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We work with professionals including teachers, health professionals, social workers, police, the courts and many others to support them to...
Safeguarders Panel Team
Across Scotland, children and young people’s lives are shaped, changed, and influenced by decisions made within the Children’s Hearings System...
Other Useful Information and Resources
What are children’s rights? Children's rights are all the things that keep children safe, healthy and happy, but they also...
Fees and Expenses
Safeguarder fees, expenses and allowances are dealt with under the current fee structure and using the associated guidance and paperwork...
Policies and Guidance
Under the provisions of The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, Scottish Ministers must monitor the performance of members of the...
Training and Events
Appointed Safeguarders have access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and associated materials. NOTE: our training opportunities are only open...
Resources
In this section, you will find links to useful organisations, resources, publications and research to support you in your role...
Legal Framework for Safeguarders
Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you to understand a little bit about the legal framework for...
Role of the Safeguarder
Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help clarify the role of the Safeguarder and how they should...
Performance Monitoring of Safeguarders
Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you to understand a little bit about the Safeguarder Performance Monitoring...
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport
Sport can be a brilliant way for children and young people to develop their physical and emotional wellbeing, make friends...
Advice and information
Here you will find topic specific advice and information on areas around wellbeing and protection. There are also resources and...
Guidance
Here you will find a collection of guidelines, templates, procedures and policies to help keep children and young people safer...
Information on Standards and CWPS Tool
The Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport provide a framework to help all sports organisations, clubs and groups...
Training
Children First and sport scotland have developed a number of child wellbeing and protection training courses to provide learners...
Case Management Support Service
Sport can be a brilliant way for children and young people to develop their physical and emotional wellbeing, make friends...