Care Experienced

The Promise Scotland

East Lothian Council is committed to playing an integral role in keeping the Promise : Scotland's promise to care experienced children and young people is that they will grow up loved, safe, and respected. Please click on the following link to access more information regarding the promise

East Lothian's operates an Eduhub site for children and young people who are Care Experienced, parents/carers and professionals working with our Looked After children.

Here you will find information, advice and guidance on education supports, best practice and hear about the multi-agency work which goes on in support of East Lothian's Looked After Children.

Included below is national and local guidance documents along with the Eduhub link.

Useful Links

East Lothian Education Eduhub Site : https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/eastlothianeduhub/caring-relationships/care-experienced?authuser=0

East Lothian Council's Children's Services Site : https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210578/children_and_families

Care Experience Children and Young People Fund : https://www.gov.scot/publications/care-experienced-children-young-people-fund-operational-guidance-2023-24/pages/12/

Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection : https://www.celcis.org/

Corporate Parenting Summary Key Definitions and Legislation : https://education.gov.scot/resources/summary-information-relating-to-corporate-parenting/

The National Trauma Training Programme (NTTP) - https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/the-national-trauma-training-programme-nttp/

Who cares? Scotland - https://www.whocaresscotland.org/

The Care Inspectorate - https://www.careinspectorate.com/

Adoption UK - https://www.adoptionuk.org/

Enquire - https://enquire.org.uk/professionals/understanding-asl/care-experienced-learners-rights/

Children's 1st - https://www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-support/our-services/local-services/

Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity - https://www.aberlour.org.uk/

Point of Contact

Hannah McBride - Strategic Care Experience Lead

DHT Equity & Inclusion - hmcbride@eastlothian.gov.uk