News
“Listened to, but not always understood”: what care experienced young people told us by Kieran Platts
Earlier this year, Intandem worked with 51 care experienced children and young people to inform the Oversight Board for The Promise’s fourth report. In conversations across Scotland, young people aged 8-18 shared what matters to them, what is working well, where change is still needed and what would make the greatest difference to their lives…
Read More“I Feel Listened To”: Young People at the Launch of Report FOUR
“I feel listened to.” Those were the words of a young person attending last night’s Parliamentary Reception to mark the launch of the Oversight Board for The Promise’s Report FOUR. Young people supported by Intandem contributed to Report FOUR and attended the event, helping ensure their experiences and perspectives were part of the conversation. Their…
Read MoreFife Kinship Families Come Together for a Day of Fun, Connection and Community
Almost 100 people gathered at the YMCA Kirkcaldy Gallatown Hub for a special Fife Kinship Families Day, bringing families and partner organisations together for a day filled with fun, connection and support. Families enjoyed a range of activities throughout the day, including alpaca visits, face painting, games and outdoor activities. As well as providing opportunities…
Read MoreMajor investment will expand Intandem mentoring to support Scotland’s kinship care community
The Intandem mentoring programme is set to expand over the next five years with a major investment from The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, Inspiring Scotland has received almost £4.5 million over five years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be…
Read MoreJoin Intandem’s Call for More Volunteer Mentors
In 2024, over 11,800 young people in Scotland were experiencing the care system, with more on the edge of care or informal care arrangements. All young people need support to navigate life’s ups and downs and reach their full potential – but right now, the number of volunteer mentors available to support young people experiencing the…
Read MoreMentoring Matters: Why It’s Vital for Young People Experiencing the ‘Care System’
Mentoring is increasingly being recognised as a powerful form of early intervention, offering vital support to young people. Christine Roxburgh, Fund Manager for intandem — a mentoring programme for young people experiencing Scotland’s care system and proudly delivered by Inspiring Scotland — shares her recent reflections and highlights why mentoring really matters. Recent high-profile programmes…
Read More