Highland’s first draft Promise Plan welcomed.

A draft plan which sets out Highland’s commitment to achieve the aspirations of “The Promise” for care experienced children and families across the region has been scrutinised by Members of the Health Social Care and Wellbeing Committee.

Chair of the Committee, Cllr David Fraser said: “As corporate parents - along with local partners and service providers - we have a duty to prepare, keep under review, and publish a corporate parenting plan.

“I am therefore very pleased that Members have welcomed our first Promise Plan and have agreed that an annual report of the progress of the Plan will be submitted to committee for future scrutiny and assurance of Highland’s progress in achieving the aspirations of The Promise.”

The Promise is that Scotland's children and young people will grow up loved, safe and respected. #KeepThePromise is a Scottish Government commitment that received support of all political parties in 2020. Organisations, institutions, bodies, communities, and groups across Scotland pledged to #KeepThePromise, including The Highland Council.

The Highland Promise Plan (2025-2028) was commissioned by the Promise Board, which is a multi-agency partnership of corporate parenting leaders.

The draft Promise Plan will also be presented to the Integrated Children’s Services Board (which is the key statutory partnership for Children’s Services across Highland) on 28 February.

Feedback from the Health Social Care and Wellbeing Committee and the Integrated Children’s Services Board will be incorporated into the final version of the Promise Plan.

Once agreed, the final version of the Promise Plan will be implemented through corporate parenting partner delivery groups which will be monitored and evaluate by The Promise Board.

The draft Promise Plan can be viewed on the Council’s website at this link.