Statistics and Quarterly Reports

Independent Review

We are delighted that the final report of the Independent Review of Scotland’s Adoption Register has now been published and is available here and the summary document here. The purpose of the Review was to take stock of the progress made by the Register since its introduction, consider how well it is currently working and to explore ideas for its future development. The comprehensive analysis of the service and the positive findings from the Review are very welcome. The report itself is a great resource for the Register and for all agencies and practitioners seeking to improve the way we find adoptive families for children.

Annual Report

The Annual report from 1st April 2025-31st March 2026 has now been published and can be accessed here : Final SAR Annual Report 2025_2026

As always, comments and suggestions about how the Register can continue to improve are more than welcome.

Quarterly Report 2026-2027 Q1

The Quarterly statistics for the First quarter for 2026-2027 has now been published and can be accessed here.

Q1 Statisitcs for 2026-2027

 SAR will be hosting an Adoption Activity Day on Saturday 7th November 2026 at The Yard in Dundee. All information has been sent to family finding practitioners. Please contact SAR or your Family Finding Worker for more information