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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 2024-31st March 2025 has now been published and can be accessed here : SAR Annual Report 2024_2025

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

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Online Register GuideOne Activity Day, Three perspectives: A Sibling Groups Adoption JourneyStaying Connected Toolkit Quarterly Report What is Adoption? Adoption UKCATCH (Children And Trauma Community Hub)AFKABarnardo's SASSBirthlinkChildren & Young People's Commissioner ScotlandNational Records of ScotlandScottish Child Law CentreStand Up for SiblingsUnicefProgress Pride FlagNew Family Social#KeepThePromiseFAQsNational Siblings Day : Talking With Adopters
A short video Guide on how to use the online registerThis blog contains the perspective of the agency who supported the children throughout their journey, the worker of the adoptive family and the adoptive parents themselves.AFKA have produced a free online toolkit to support practitioners and managers through the transition period for children and young people in care Statistics for Q1 of 2026-2027 are now available SAR Manager Kate Richardson and Director of AFKA Scotland, Angie Gillies, Presentation on Adoption from Adoption Week Scotland 2024Information and support about adoption throughout the UK CATCH is an online community of information and support for adopters, special guardians, foster carers and the professionals who work with them.Support for practitioners and organisations working in Fostering, Adoption and Kinship Comprehensive range of post-adoption support to 14 local authorities across Scotland Support for adults affected by adoptionInformation on children's and young people's Human Rights. Scotland's Adoption Register does not contain historical adoption information or birth certificates. If this is what you are looking for please go to National Records Scotland Free Expert legal advise on Children's Rights and Child Law across Scotland Information on Scotland's National partnership which aims to improve and change policy and practice in relation to siblings in care. Information about the Convention of Children's Rights SAR supports all LGBTQ+ people in their adoption journeyUK charity, led by LGBTQ+ adopters and foster carers. New Family Social exists to help you decide if adoption or fostering is right for you and then support you on your journey to becoming parents and carers.Find out about #KeepThePromise Scotland Adoption and the LawWe sat down with adopters Deborah and Jane who discussed why they wanted to adopt siblings and why their daughters bond together is so special.
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