News and Blogs Newsletter archive We produce monthly newsletters for our members containing our latest updates, news from the sector, examples of good practice from around Scotland and a variety of useful resources and research. Sign up to receive our newsletter. January 2025 Kickstarting 2025: January updates from Staf Shaping Policy & Participation – Focus groups and consultations on care experience and foster care, plus the final ‘Moving On’ Change Programme workshop. Exciting Events & Learning Opportunities – Reflective Supervision Residentials, the launch of the Relationship-Based Practice Course, and the ‘Let’s Talk’ animations and learning guide. IFCO Conference & 2025 Engagement – Call for papers open for the IFCO Conference in Glasgow, plus upcoming forums and focus groups to foster collaboration. December 2024 Season's Greetings from Staf Celebrating Success – Thanks to everyone for making the Staf National Conference and Participation Network Gathering a success. Looking Ahead to 2025 – Key events include the IFCO Conference, new reflective supervision residentials, and discussion groups for Scottish Government consultations. Stay Connected – Sign up for upcoming forums and focus groups, with more details coming soon. October 2024 Celebrating Belonging & Connection this Care Experienced Week Care Experienced Week Reflections – Celebrating belonging and connection, amplifying voices, and translating insights from the ‘Moving On’ consultation into action. Workforce Support & Recognition – Success of supportive workforce residentials, development of a new supervision framework, and National Leadership Network recognition in Parliament. Upcoming Events & Engagement – Staf National Conference, Cross Party Group on Care Leavers, Participation Network Gathering, and final forums and focus groups for the year. August 2024 Staf National Conference - Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now Staf National Conference 2024 – Date, theme, and early bird tickets announced Support for the ‘Moving on’ consultation and contributions to The Promise Scotland’s Plan 24-30. Launch of the Life Changes Trust Resources Hub, friendship-focused research, and workforce supervision residentials. July 2024 New people, projects and opportunities to participate Welcome to our new team members 100 Days of Listening output Update on Minimum Income Guarantee pilot March 2024 Building strong connections and amplifying voice Visit from Natalie Don, the minister for children, young people and keeping the promise Staf Summit 2024 resources Chief social work advisor, Iona Colvin summit key note speaker February 2024 Networking, listening and learning Cross Party Group discussion on supporting care experienced students Implications of continuing care sign up End of the 100 days of listening January 2024 Connection, learning and participation opportunities for all Holyrood insights 'Keeping the Promise' Promise Scotland's 'Stories of Change' Cross Party Group meeting 21 February December 2023 Looking forward to an action packed 2024 Participation Network Gathering Staf summit improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of care experienced young people The 100 days of listening 'the story so far' November 2023 Promise Keepers Assemble Staf Summit save the date 13/03/24 Youth Just Us Nae Danger VR experience Inside Out 'Speaking Out' October 2023 Celebrating Care Experience Care Experience week First Minister visit to Staf participation space Scottish Government consultation on care leaver payment 100 days of listening is looking to hear from as many 'moving on' experts as possible September 2023 Delivering the Promise CPG on care leavers' first hybrid event Mental Health and Wellbeing hubs 100 days of listening Glasgow council delivering Shannon's boxes to people entering care August 2023 Supporting the workforce to Keep the Promise National Conference tickets 100 days of listening CELCIS Continuing Care Research July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021November 2021October 2021September 2021 August 2021July 2021June 2021 May 2021April 2021March 2021February 2021 January 2021 December 2020November 2020 October 2020 September 2020August 2020July 2020June 2020May 2020Apr 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 June 2018 April 2018 February 2018 September 2017 March 2017 January 2017 August 2016 March 2016 February 2016 Manage Cookie Preferences