Published guidance, information and resources to help you
Here, we have gathered together key guidance, information and resources specific to those in the many professions across Scotland who work together to support, prevent harm and protect Scotland’s children.
Protecting children workforce
Guidance from the Scottish Government on staying safe and protecting others (August 2021)
Guidance from the Scottish Government on getting tested in Scotland (August 2021)
Advice from the Scottish Government for people at highest risk (August 2021)
Guidance from the Scottish Government on reducing the risks in schools (August 2021)
Guidance from the Scottish Government for school age childcare services (August 2021)
Information from the Scottish Government on how 18-29 year-olds can register for a coronavirus vaccine (July 2021)
Information from the Internet Watch Foundation about the risks of children being groomed and coerced online
Advice and resources from Childnet with online safety activities for children at home
Advice and help from the NSPCC about keeping children safe online
Advice and guidance from the Scottish Government for managers, social workers and social care providers arranging contact between looked after and accommodated children and young people and their families (Jan 2021)
Advice and guidance from the Scottish Government on supporting children and young people with complex additional support needs (Jan 2021)
Guidance from the Scottish Government on testing for Covid-19, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested and the different types of test available (August 2021)
Advice from the British Government about ordering coronavirus rapid lateral flow tests for use at home (April 2021)
Guidance from the Scottish Government for Chief Officers, professional leaders in children’s services and child protection committees (Dec 2020)
Guidance from the Scottish Government for stakeholders on the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2021
Guidance from the Scottish Government for social work professionals to help them improve their awareness of domestic abuse and coercive behaviours (Aug 2020)
Guidance from the Children's Hearings Improvement partnership on looked-after children and children’s hearings provisions
Guidance from Social Work Scotland on a framework for decision-makers to ensure children in public care maintain strong connections with family
Advice from the Care Inspectorate for care service providers
Advice from Scottish Women's Aid for people experiencing domestic abuse
Guidance from the British Association of Social Workers for social workers who may encounter domestic abuse and child welfare issues
during Covid-19
Information from the Scottish Government for homelessness services
Information from the Better Care Network on global responses to children's care and protection during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information from the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Technical note: Protection of children during the COVID-19 pandemic
