Children’s Hearings Scotland welcomes the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, which has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

The Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise has announced the reappointment of Sean Austin and Katie Docherty as members of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Board.

Elliot Jackson, National Convener of Children’s Hearings Scotland, and volunteers serving in the hearings system have given compelling evidence at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.

Children’s Hearings Scotland has published its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on developing a universal definition of ‘care experience’. Our response supports the ambition, which we believe can lead to better outcomes for children.

Children’s Hearings Scotland has launched a fresh recruitment campaign for volunteers across six of our nine Scottish regions, running until 24 February.

The Scottish Government is seeking to appoint up to three members of the Board of Children's Hearings Scotland.