National child protection guidance and inter-agency child protection guidelines

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.