The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Natalie Don MSP has written to members of the Staying Together and Connected (STAC) National Implementation Group, about the Scottish Government’s work around siblings. The letter has been shared with Stand Up For Siblings.

The Community of Practice for Siblings has published the latest edition of their newsletter. This issue contains a round up of the online session in May and the in-person event in June, plus lots more! Remember, there’s still time to sign up to the next Community of Practice online event on 20 August. You can register on Eventbrite.

A massive congratulations to STAR (Siblings Reunited) for winning a prestiguous award at Fife’s Volunteering and Voluntary Sector awards last night (5th June). The charity, which helps brothers and sisters spend quality time together, received the Children, Young People and Families Award. Congratulations from everyone at Stand Up For Siblings. It is very well deserved for the amazing work you do.

If you haven’t already signed up, there’s still time to register for the Community of Practice for siblings next face to face event. It will take place on Tuesday 25 June at STAR. Find out more and sign up here. In addition, registration is now open for the rest of our events in 2024. Don’t miss out – register now!

We look forward to welcoming you to our collaborative Community of Practice for brothers and sisters in Scotland.

 20 August – Online
Register here.

1 October – Rossie Young People’s Trust
Register here.

21 November – Online
Register here.

Have you signed up for the next Community of Practice online event? You can sign up now. It takes place on Thursday 16 May 2024 from 10am-12.30pm. 

The programme includes…

• Supporting sibling relationships in kinship care settings
• How we support sibling and family relationships when families are affected by imprisonment
• Updates on a range of Community-wide activity, including next steps with Staying Together and Connected

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Remember, you can keep up to date with the Community of Practice news, by signing up for our newsletter.

The spring issue of the Community of Practice for Siblings newsletter has been published. You can view it here. This edition includes a round up of the February event, as well as an update from the Scottish Government. If you haven’t already subscribed to receive the newsletter, you can sign up here.