Chloe Riddell
@policychloe.bsky.social
Policy Lead @thepromisescotland, mama of three, policy geek #KeepThePromise
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The HOL Public Services Committee’s new report on #ChildMaintenance was informed by our discussions with MPs & DWP.
Our report launches next week
👀 Watch this space!
🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Our report launches next week
👀 Watch this space!
🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The HOL Public Services Committee’s new report on #ChildMaintenance was informed by our discussions with MPs & DWP.
Our report launches next week
👀 Watch this space!
🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Our report launches next week
👀 Watch this space!
🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/43...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
Beginning to write our response @thepromise.scot to the Children (Care, Care Experience & Service Planning) Bill today. Lots of opportunity for significant, transformational changes- particularly around Hearings and advocacy. And lots more to do later too. A handy reminder outside parliament 👇
July 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Beginning to write our response @thepromise.scot to the Children (Care, Care Experience & Service Planning) Bill today. Lots of opportunity for significant, transformational changes- particularly around Hearings and advocacy. And lots more to do later too. A handy reminder outside parliament 👇
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In response to recent tragic incidents of children and young people becoming involved with knife crime, CYCJ and Community Justice Scotland have published a short statement to help contextualise these events, and provide focus on the issues that matter.
June 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
In response to recent tragic incidents of children and young people becoming involved with knife crime, CYCJ and Community Justice Scotland have published a short statement to help contextualise these events, and provide focus on the issues that matter.
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This includes a briefing on all the areas that must be considered in the creation of legislation to support the Scottish Government’s commitment to keeping the promise.
Read more here: thepromise.scot/news/what-to... (🧵3/3)
Read more here: thepromise.scot/news/what-to... (🧵3/3)
What to Consider in a Promise Bill?
After the announcement about the Children and Young People (Care) (Scotland) Bill in the Programme for Government, find out what should be considered in creating it.
thepromise.scot
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This includes a briefing on all the areas that must be considered in the creation of legislation to support the Scottish Government’s commitment to keeping the promise.
Read more here: thepromise.scot/news/what-to... (🧵3/3)
Read more here: thepromise.scot/news/what-to... (🧵3/3)
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The Independent Care Review was clear that legislation is crucial to being able to #KeepThePromise. The Promise Scotland has created a range of documents to support The Scottish Government, and all those interested in creating legislative change. (🧵2/3)
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Independent Care Review was clear that legislation is crucial to being able to #KeepThePromise. The Promise Scotland has created a range of documents to support The Scottish Government, and all those interested in creating legislative change. (🧵2/3)
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Today the First Minister published the Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 which includes a commitment to introducing a Bill before summer recess to make changes relating to the ‘care system’. (🧵1/3)
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today the First Minister published the Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 which includes a commitment to introducing a Bill before summer recess to make changes relating to the ‘care system’. (🧵1/3)
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Do you have an interest in poverty, education, health. or homelessness? You might be the right fit for The Oversight Board, working to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise to children and young people.
Find out more and how to apply here ➡️ oversightboard.scot/recruitment/
Find out more and how to apply here ➡️ oversightboard.scot/recruitment/
April 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Do you have an interest in poverty, education, health. or homelessness? You might be the right fit for The Oversight Board, working to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise to children and young people.
Find out more and how to apply here ➡️ oversightboard.scot/recruitment/
Find out more and how to apply here ➡️ oversightboard.scot/recruitment/
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The Promise Scotland have published our new strategic work programme, Focus on Change. Chief Executive Fraser McKinlay shares more about the work we have done so far and our focus going forward to support and monitor Scotland’s journey to keeping the promise.
Click here: ow.ly/NM0g50VnVxa
Click here: ow.ly/NM0g50VnVxa
March 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Promise Scotland have published our new strategic work programme, Focus on Change. Chief Executive Fraser McKinlay shares more about the work we have done so far and our focus going forward to support and monitor Scotland’s journey to keeping the promise.
Click here: ow.ly/NM0g50VnVxa
Click here: ow.ly/NM0g50VnVxa
My girl taking notes at the Oversight Board Parliamentary reception tonight. Great to see so many people there, lots of momentum and discussion about what more we need to do to #KeepThePromise
@thepromisescotland.bsky.social
@thepromisescotland.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
My girl taking notes at the Oversight Board Parliamentary reception tonight. Great to see so many people there, lots of momentum and discussion about what more we need to do to #KeepThePromise
@thepromisescotland.bsky.social
@thepromisescotland.bsky.social
@scottishlabour.bsky.social Conf this wkend reflecting on the Care Review & changes still needed to #KeepThePromise -removing profit from the ‘care system’, keeping families safely together, addressing restraint & school exclusion @thepromisescotland.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
@scottishlabour.bsky.social Conf this wkend reflecting on the Care Review & changes still needed to #KeepThePromise -removing profit from the ‘care system’, keeping families safely together, addressing restraint & school exclusion @thepromisescotland.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social
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In a new blog Susannah Bowyer explores the inclusion of family group decision-making in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. How can we make the most of the ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ this element of the Bill presents? www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new...
January 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In a new blog Susannah Bowyer explores the inclusion of family group decision-making in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. How can we make the most of the ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ this element of the Bill presents? www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new...
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ICYMI!
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
First legal case decided under UNCRC Act
Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
We ...
www.togetherscotland.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ICYMI!
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided!
The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Signing off for the year to spend some time with my wee ones. Next year, 2025, will be the half way point to #KeepThePromise. But there is no doubt of the determination, commitment, purpose & passion of those working for change. See you in 2025- there is work to do ❤️
December 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Signing off for the year to spend some time with my wee ones. Next year, 2025, will be the half way point to #KeepThePromise. But there is no doubt of the determination, commitment, purpose & passion of those working for change. See you in 2025- there is work to do ❤️
A huge milestone in Scotland’s journey to keep the promise- the Promise Progress Framework will enable us to track progress and better support change. Well done to all the teams involved. #KeepThePromise #Change #Progress 👇❤️
The Promise Progress Framework is now LIVE.
The Promise Progress Framework provides a structure to help organisations align in tracking progress & better understanding the change needed for Scotland to #KeepThePromise.
Find out more here: ow.ly/YX7950UrXbI
The Promise Progress Framework provides a structure to help organisations align in tracking progress & better understanding the change needed for Scotland to #KeepThePromise.
Find out more here: ow.ly/YX7950UrXbI
December 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
A huge milestone in Scotland’s journey to keep the promise- the Promise Progress Framework will enable us to track progress and better support change. Well done to all the teams involved. #KeepThePromise #Change #Progress 👇❤️
This is a phenomenal report from @ulgrid.bsky.social & the team @together-sacr.bsky.social. Not only an absolute joy to read & showing how the voices of even the very youngest children can be captured but clear ideas for change to better uphold children’s rights & help Scotland keep its promise ❤️
A critical overview of where Scotland is at with regards to protecting children’s rights.
#SOCRR2024 has contributions from babies, young children and older children, all with different experiences and identities.. and crucially, in their own words.
Well done to the team and all who contributed.
#SOCRR2024 has contributions from babies, young children and older children, all with different experiences and identities.. and crucially, in their own words.
Well done to the team and all who contributed.
NEW REPORT 📢
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
December 6, 2024 at 7:26 PM
This is a phenomenal report from @ulgrid.bsky.social & the team @together-sacr.bsky.social. Not only an absolute joy to read & showing how the voices of even the very youngest children can be captured but clear ideas for change to better uphold children’s rights & help Scotland keep its promise ❤️
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NEW REPORT 📢
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
December 6, 2024 at 12:20 PM
NEW REPORT 📢
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We've launched a powerful report with stories from 220 babies, children & young people, one year since the UNCRC Act passed.
Their stories show where rights are making a difference - and where urgent action is needed.
Read it, share it!
📖 www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Thrilled to see £2.8m of school meal debt being written off.
This will be a huge relief to thousands of struggling families across Scotland ahead of Christmas. Thanks to @govt.scot.web.brid.gy for taking the first steps to #endschoolmealdebt
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1394095...
This will be a huge relief to thousands of struggling families across Scotland ahead of Christmas. Thanks to @govt.scot.web.brid.gy for taking the first steps to #endschoolmealdebt
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1394095...
'The right thing to do,' Govt doubles cash pot to wipe out school meal debt
MINISTERS last night doubled their school meals debt relief fund to £2.8million — in a pre-Christmas boost for hard-up families. Nats promised to finally fulfil a pledge to scrap the arrears one ye…
www.thescottishsun.co.uk
December 1, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Thrilled to see £2.8m of school meal debt being written off.
This will be a huge relief to thousands of struggling families across Scotland ahead of Christmas. Thanks to @govt.scot.web.brid.gy for taking the first steps to #endschoolmealdebt
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1394095...
This will be a huge relief to thousands of struggling families across Scotland ahead of Christmas. Thanks to @govt.scot.web.brid.gy for taking the first steps to #endschoolmealdebt
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1394095...
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Today Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor, the promise, has published a new blog on the importance of the upcoming promise bill, saying "the work to develop a genuinely impactful Promise Bill is urgent". Read her blog here www.plan2430.scot/the-five-fou...
November 29, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Today Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor, the promise, has published a new blog on the importance of the upcoming promise bill, saying "the work to develop a genuinely impactful Promise Bill is urgent". Read her blog here www.plan2430.scot/the-five-fou...