaxing cuppa and catch-up in Aberdeen, where you can meet our friendly fostering team, chat with experienced foster carers, ask questions and find out more about fostering in your locality. No pressure at all. Just an informal opportunity to connect and learn. Details above.

How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett of @ccpscotland.bsky.social buff.ly/phc3A2s

Data is integral to the drive to improve care for our children, young people and families. Version 2 of the Minimum Dataset resources is available on our webpage for Scotland's Child Protection Committees. Take a look: buff.ly/4fVNjRF

We are proud to be a part of the first-ever #ScotEmpDay26 At Barnardo’s, we work positively and believe in the potential of young people as we train and support them across the country. Our aim is #ChangingLivesTogether Visit our dedicated website: www.barnardos-ets.org.uk

The Independent Strategic Advisor is continuing her visits to all 32 local authorities to learn more about progress & challenges in work to keep the promise to children, young people, families & care experienced adults. She recently visited Falkirk Council. Listen to find out more about the day⬇️

More Scottish children are affected by a parent going to prison each year than by parental divorce. Inside the HMP Edinburgh initiative making visits more child-friendly. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...

We welcome the specific commitments included in the 2026 to 2031 Programme for Government to keep the promise especially the emphasis on strengthening whole family support, eradicating child poverty, and implementing the Children’s (Care, Care Experience & Services Planning) (Scotland) Act.

A stark warning from more than 40 charities — including @barnardosscot.bsky.social — that proposed changes to disability benefits could leave thousands of young people struggling to make ends meet. Read the full story in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social newspaper: tinyurl.com/2kh2en3e

It was a pleasure to welcome Ivan McKee, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform, to our Common Ground service in Glasgow today. During the visit, we discussed the importance of strong joint working between all of our partners, whose collaboration is fundamental to the service's success. 🤝

Fostering in Scotland is in crisis. ⚠️ There is an acute shortage of suitable homes and carers for children who are unable to remain in the care of their family. But you can help. Find out more here: tfn.scot/news/warning...

Join Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor - the promise, for the Caring Scotland? event at the Festival of Politics on 17 August. The event will explore how far Scotland has come in keeping the promise and the barriers to change that are still getting in the way: https://ow.ly/2nn850ZxHSv

Our shop in Aberdeen’s Union Street is opening its doors for a week of celebrations, including a fun day, a bake sale and face painting. 🎉 💚 🍰 The ‘We Are Barnardo’s Week’ will run from Monday, so come along and join the fun. More details ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr32ekzz

Looking for your next opportunity? Our members are currently advertising a range of interesting roles. If you’re ready for a new challenge, explore the latest vacancies on our website: lnkd.in/eUWvvh9V @sccrcentre.bsky.social @barnardosscot.bsky.social @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly skilled Children's Service Manager to manage the Barnardo's Nurture Service Inverclyde. Could that be you? All of the information below. ⬇️ tinyurl.com/4x2cppps

Children’s rights must underpin all work to keep the promise, shaping how change is delivered & experienced. Plan 24-30's Rights and Restraint route map focuses on implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which was incorporated into Scots Law two years ago.

Plan 24-30’s What Matters questions are a practical way to keep the promise at the heart of your work. This free and interactive resource helps you to see your service through the eyes of children, young people, care experienced adults, and their families. Click here: https://ow.ly/blBf50ZkKZ6

This week, Fiona visited Midlothian and Fife Council to learn more about the change happening, the challenges getting in the way, & how we can work together to ensure that every child, young person, care experienced adult & family have what they need to thrive. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cYOU50ZfPSN

Are you asking the right questions? Plan 24-30’s What Matters questions help you see your service through the eyes of care experienced children, young people, adults, and their families – helping you act on what was heard by the Independent Care Review. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/kyh050Zfyvu

📢 We're hiring! CCPS is looking for a Research and Policy Manager to join our team. Find out more here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/ Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8 July at 5pm

Are you looking to get into work? If so, why not check out the Creative Industries Open Day. All of the information is on the attached flyer. 📢

Protecting children online must remain a collective responsibility - not one placed on young people themselves. Please see the recently launched report which amplifies their voices in the ongoing debate about the online world. 📢 Read it here: tinyurl.com/d72emb3p

We were pleased to support the Growing Up Online youth engagement project, working directly with young people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to learn about their experiences of being online. Report here: www.stor.scot.nhs.uk/server/api/core/bitstreams/10acee1e-9d48-4497-a309-68097c56f4dd/content

Your View is back for 2026! Join us atop the world-famous Forth Bridge for an experience of a lifetime. What's more, you'll be supporting our life-changing work for children, young people and their families. Tickets will sell fast, so book yours today: www.eventbrite.com/cc/your-view...

@opfs.org.uk @parentingscotland.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org @savechildrensco.bsky.social The Scottish Pantry Network @trussellscot.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social

@barnardosscot.bsky.social @celcis.org @cpagscotland.bsky.social @cypcs.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @childrenfirst.bsky.social @crer-scotland.bsky.social @familiesoutside.bsky.social Gingerbread @homestartuk.bsky.social @includem.bsky.social @ifanuk.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social

Alongside partners we've written to the Education & Gaelic, Equalities & Human Rights and Social Justice Committees to call for a joint Scottish Parliamentary committee on ending child poverty.

📢 Join our team! We are looking for the right person to step into our new role of Research and Policy Manager, a varied management role in which you can really make your mark. Find out more and apply here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

We are delighted that @barnardosscot.bsky.social East Ayrshire Families Centre will be refurbished and improved for children and families thanks to new funding from East Ayrshire Council. Read the full story here: newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/communi...

“We know parents are making major sacrifices to ensure their children can eat as well as possible within their budgets,” said our chief executive Lynn Perry. The latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social #BrokenPlate report shows healthy food is becoming less affordable. brnw.ch/21x3e8E

We have a new Director of Barnardo's Scotland! 💚 Michele Janes is taking over from the outgoing Martin Crewe and will combine the role with her existing duties in Northern Ireland. Read all about it here: tinyurl.com/mvzszudm

@barnardosscot.bsky.social is recruiting for the posts below ➡️Project Worker 1 ➡️Children's Services Manager More info @ tinyurl.com/fdkv6xcr #charityjob

What young people see shapes what they learn. Today that comes from content, creators and culture. That’s why we worked with 12 young people across the UK to create ‘Call It What It Is’ - highlighting how misogyny and harmful ideas about masculinity shape real-world attitudes.

Throughout this year, Fiona Duncan, the Independent Strategic Advisor – the promise, will visit all local authorities across Scotland, to hear from people about progress to keep the promise. In this blog, she explains why she is heading out on the road. Read more: https://ow.ly/NIhJ50Z51Kx

Children, young people, families, & care experienced adults should have what they need to thrive no matter where they live in Scotland. Outcomes from this session will directly support the use of Plan 24-30 and inform the path forward to fulfilling the promise. Read more here:

"Meaningful change is possible, and the first steps we need to take are clear." CCPS CEO @r-cackett.bsky.social for @thirdforcenews.bsky.social on what Scotland’s social care sector needs from the new parliament ⤵️ tfn.scot/opinion/what...

New MSPs have been chosen to represent the people of Scotland for the next five years and it is part of their responsibilities to make sure the promise is realised in the lives of children, young people, families, and care experienced adults. The time to act is now: https://ow.ly/ihEW50YUz7r

We were pleased to support the Growing Up Online youth engagement project, working directly with young people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to learn about their experiences of being online. Report here: www.stor.scot.nhs.uk/server/api/core/bitstreams/10acee1e-9d48-4497-a309-68097c56f4dd/content

Children’s mental health is in crisis.🚨 We welcome the announcement a new cross-government strategy, but it must go further. That means: ✅ Early intervention ✅ MHST+ with school counsellors ✅ Clear, measurable targets Without decisive action now, too many young people will be left behind.

The recently elected MSPs have a unique opportunity to transform Scotland’s approach to care so that all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential. Learn more about what needs to happen next here: https://ow.ly/x8rF50YUyZV

Keeping the promise means ensuring children stay with their families where it is safe &, when that isn't possible, ensuring children & young people’s experiences of care are loving so they become thriving adults. Our response to the election result: https://ow.ly/le0c50YUy6O

Working to create change for families in Scotland? Check out this learning story which highlights the Get to Focus Group in Falkirk, a group of parents who created a space where they can come together to co-design better services & systems in a trauma-informed environment: ow.ly/SO2y50YKqRT

🎉It's #MembershipMay Our member @barnardosscot.bsky.social says Together helped "increase knowledge & understanding of the UNCRC & other related conventions & legislation" & would recommend to a charity friend! Find out more about our membership here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/membership/b...

In developing the Plan 24-30 Leadership route map, Carly Glover spoke to leaders across different areas on what they felt needed to happen for the promise to be kept, and the role of leadership. In this blog, Carly reflects on what she heard and what Scotland can learn. Read more: ow.ly/6ruF50YIW1G

Plan 24-30 is Scotland's plan to deliver the calls to action of the promise. It has two key and linked parts: the route maps and the Promise Story of Progress. Check out this new video to help you understand how they work together 👇 https://youtu.be/ldIH3qqytu8