4 stages - urgency, a typical review period is not appropriate here. designed through a virtual workshop and reflects colours, shapes, language and tone of voice that children / yp told That is the essence of the Review – it will be driven by the voice of C&YP And as a result it will be root and branch – whole system

disc very three activities engagement research policy mapping Very briefly mention the engagement, research and policy mapping. policy mapping

disc very Engagement: two fundamental questions: What would the best care system in Scotland look like? (vision) What do we mean by a root and branch review? (scope) In discovery looking for answers to the big questions that would in turn provide a vision and a scope. went to where C&YP were and felt safe dedicated time to build trust so conversations happened at the pace and in the way of C&YP listened, very lightly directed…

disc very Today - over 2,500 voices - still almost 50-50 Scottish Social Services Council, COSLA, Social Work Scotland, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Young Scot, the Children’s Parliament, Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration and Children’s Hearing Scotland Audit Scotland, the Care Inspectorate And Olivia and Mary are right. Today you look around and heads are nodding. For quite a significant period of time at the beginning of this Review, there was real resistance as people came to terms with their role

hypothesis Working vision: to have the best ‘care system’ in the world Twelve intentions: … Working vision will continue

Scotland’s children and young people will be nurtured, loved and Relationships which are significant to children and young people will be protected and supported to Scotland’s children and young people will be nurtured, loved and cared for in ways that meet their unique needs. Care experienced children and young people will thrive in supportive & stable learning and work environments, ensuring they have the same opportunities as others. Families on the edge of care will get the support they need to stay and live together where safe to do so continue unless it is not safe to do so. This recognises the importance of brothers and sisters, parents, extended family and trusted adults. Children and young people’s voices will have a visible and meaningful impact on decision making and care planning Children and young people’s rights will be part of normal everyday life, practice and decision making. All adults involved in the care of children and young people are empowered, valued and equipped to deliver the best care system in the world. Aftercare will be designed around the needs of the person leaving care supporting them to lead a fulfilling life, for as long as they need it. Started as siblings – definition Then brothers and sisters Then relationships The words used to describe care will be easily understood, positive and not create or compound stigma Scotland’s care services will plan and work better together, sharing information more easily to ensure we understand the what and how of supporting children, young people and their families from a local through to a national level. Scotland will understand the financial and human cost of care, including what happens when people don’t get the help they need There will be no stigma for care experienced children and young people in care because Scotland will understand why our children need care.

LOVE So in January, that hypothesis was the conclusion of the discovery group, having reviewed all the evidence and the gaps. And now I would like to hand over the Laura to talk about how this was sense checked. START HERE

LOVE is…. Vital to children’s development; Connected to feelings of belonging, acceptance and being valued; An essential part of human relationships; Related to our culture and beliefs; and Complex and challenging. Working vision will continue

action As I said earlier, all of that work will continue along side the journey plans

1.1 A workforce that genuinely cares “Relationships which are like a family – for as long as we need it”. “My person: believes in me completely, always there for me. Don’t get to see her often but I know that she loves me. I trust her with everything, she’s my rock and has never judged me. Stood by me even in my darkest memories. She taught me to how trust again. Continually reminds me of how strong I am and gives me hope. Regardless of what happens I know I’ll get through it. She loves me and it’s the best feeling in the world”.

A workforce with the capacity to love “They could be less professional”. “Having one social worker and making sure they don’t get swapped all the time” “My social worker has been there since I was young – let me get my opinion out. She is a long-term relationship. She actually listened to me and knew my point of view.”

“The most important thing is to stay with my sister every day” Relationships with birth family “My family, even after me ending up in care I wouldn’t change them for the world I love them.” “The most important thing is to stay with my sister every day”

Embedding ‘love’ within the system “There is [sic] too many professional boundaries! Our system takes some of our most vulnerable young people into a system that lacks the ability to love! Eradicate that boundary and let love be something that is natural and nurturing for us!” “Love. Be like a parent, give me cuddles. Pick me up when I’m down”

Using the word ‘love’ “We shouldn’t be scared to tell people we love them. I went 17 years without someone (an adult) telling me that they loved me. Took me years because of this to tell the most influential person in my life that I loved her because I didn’t believe that I was worth love.”

The voice of the wider audience “Staff should show affection. It’s OK to cuddle kids without fear of child protection being called in. I went for years without a cuddle” “I need to be able to say I do love those children, I do care” “We have made a lifelong commitment to these children and I think this needs to be recognised in a more formal way - …that we do not forget children when they are young adults but have a lifetime with them as part of the family”

“This is my social worker’ this doesn’t sound right “This is my social worker’ this doesn’t sound right. ‘This is Callum’, this sounds real.”

“Doesn’t need to be an expensive home – just loving”

What should LOVE be in the care system... …working in groups of 3-4, discuss and agree what LOVE would look like, feel like and be like for children and young people. Pick out the most important 4 or 5 aspects and then choose what you think is the most important.

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And will lead us towards our destination. By which point – operating at its optimum, understand what is not working and have a view about what needs to change.