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National guidance for child protection in Scotland

Part of: Children and families, Law and order

Guidance for all involved in protecting children.

Current guidance

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

This publication includes practice insights.

National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023

Consultation

A consultation was conducted to seek views on the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland. The consultation was open from 21 October 20202 until 31 January 2021.

View the results of this consultation on consult.gov.scot

Learning and development

Child protection learning and development 2024: national framework

Archive versions

The following publications have been superseded by the National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021 – Updated 2023:

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