At CHS, we recruit, train and support volunteer Panel Members who make legal decisions with and for children and young people in children’s hearings.
You may have heard of us being referred to as the Children’s Panel too.
If you are a good listener, have empathy, are trustworthy and can show compassion, volunteering for CHS may be the role for you!
Take our quick quiz to find out if you can apply to be a Panel Member.
The role of a Panel Member is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people in Scotland.
Tell us what you think!
At CHS we are always looking at new ways to improve and the best way for us to do this, is for you to tell us!
CHS is delighted that the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill has received Royal Assent, meaning it is now an Act of Parliament. This new law will help deliver the Promise, introducing significant changes to the hearings system for Scotland’s children.
Children’s Hearings Scotland has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on 'the future of secure care and the single point of contact for victims in the Children's Hearings System'.
CHS has released a short film to help children and young people understand the improvements made in hearings in 2024-25.
