Getting it right for e ery Child GETTING IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD Basic Awareness Information

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Getting It Right For Every Child Child (GIRFEC) GIRFEC is the nation approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and support the wellbeing of our children and young people. This is reinforced by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act The child or young persons rights and wellbeing are at the heart of services that can support the child and family. The GIRFEC approach is based on finding preventative solutions and support to improve outcomes for children and young people to sustain or improve their wellbeing. GIRFEC is the nation approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and support the wellbeing of our children and young people. This is reinforced by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act The child or young persons rights and wellbeing are at the heart of services that can support the child and family. The GIRFEC approach is based on finding preventative solutions and support to improve outcomes for children and young people to sustain or improve their wellbeing. Getting it right for e ery Child

The Child at the Centre Getting it right for e ery Child

WELLBEING We will support children, young people and families to ensure:  Children get the best start in life  We build on the family’s strengths to help them become more confident parents and carers  We provide assistance and support when needed to improve the child or young person’s wellbeing and development. We will support children, young people and families to ensure:  Children get the best start in life  We build on the family’s strengths to help them become more confident parents and carers  We provide assistance and support when needed to improve the child or young person’s wellbeing and development. Getting it right for e ery Child

WELLBEING INDICATORS Wellbeing Indicator Description Safe Protected from abuse, neglect or harm at home, at school and in the community Healthy Having the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health, access to suitable healthcare and support in learning to make healthy safe choices Achieving Being supported and guided in learning and in the development of skills, confidence and self-esteem, at home, in school and in the community. Nurtured Having a nurturing place to live in a family setting with additional help if needed, or where this is not possible, in a suitable care setting Active Having opportunities to take part in activities, such as play, recreation and sport, which contribute to healthy growth and development, at home, in school and in the community. Respected Having the opportunity, along with carers, to be heard and involved in decisions that affect them. Responsible Having opportunities and encouragement to play active and responsible roles at home, in school, in the community and where necessary, obtaining appropriate guidance and supervision, and being involved in decisions that affect them. Included Receiving help and guidance to overcome social, educational, physical and economic inequalities and being accepted as full members of the community in which they live and learn. Getting it right for e ery Child

Wellbeing and Curriculum for Excellence

GIRFEC National Practice Model Getting it right for e ery Child

GIRFEC National Practice Model Stage 1 GIRFEC Well-being Indicators - Universal Assessment Tool Stage 2 Risk Assessment and Analysis Stage 3 Evidence Based Interventions Stage 4 Outcome Focussed Child Plan Stage 1 GIRFEC Well-being Indicators - Universal Assessment Tool Stage 2 Risk Assessment and Analysis Stage 3 Evidence Based Interventions Stage 4 Outcome Focussed Child Plan Getting it right for e ery Child

Named Person The role of the Named Persons is to promote, support and safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people. A named person is a central point of contact if a child, young person or their parent(s) want information or advice, or if they want to talk about any worries and seek support. The named person can also access other services to meet the child’s needs, when appropriate. The role of the Named Persons is to promote, support and safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people. A named person is a central point of contact if a child, young person or their parent(s) want information or advice, or if they want to talk about any worries and seek support. The named person can also access other services to meet the child’s needs, when appropriate. Getting it right for e ery Child

Named Person The Named Person will be: Health Visitor Until the child goes to school usually aged 5 Education Services school aged children and young people (aged 5 to 18, or older if still at school) The Named Person will be: Health Visitor Until the child goes to school usually aged 5 Education Services school aged children and young people (aged 5 to 18, or older if still at school) Getting it right for e ery Child

Lead Professional A Lead Professional is someone employed by one of the services involved in supporting the child and family. If the child’s needs are assessed as more complex and require considerable help from specialist services or there is a legal duty to work with the child and family, a lead professional will be identified. The Lead Professional will be chosen because they can meet the more complex needs of the child, have the right skills and experience to ensure the Child’s Plan is managed properly, and can work with the child, their parent(s), their Named Person and the other services that support the child. A Lead Professional is someone employed by one of the services involved in supporting the child and family. If the child’s needs are assessed as more complex and require considerable help from specialist services or there is a legal duty to work with the child and family, a lead professional will be identified. The Lead Professional will be chosen because they can meet the more complex needs of the child, have the right skills and experience to ensure the Child’s Plan is managed properly, and can work with the child, their parent(s), their Named Person and the other services that support the child. Getting it right for e ery Child

Lead Professional The Lead Professional will be: Social Work Services will be the Lead Professional for looked after children and young people in continuing care. Where the child or young person is not known to social work services, a discussion between relevant practitioners, based on the needs of the child, will take place to determine which agency will become the Lead Professional. The Lead Professional will be: Social Work Services will be the Lead Professional for looked after children and young people in continuing care. Where the child or young person is not known to social work services, a discussion between relevant practitioners, based on the needs of the child, will take place to determine which agency will become the Lead Professional. Getting it right for e ery Child

Assessment Tools My World Triangle Resilience Matrix The Chronologies Domestic Violence Graded Care Profile Non engagement Genome Ecomaps Cycle of change My World Triangle Resilience Matrix The Chronologies Domestic Violence Graded Care Profile Non engagement Genome Ecomaps Cycle of change Getting it right for e ery Child

Child’s Plan Not every child will require a Child’s Plan. The child’s Plan is available for a child who needs extra support that is not generally available to address and improve their wellbeing. The Child’s Plan is considered and developed in partnership with the child, their parent(s) and the services involved. Not every child will require a Child’s Plan. The child’s Plan is available for a child who needs extra support that is not generally available to address and improve their wellbeing. The Child’s Plan is considered and developed in partnership with the child, their parent(s) and the services involved. Getting it right for e ery Child

Child’s Plan Every Child’s Plan should include and record:  Information about the child’s wellbeing needs including the views of the child and their parent(s)  Details of the action to be taken  The service(s) that will provide the support  The way in which the support is to be provided  The outcome that the plan aims to achieve; and  When the plan should be reviewed Every Child’s Plan should include and record:  Information about the child’s wellbeing needs including the views of the child and their parent(s)  Details of the action to be taken  The service(s) that will provide the support  The way in which the support is to be provided  The outcome that the plan aims to achieve; and  When the plan should be reviewed Getting it right for e ery Child

Information Sharing The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 enforces a duty to share information where there are concerns about a child or young person’s wellbeing with their Named Person. The Named Person will be fully aware of matters that may have an affect on the child or young person’s wellbeing. The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 enforces a duty to share information where there are concerns about a child or young person’s wellbeing with their Named Person. The Named Person will be fully aware of matters that may have an affect on the child or young person’s wellbeing. Getting it right for e ery Child

Information Sharing When a concern is raised, the Named Person will carefully consider the situation by asking the five questions:  What is getting in the way of this child or young person’s wellbeing?  Do I have all the information I need to help this child or young person?  What can I do now to help this child or young person?  What can my agency do to help this child or young person?  What additional help, if any, is needed from others? When a concern is raised, the Named Person will carefully consider the situation by asking the five questions:  What is getting in the way of this child or young person’s wellbeing?  Do I have all the information I need to help this child or young person?  What can I do now to help this child or young person?  What can my agency do to help this child or young person?  What additional help, if any, is needed from others? Getting it right for e ery Child

Information Sharing Ensure that you:  Always record what you have shared, with who and the reasons why.  Are giving the right information to the Named Person.  Are sharing the information securely.  If you suspect that the child or young person is at risk of significant harm you should follow the Child Protection procedures. Ensure that you:  Always record what you have shared, with who and the reasons why.  Are giving the right information to the Named Person.  Are sharing the information securely.  If you suspect that the child or young person is at risk of significant harm you should follow the Child Protection procedures. Getting it right for e ery Child

Who to Contact for Further Information Members of the GIRFEC Service Managers Group: Getting it right for e ery Child Service ManagersArea/LocalityContact Address Education ServicesCentre Lesley Mortimer Centre Tricia Madden Health VisitorsNE AreaMarina Madden South AreaLinda Smith NW AreaMoira Murray Social Work ServicesNE AreaJosephine McLaughlin NW AreaCathy Coll South AreaKaren Dyball South AreaSteve Collins Police ScotlandGlasgow HubSuzi Moran Glasgow HubIain Arnott Stepdown Greg Gallagher Bernardo’s Eddie Kane GCVS Liz McEntee Everyone’s Children Suzi Scott Children 1st Fiona McBride

Further Information Find out more information about the Implementation of the Named Person and Lead Professional on the Glasgow GIRFEC webpage: Getting it right for e ery Child