Real life stories
Stories, case studies, and examples from care experienced children and young people and the professionals who support them. These tools can help us to understand and reflect on what works well and what needs to change.
Emma is not a school person
Case study showing how opportunities for relationships and community at school can be particularly impactful.
Case studyAttendanceInclusionMental health
Adoption + care experience
Video: Paula from Adoption UK Scotland answers the question – are adopted children care experienced?
Myth bustersAdoption
Nyla’s experience of meetings
Nyla shares her experiences of attending children’s hearings when she was younger, and how they affected her time at school.
Case studyAttendanceMeetings
Young carers + care experience
Video: Kelly from Carers Trust Scotland talks about young carers and the links with care experience.
Key informationYoung carers
Lots of adults support Harry
Harry talks about some of the different experiences he’s had with the adults in his life, and how he’s experienced those relationships.
Case studyPlanningRelationshipsMeetings
FASD + care experience
Why it’s important to know about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) when supporting some care experienced children and young people.
Key informationFASD
Jack finding his place
The places and spaces that children and young people spend time in can have a big impact on how they feel.
Case studyAttendanceInclusionMental health
Is care experience an additional support need?
Video: Adoption UK Scotland talk about why being care experienced can be considered an additional support need.
Key informationUnderstanding ASL