National Corporate Parenting Training Programme Evaluation

Appendix 3: Example Pledges

EAST AYRSHIRE'S PROMISE

GIVE ME A CHANCE: BE FAIR TO A CHILD IN OUR CARE

In East Ayrshire Council we are committed to the aims of the Who Cares? Scotland Anti-Stigma Campaign to give looked after children and young people a fair chance in life.

We will:-

• Listen to children and young people and work in partnership with them to increase opportunities for them to thrive.
• Combat the myths associated with children and young people in care.
• Promote a positive message of the achievements of children in care.
• Help to educate communities and workforces on the reasons for children being accommodated.
• Advocate for looked after and accommodated children and young people as children first.
• Find creative ways to include and support children and young people in their communities, including young people leaving our care;
• Support children and young people in fulfilling their potential.
• Continue to provide high quality services.
• Support the campaign through practical and material activities.

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

OUR PLEDGE

Glasgow City Council's elected members pledge to all looked after children and young people that they will ensure that:

• Has their best interests as a primary consideration in all actions concerning them
• Will listen to them and ensure their views are taken into account in all matters affecting them
• Will be ambitious for them, supporting their efforts to reach their potential, whether through education, training or employment
• Has a clear understanding of their overall needs
• Will provide care, a home and access to health and education and other public services to which they are entitled
• Will advocate their cause and endeavour to find solutions to problems on their behalf when necessary
• Will celebrate and share their achievements

ARGYLL & BUTE

Argyll & Bute's Promise

• Combat the myths associated with Children and young people in care
• Promote a positive message of the achievements of children in care
• Listen to children and young people and work in partnership with them to increase opportunities for them to thrive
• Advocate for looked after and accommodated children and young people as children first
• Find creative ways to support children and young people, including young people leaving our care
• Support children and young people in fulfilling their potential
• Help to educate communities and workforces on the reasons for Children being accommodated
• Support the campaign through practical and material activities
• Continue to provide high quality services