Bold voices breaking new ground: Our Spring issue of Insight is out now

31 Mar 2025

The Spring issue of our bi-annual magazine Insight is now available in print and online for all Children in Scotland members.

This issue brings together bold voices from across the sector who are breaking new ground, whether it’s creating a better future for care experienced children and young people, supporting a group of young Afghan women to have a second chance at an education or changing policy so that all children have an equal chance to flourish.

Here's a look at the in-depth interviews, wide ranging features and opinion pieces that make up our latest issue:

Scotland's 'promise'

With 2025 marking the midpoint of the promise, different perspectives unpack the progress and priorities as we look ahead to 2030.

In a four-page interview, we speak to Independent Strategic Advisor on the promise, Fiona Duncan, on the importance of listening and breaking down barriers.

We also hear from our members about their work to #KeepThePromise in our lead discussion piece.

A remarkable journey

In 2024, media across the world captured the moment a group of young Afghan women flew into Edinburgh airport ready to continue their medical studies after they were suspended by the Taliban. We hear the story of how the students were supported to study on Scottish soil, told by the charity that made it happen.

Addressing the key issues

From education reform and the child maintenance system to campaigning for alcohol-free childhoods, this issue brings together leading voices hoping to galvanise policy change.

With rising concern over online safety and social media use, two experts explore the importance of keeping young people safe online.

Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Natalie Don-Innes MSP also discusses the importance of diverse lived experience in government and tackling child poverty in our profile interview.

Insight editor, Sophie Ward said: “What we hear clearly from the voices that ring through the pages of this issue is that the path to progress is rarely linear. But what the people, policy and projects in this issue also demonstrate is that with bravery, dedication and shared commitment, even the most challenging of roads can be navigated and positive progress can be made for children and young people.

“We hope this issue provides inspiration to all our members working for children and young people across Scotland.”

Providing a space to share knowledge and best practice, print and digital editions of Insight are published twice a year, with all Children in Scotland members receiving a free copy.

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