In September 2021, the Scottish Government published refreshed National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 and a number of supporting policy documents. This guidance if for all practitioners and managers working across the public, private, third and independent sectors across Scotland.
Note: This guidance is now being implemented over a two-year period
- National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 (PDF) [3MB]
- Scottish Government Supporting Narrative (PDF) [188KB]
- Stakeholder Supportive Statements (PDF) [689KB]
- Stakeholder Supportive Statements (PDF) [689KB]
The P&K CPC Inter-Agency Child Protection Guidelines 2017
CPC inter-agency child protection guidelines 2017 (PDF) [2MB] has been produced to inform and support practitioners from all service and agencies in relation to their child protection practice.
Note: The guidelines are being reviewed and will be refreshed accordingly.