This framework document summarises how CHS and the Scottish Ministers will work together.

This Vital Records Strategy sets out Children’s Hearings Scotland’s (CHS’) procedures for identifying, managing, and reviewing the organisation’s vital records.

This is the Records Management Plan covers all records created and processed by the National Convener, CHS National Team, Board, Clerks, and volunteer community, including Area Support Teams and Tribunal Members.

Read more on our Information Security policy.

The Acceptable Use policy has been produced to protect the CHS Community and its partners from harm caused by the misuse of our Information Technology (IT) systems and information.

The risk management policy states the objectives, CHS’ approach to risk management, and defines the roles and responsibilities of the CHS Board, senior management team (SMT) and staff.

Our Retention and Disposal Schedule has been produced to set out the recommended retention periods for all records created by the CHS National Team and Board members, Panel Members and Clerks in relation to the Children’s Hearings System

CHS has adopted the Model Publication Scheme 2018, which is produced by the Scottish Information Commissioner, you can read more on this.

This document lays out the framework for spending this budget and should be read in conjunction with the Devolved Budget Procedures and Guidance document and the AST Plan guidance.