Issue 7, Spring 2025

Published March 2025

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About this issue

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.

Continuing a long-term collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art, MA students brought Insight Issue 7 to life with creativity and passion once again, providing beautiful illustrations for the cover and two articles.