Dear Friend

Today, we are publishing the 100 Days of Listening output to share what we heard during this second phase of the ‘Moving On’ Change Programme.

The aim of the ‘Moving On’ Change Programme is to produce a set of shared standards and principles that enable young people and young adults to have an experience of moving on from care that is safe, loving and respectful.

The Programme has five phases: set up, 100 Days of Listening, blueprinting, tests of change, and the development of shared standards and principles. The standards and principles will guide systems and practice and will support Scotland to achieve its ambition of all care experienced young people moving on from care to experience a successful adult life.

The intention of the 100 Days of Listening was to engage with ‘moving on’ experts across Scotland about their experiences, hopes and aspirations whilst moving on from care. In listening, Scotland will better understand the current change opportunities within the context of care, to deliver The Promise for those moving on from care.

The report outlines some potential solutions for Scotland to consider. We will use the information collected through the 100 Days of Listening to inform new tests of change. The outcomes will then contribute to a shared set of standards and principles, to guide systems and practice that support young people moving on from care.

We continue to believe the aspiration to ensure every child moves on from care in a safe, loving, and protected way, is achievable. However, we also know the work and commitment required to make this a reality by 2030 is significant. Achieving change requires a collaborative approach from all of us.

We look forward to embarking on the next stage of our journey together to creating a national ‘moving on’ strategy with and for Scotland.

Best wishes from the Staf team