Child protection

The latest data on children and young people looked after, on the child protection register and in secure care.

Guidance outlining Child Protection Committee and Chief Officer responsibilities for protecting children and young people.

This toolkit provides resources to enable survivor support organisations become more sustainable.

The simplified summary report on responses to the recent consultation on proposals for change to the disclosure regime in Scotland.

Inquiry given more time to ensure survivors’ voices are heard.

A rapid review of the literature relating to programmes, approaches and interventions with children in Scotland who may be experiencing neglect, undertaken by academics at the University of Stirling.

A rapid review of legislation and policy with a particular focus on child neglect in Scotland, conducted by academics at the University of Stirling.

Changes proposed for those working with vulnerable people.

These documents set out the Scottish Government's vision of how we protect Scotland’s children and young people.

Improved rights for children with additional support needs.

Independent advice on information sharing.

End to automatic time-bar against civil actions for childhood abuse.

Promoting child-friendly justice.

New report shows gaps in support

Record of assessments of the Child Protection Improvement Programme, testing how the programme would affect our aims for equality.

Assessment of how the Child Protection Improvement Programme affects the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.

Review into death of Liam Fee

Debate on removing the three year time bar to seeking justice.

National action plan on internet safety.

Refreshed action plan on internet safety for children and young people to ensure appropriate training, support and information is in place.

Guidelines for health practitioners on identifying and responding to a child or young person who may be at risk of or affected by sexual exploitation.

Legislation planned to support children and their families.

Emotional abuse and neglect will be a criminal offence.

Report on the key messages and next steps of the Child Protection Improvement Programme.

Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald MSP delivers a speech on improving Scotland's child protection systems.

Glenn Houston resigns from panel

Clarification to Inquiry remit and redress consultation as Limitation Bill lodged.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP delivers a speech to Scottish Parliament on the progress of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

Key considerations that should inform all professionals’ and agencies' interpretations of their responsibilities in relation to child sexual exploitation.

Terms of reference for our review of child protection committees, registers and case conferences, and initial and significant case reviews.

Update on progress since the publication of both the national action plan and 'Safeguarding Scotland’s vulnerable children from child abuse'.

Guidance on how to support children and young people to make informed decisions on matters which influence their lives.

Notes for all practitioners including those working in: children and family social work; health; education; residential care; early years; youth services; youth justice; police; independent and third sector; and adult services who might be supporting parents with disabled children or involved in the transition between child and adult services.

Provides a framework for agencies and practitioners at local level to agree processes for working together to safeguard and promote child wellbeing.