New Regulations for cross-border child placements in Scotland come into force
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From 9 February 2026, new Regulations will reshape how children from elsewhere in the UK are placed in Scotland. Alexandra Conroy-Harris summarises what the changes mean and the key duties they place on local authorities.
CoramBAAF response to the announcement of the government’s new fostering action plan, consultation and the target to increase the number of foster carers by 10,000
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CoramBAAF welcomes the government’s announcement of their action plan to develop fostering, increase the number of foster carers and invest funding into support, training and innovation. We will be working closely with local authorities, agencies, partners and the government to deliver the changes needed to improve the lives of children and foster carers. As the leading membership organisation working with practitioners across local authorities and independent fostering agencies, we will be listening to our members to enable us to respond to the consultation and call for evidence with their views.
