News stories from The Oversight Board
Oversight Board for the promise publishes Report FOUR
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Scotland’s promise to care experienced children, young people and families can still be achieved by 2030, says an Oversight Board report published today.
David Anderson: Scotland has made progress— but it needs to pick up the pace
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
David Anderson – Chair of the Oversight Board for the promise - writes about the findings of Report FOUR, which the Board has published today.
Understanding Premature Deaths and Improving Outcomes
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Recent calls to better understand the premature deaths of care experienced people have highlighted an important issue.
Call to MSPs ahead of tonight's debate on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Ahead of tonight's debate, Oversight Board Chair David Anderson has called on MSPs from all parties to vote for the Bill.
Oversight Board meeting in parliament
Friday, 27 February 2026
On February 26, members of the Oversight Board for the promise held a drop in session for MSPs in parliament.
Briefings on housing and education to be shared at the Scottish Parliament
Thursday, 26 February 2026
The Oversight Board are sharing briefings on housing and education with Members of the Scottish Parliament today, the 26th February.
Oversight Board mark Care Day with love and good wishes
Friday, 20 February 2026
Today – 20 February 2026 – is Care Day, the world’s largest celebration of people with care experience.
Oversight Board calls on corporate parents to recommit to keeping the promise
Thursday, 05 February 2026
On the sixth anniversary of the promise being made, The Oversight Board calls for corporate parents to recommit to its implementation.
Oversight Board update: February 2026
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
An update on Oversight Board activity from the Board's Chair, David Anderson.
October Update from David Anderson, Oversight Board chair
Monday, 27 October 2025
Find out what The Oversight Board have been doing over the summer and early Autumn