Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (hereafter referred to as ‘the Act’) is effective from 17 December 2021. This brings important changes to the rights of all children under 12 years of age.
Joint statement re: Emergency in availability of alternative care options for children
Chief Social Work Officer Joint Statement: Emergency in availability of alternative care options for children 12 June 2026 Across Scotland …
Joint statement: Supporting social workers in keeping The Promise
This week Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor – The Promise, will have the first of 32 catch ups in local …
Response to the Future of Secure Care and Single Point of Contact for Victims Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to the Future of Secure Care and Single Point of Contact for Victims Consultation April 2026 …
Joint letter to MSPs re: Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3
This letter to all ministers was written with SASW, urging MSPs to vote against passing the Bill at Stage 3 …
A call to action: Scotland in your hands
Ahead of the Scottish election in May, ‘Scotland in your hands’ sets out the key priorities we think should underpin …
Response to National Vision for Kinship Care: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to National Vision for Kinship Care: Consultation February 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland (SWS) is the …
Joint letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
This joint letter from Social Work Scotland SASW relates to the Committee’s consideration of the Children (Care, Care Experience and …
Funding for Local Government Social Work and Social Care Services in 2025-26
Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy …
Letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee re: Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
16 November 2025 Please find a letter to the Committee, from John Trainer, Social Work Scotland’s Convenor. It is in …
