TOO much of The Promise to Scotland’s young people in care remains “on paper,” according to a new report.The Oversight Board, set up to monitor progress on the national commitment to ensure children and young people in care grow up in safe environments so they can realise their full potential, has warned resources were not matching demand, including a shortage of suitable care places.David Anderson, who chairs the board, acknowledged that “progress has been made,” but added: “After six years the country should be much further forward.

TOO much of The Promise to Scotland’s young people in care remains “on paper,” according to a new report.

The Oversight Board, set up to monitor progress on the national commitment to ensure children and young people in care grow up in safe environments so they can realise their full potential, has warned resources were not matching demand, including a shortage of suitable care places.

David Anderson, who chairs the board, acknowledged that “progress has been made,” but added: “After six years the country should be much further forward.

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