Policy and Practice briefing

Welcome to our new Policy and Practice briefings, a quarterly update on policy and practice issues affecting care leavers and the workforce who support them. Within each report you will find our latest findings from our project work and hear directly from young people with experience of care alongside latest updates from the workforce gleaned from our regular focus groups. You can also find key policy updates, consultation deadlines and forthcoming dates for the diaries including Staf and member events.

Policy and Practice Briefing - Jan - Apr 2021

Latest

Supported Lodgings, Supported Carers Focus Group

Tuesday 18 June|10am - 12pm |Online (MS Teams)
Participation Practitioners' Forum

Thursday 30th May 2024 | 10am - 11.30am | Online (Zoom)
Implications of Continuing Care Focus Group

Tuesday 21 May 2024| 10am - 12pm | Online (Microsoft Teams)
Extra £10.5 to improve education outcomes for care experienced children and young people

Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022
Staf reacts to the Scottish Government's Budget Proposal 2022/23

We take a look at the Scottish Government's proposed budget and its implications for care leavers and the workforce.
"None of Us Live Independently" - Reflections and recommendations on Continuing Care, Staf & NAFP

Read our report on 5 years of Continuing Care based on research carried out by Staf and NAFP.
Staf Reacts to the Scottish Election 2021 Results

Staf's reaction to the recent Scottish Election results.
Staf's Response to The Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee's Call for Evidence

Read Staf's response to The Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee's Call for Evidence on youth employment.
Coronavirus Support and Signposting

We have compiled information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19), to help assist care-experienced young people and those who support them.

Young Funder's Grant

Applications for the Young Funder's Grant are now closed. Alternative sources of funding are included here.
The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries.
Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation.
Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

We are delighted to announce our Young Funder's Grant is now open for applications.
Get Involved

Here at Staf we have many ways for people with care experience to get involved.
Financial Support for Care Leavers
Our history

Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.
Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022
GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

GIRFEC (or Getting it Right for Every Child) is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people by offering the right help at the right time for the right people. Find out more about the GIRFEC approach.
Shannon's Box

Created by Shannon when in role as our Youth Facilitator, Shannon's Box is designed to make entering care a little easier for children and young people. Find out more about this project.