Today we are sharing a great blog from the fantastic Zoe from The Fostering Network. Zoe talks about the importance of trust in relation to leadership. The link is below: nationalleadershipnetwork.co.uk/2025/08/06/lea…

Youth Justice Voices Staf Николай Севрюгов It was a great afternoon, and lovely to be reminded in such a powerful way of the amazing work you do and the power of genuinely foregrounding youth voices. Thanks again for having us!

Last week Chris and Gary from the NLN had the pleasure of delivering a workshop on relationships, partnerships and leadership to Harmeny Education Trust's education staff. As always we had the most positive experience at such a special place. Thank you for having us!

📚 New resource available to support practitioners 👇 This framework for practitioners helps to recognize and respond to the criminal exploitation of children as a child protection issue. Created by Action for Children and CYCJ, this framework is supported by tools and

We had a great day last week with the fab Poet/Writer Jo Gilbert in Aberdeen for our creative writing sessions. On every Wednesday in August. If you have Care and Justice experience, it's for you! Contact [email protected] for more info. Staf CYCJ Scotland

A Scottish programme designed to improve support for children and young people affected by trauma is being rolled out across the UK, developed by The OU in Scotland and the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (Staf). Via The Herald ow.ly/k2H950WEyci

The NLN Consultants have recorded a series of engaging conversations, which we’ll begin sharing next week. Expect inspiring discussions on relationships and leadership with some of our friends. We’ll kick things off with Consultants Kira & Chris, talking about their NLN journey!

A pleasure to celebrate six years of Youth Justice Voices with Staf & CYCJ Scotland, hearing from Youth Just Us, Inside Out and Youth Justice Voices North East on shaping change in the care and justice systems for young people #youthjusticevoices 🙌.

Great piece The Herald about our course with OU in Scotland Join almost 500 learners and access 'Foundations of trauma-informed, relationship-based practice' free heraldscotland.com/news/25381051.… #TraumaInformedPractice #RelationshipBasedPractice #CareExperience #Throughcare #Aftercare

This month we marked 6 years of Youth Justice Voices with an amazing youth-led event in Glasgow! Read more in our latest blog: staf.scot/Blog/celebrati… #YouthJusticeVoices

We've changed our website⬇️ The Promise Scotland website has been updated to help you to understand the areas we are working in to help keep the promise, who we are, and how we can help you. Check it out and let us know what you think: ow.ly/yTlP50WFR2r

Winging It is here! An animation made by young people with care experience, bringing The Real Toolkit to life with real voices & stories from across Scotland. Watch, explore guides, and share your own to help others leave care with confidence. buff.ly/Uhr1UXz

There is still time to sign up for the Participation Practitioners’ Forum on 27 Aug, 10–11:30! This event is for participation workers supporting young people with care & justice experience: connect, share successes & reflect on challenges. Sign up 👉: buff.ly/D7ngXsB

Workshops at Kibble’s Annual Conference are fully intended to be meaningful and moving. Hear from Youth Justice Voices, an advisory group that exists to amplify the voices of young people aged 16-25 with experience of the care and justice systems.

📣Final call for submissions 🗣️Want to share good practice, an innovative project or new research? 📝We are taking submissions to be part of our national conference programme this November ⏰Our deadline is this Friday 29 August at 5pm 🔗 buff.ly/CuQtwIP #CareExperience

Do you have experience of the Care and Justice systems? Are you under 26? Why not get involved? Learn new skills, access opportunities and use your experience to infulence change! Contact [email protected] Staf CYCJ Scotland

Check out the latest bulletin from CYCJ Scotland including the Child Criminal Exploitation Framework for Practice ow.ly/OQnR50WO32v

We are always keen to hear people's thoughts & experiences on leadership. So if you (or someone you work with) would like to write a blog, please get in touch with [email protected]. These can be any length! Look out for a great blog from Lee Davidson 🦋 coming this Wednesday!