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@stafscot.bsky.social
Scotland’s national membership organisation for everyone involved in the lives of young people moving on from care
Scottish Charity SC030522
https://www.staf.scot
Closing out this year’s national conference with our CEO Jo reflecting on our theme of thriving in complexity - deepening relationship-based practice with young people at the heart
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Our afternoon workshops went down a storm and we’re rounding out the day with a discussion on developing the Moving On Route Map
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our first set of workshops are underway including Charlene from Carolina House Trust, who is sharing their work around the importance of psychological safety, learning and wellbeing in the context of care.
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our keynote address from SallyAnn Kelly OBE explores relational leadership and how the strength and quality of our relationships is at the heart of everything we do
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We’re fully warmed up after a classic Staf ‘not an ice breaker’ so Pamela is now introducing us to today’s theme
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Cheryle welcoming everyone to today’s Staf National Conference in Stirling - we’re looking forward to a full day of speakers and workshops all about thriving together in complexity
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED
As we celebrate the contribution of our Board this #TrusteesWeek we would love to hear from Staf members interested in joining. Can you help achieve our shared vision and improve the lives of young people across Scotland leaving care?
www.staf.scot/board-member...
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Do you know any young people with experience of care and justice? We are keen to welcome new faces to Youth Just Us in Glasgow and Youth Justice Voices North East. Email katrina@staf.scot.

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@thepromise.scot
@cycjscotland.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
As we celebrate Care Experienced Week 2025, we are reflecting on this year's theme of rights.

We recently celebrated 6 years of our Youth Justice Voices project in partnership with CYCJ.

@cycjscotland.bsky.social
@thepromise.scot

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October 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Have you signed up to talk about the new Moving On Route Map? We need views from the TCAC workforce to help us move to the next stage of development. There are spaces at our next session, this Tue 21 Oct, or you can sign up for another upcoming session on our site. www.staf.scot/Event/moving...
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Find out why you should join one of our Moving On Route Map engagement sessions to help take our next steps in this journey together.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
💌 Got something to say about friendship?

If you’ve got care experience, we’d love to see your art – poetry, photos, drawings, stories or music.

Submit by 6 October 2025 to ruth@staf.scot
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you are interested in joining a Board that listens deeply, cares openly, and acts with love – and if you believe in shaping a Scotland where every young person leaving care has the chance to thrive – we would love to hear from you.

More info: www.staf.scot/board-member...
September 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🗣️Tell us what friendship means to you

👂We want to hear from you, in the form of painting or drawing, poetry or short story, photography or music, whatever you have to say about friendship and care experience.

💸Each entrant will receive a £15 voucher.

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September 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Great piece @heraldscotland.bsky.social
re our course w @openuniversity.bsky.social
heraldscotland.com/news/2538105...
Join almost 500 learners on 'Foundations of trauma-informed, relationship-based practice'
#TraumaInformedPractice
#RelationshipBasedPractice
#CareExperience
#Throughcare
#Aftercare
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We’re so proud of every project, event, animation and idea these young people have brought to life, helping shape real change in care and justice systems. (2/3)
August 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We had an incredible afternoon in Glasgow celebrating 6 years of Youth Justice Voices 💜

From Glasgow to Polmont to Aberdeen, we heard powerful reflections and achievements from our three amazing steering groups: Youth Just Us, Inside Out, and Youth Justice Voices North East. (1/3)
August 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"These young men are not just offenders; they are individuals with untapped potential."
Steven from the NLN's blog post reflects on recent leadership sessions with our Inside Out group at HMPYOI Polmont.
Read more www.staf.scot/blog/good-le...
@cycjscotland.bsky.social
@scottishprisons.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
[Change of venue - it will still be in Aberdeen with exact location TBC once you sign up]
📢NEW OPPORTUNITY for 16-25s📢
✍️Join us in Aberdeen this August for a series of creative writing workshops.
No writing skills or experience required - just your ideas!
E: Jack@staf.scot
staf.scot/aberdeen-cre...
July 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We have had a change of venue - it will still be in Aberdeen with the exact location TBC once you sign up
July 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📢NEW OPPORTUNITY for 16-25s📢
✍️Join us in Aberdeen this August for a series of creative writing workshops.
No writing skills or experience required - just your ideas!
Contact Jack@staf.scot for more info. Spaces are limited. Please share.
www.staf.scot/aberdeen-cre...
July 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thank you to Glasgow’s Depute Lord Provost Cllr Christy Mearns for welcoming our #IFCO2025 delegates to the city at last night’s civic reception. We’re looking forward to day 2 @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social where our keynote speaker is Fatima Whitbread.
June 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
We’re excited to meet all our delegates at #IFCO2025 this weekend! Come and visit us in the library just by the tea and coffee ☕️ @fosteringnet.bsky.social @fosteringnet-scot.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Love passing this Articulate mural on the way to our office. It’s been an inspiring week including the @childreninscotland.bsky.social conference. Now we’re gearing up for IFCO 2025 next week! 🎟️ Tickets still available at www.ifco.info/ifco2025
May 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Great workshop with @enquirereachasl.bsky.social 👏 - looking forward to the launch of their newest resource soon 👀 #CiSAC25
May 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM