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Please check out our 4th annual report. This is a short and easy to read update on what we have achieved over the last 12 months. The link is below: …onalleadershipnetwork.squarespace.com/nln-strategies

We finish off the week with a quote considering the future of the NLN. Please check out: …onalleadershipnetwork.squarespace.com/beyond-26 for more info.

The refreshed LCT Resource Hub is now live🎉 It’s easier to explore key focus areas & access resources supporting work with care experienced young people. Plus a NEW monthly news section to share your projects, resources & funding updates. lctresourcehub.scot dawn@staf.scot

Pamela Graham, Head of Operations @StafScot will discuss preventing cliff-edges – aftercare, continuing care & adult transitions. Conference: The New Scottish Children's Care Bill 🗓️ 3 March 2026 🎫 £169: book 2 get 3rd 1/2 price ℹ️ ow.ly/utjr50Xczkq #Childcare #Children

We have produced a report to support discussion about the future of the National Leadership Network (NLN) beyond the end of its current funding in 2026. Those who took part included NLN Steering Group/Consultants, Hosts and full time staff. 👇 …onalleadershipnetwork.squarespace.com/beyond-26

“It's just made me a bit more thoughtful about why a child might be acting out, stressed, frozen, mute and scared. It reminds us to always be kind in our thoughts, deeds and actions.” With 1000+ learners and rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ check out our online course at: open.edu/openlearncreat…

#CareDay2026 is the world's biggest celebration of children, young people and adults with experience of care. We've chosen today to share a new collection of creative writing, produced by Youth Justice Voices in Aberdeen. Read more and see the results at buff.ly/GU8P9Ch

Today is #CareDay2026 - the world's biggest celebration of children, young people & adults with experience of care. We're proud to say we're #ConnectedByCare, celebrating all Scotland's diverse connections to care through lived experience, family, friends, work & community. 💜

If you work with supported lodgings or carers, join our Supported Lodgings, Supported Carers Focus Group on Tuesday 24 February, 10am to 12 noon. This session brings organisations & corporate parents together to share practice & reflect on challenges. buff.ly/GZwi9SJ

Pamela Graham, Head of Operations @StafScot will discuss preventing cliff-edges – aftercare, continuing care & adult transitions. Conference: The New Scottish Children's Care Bill 🗓️ 3 March 2026 🎫 £169: book 2 get 3rd 1/2 price ℹ️ ow.ly/utjr50Xczkq #Childcare #Children

Our 1st Care Leavers into Employment, Education & Training Focus Group of 2026 brings together professionals in public & 3rd sectors to explore barriers & best practice to support care leavers into work, training & HE/FE 📅Tue 10 Feb 🕙10-12 Free (members) staf.scot/Event/care-lea…

Explore the LCT Resource Hub lctresourcehub.scot A growing space with practical tools, guidance & shared learning, shaped by experts by experience. 🔍 Explore 📤 Share resources 💬 Spread the word to strengthen support for care experienced young people.

Today's blog is by Susanne from the NLN. She talks passionately about creating spaces for leadership, paying people for their time, the concept of co-production and so much more. The link is below: nationalleadershipnetwork.co.uk/2026/01/21/mak…

📢Local Authority Managers’ Forum Are you a local authority manager with statutory responsibility for care leavers? Join peers across Scotland for discussion, shared learning & collaboration. 🗓Wed 28 Jan ⏰9:30–11am 💻Online 🎟Free for Staf members 🔗staf.scot/Event/local-au…

Today we share a blog by Gary from the NLN. He talks about the road the NLN has been on as well as his own leadership journey. He discusses lived experience led work, participation, engagement, the concept of power and much more. The link is below: nationalleadershipnetwork.co.uk/2026/01/20/lea…

📣Participation practitioners in Scotland! Join our next online Participation Practitioners’ Forum 📅Thu 29 Jan ⏰10–11.30am Informal, supportive space to connect, share practice & challenges, with focus on young people who have care & justice experience. staf.scot/Event/particip…

Social care professionals👋 Join our 1st online Implications of Continuing Care Focus Group of 2026 to connect with peers and explore what moving on from care means in practice. Let’s learn from each other and strengthen continuing care together. ⛓️staf.scot/Event/implicat…

Scotland’s Moving On & Lifelong Support Route Map continues to take shape, part of work to keep the promise by 2030. It focuses on better transitions, stronger lifelong support & ensuring care experienced people are not left to navigate adulthood alone. 📍bit.ly/4stn0sy

Care experienced and applying to university? 🎓 The UCAS deadline is coming up on 14 January – don’t forget to tick the box on your application! ✅ This will make sure you get all of the support you’re entitled to! Check out our blog for tips, resources: bit.ly/4rcrinB