However, it is worth noting that we believe that actions to support a stronger, fairer and greener economy will require a shift in Scotland’s current approach to the economy, as outlined below. 1. Sustainability of funding for the children’s sector Our 2021-2026 manifesto called for: 1 • Sustainable funding for children’s services across the statutory, third and private sectors, across all five years of the next Scottish Parliament We know that many of the services supporting children, young people and families are stretched and while there have been important recent developments such as the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund, we are still deeply concerned that organisations do not have the funding to plan long term and to develop the relationships that are vital to supporting the people they work with.