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Welcome
"As the Minister responsible for the Children’s Hearings system, I would like to welcome you to the Children’s Hearings website. This provides information on Scotland’s distinctive system of care and justice for its children and young people.The Scottish Government wants to give every child the best possible start in life and it is our duty, along with our partners, to safeguard the needs of the most vulnerable and troubled children and young people in Scotland. The welfare of the child is at the heart of the system. The website contains background information on Children's Panels and you will learn what actually happens in a Hearing."
About the Children's Hearings System
- Background
The Children’s Hearings system represents one of the radical changes initiated by the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968...
- Employer Awareness
The system relies on the efforts of trained volunteers - children’s panel members - and this is possible in many cases only with the support of their employers...
- Info for Children
Children and families who have some problems go to a meeting to talk with people called panel members. There will be 3 panel members at the meeting...
- Info for Families
Some useful facts about children's hearings, your rights, your child's rights, and how to get help and more information...
- Complaints
Do you have a complaint relating to the Children’s Hearings system? All complaints are treated seriously and action will always be taken to look into the matter...