The Outcomes for children before and after care proceedings reform study linked administrative records with a research database of care proceedings to examine children's care and service journeys associated with care proceedings in England and Wales.

This article from BBC News presents the findings and recommendations of the Independent Scottish Care Review, which was welcomed by Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, upon its launch on 5 February 2020.

According to this article from the Herald, the Independent Scottish Care Review has calculated that the cost of the care system letting down children and their families is £1.6 billion.

This article from Tes highlights some of the key findings and recommendations from the Scottish Independent Care Review, which calls on "schools to stop excluding looked-after children and avoid reductions in these pupils' timetables that mean they are 'denied their rights to education,'” says the article.

These films show what the Independent Scottish Care Review learned from talking with children, young people, their families and carers.

After its launch, several organizations issued statements in support of the Scottish Independent Care Review and its call to action, outlining their commitment to ensuring the rights and wellbeing of children and families in Scotland and listening to their voices.

This Thank You is intended for the thousands of people who contributed to the Scottish Independent Care Review. It describes the process of the Care Review and lists the names of many of the organizations and individuals who were involved.

One of several reports produced as part of the Scottish Independent Care Review, this report demonstrates the current legislative framework of the Scottish care system and how it must change to achieve The Promise.

One of several reports produced as part of the Scottish Independent Care Review, this report explains how Scotland can invest better in its children and families. 

This paper was written by Dr Katherine Trebeck and is her reflections on what was found as a result of the work done to Follow the Money, the report of the Independent Care Review that produced the financial argument needed to challenge the way Scotland invests in its ‘care system’.