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 …
Response to the Financial Transparency and Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care consultation
Social Work Scotland response to the Financial Transparency and Profit Limitation in Children’s Residential Care consultation 6 October 2025 Introduction …
Response to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
Social Work Scotland Response to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum call for views …
Statement on the publication of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Social Work Scotland acknowledge the publication of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill and look forward …
Statement in response to Children’s Commissioner’s letter to Scottish Government on secure care capacity
3 March 2025 Social Work Scotland note the letter from the Children’s Commissioner highlighting the challenges and lack of secure …
