1. Getting it Right for Children, Young People & their Families in Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey

2. 3 Secondary Schools 13 Primary Schools 18 Preschool education (LA & PC) 10 Toddler groups, 1Breakfast Club, 3 OOSC, 3 Full Daycare 2 Police Stations 4 Service Points 2 Children & Families SW Teams 2 Public Health Teams 1 LA & 2 RSL Housing Providers 2 CAB offices Population Nairn – 13,013 B&S – 13,597 Area – K (sq.) Nairn - 424 B&S - 2,356

3. Our shared perils

4. To feel safe & confident with assistance. Mother & children shouldn’t have to repeat their story to different workers Mother & children shouldn’t be overwhelmed by professional involvement Appropriate level of support or intervention  Is there a need for a Childs Plan?  If so, is there a need for a Child Protection Plan Meeting or a Solution Focussed discussion?  Are two or more agencies working together to provide a service  Mother & children actively involved in Childs Plan

5. Police Scotland inform the Named Person of recent assaults they attend, and tell parents the Named Person will be informed of this. Named Person can then arrange immediate support for a child Named Person can link with childs mother, offer support & signpost to other services. Named Person can arrange a multi agency meeting to ensure appropriate resources are available. A Child Protection Plan Meeting can be called if there are concerns about a childs safety. Inverness Womens Aid actively support the HPM. They explain their responsibilities & encourage women to share information with the Named Person. The IWA Childrens Worker can be an equal partner in a Childs Plan Within their organisation the IWA Childrens Worker will ensure a childs welfare remains central in work with the mother. How the ‘Highland Practice Model’ helps children experiencing Domestic Abuse?

6. Partners to a Plan? The professionals who can support a child or young person. They may be the first to hear about the abuse… What do they do? Inverness Womens Aid Housing Provider Adult Primary Care Services Health Visitor / Midwife / School Nurse

7.  Maintain confidentiality  Strong professional trust  Strong working relationships  Understand the Highland Practice Model  Understanding of Child Protection Guidelines  Ability to work together for the best of clients  Understanding from others in urban settings of the different pressures in remote & rural areas What Professionals Need

8. The Future?  Learn from others working in remote & rural areas  Reflect on the experience of women & children  Maintain the momentum for not accepting Domestic Abuse  Build healthy alliances that support women & children experiencing Domestic Abuse  Ensure appropriate support is available  Consider how Social Media can support women & children  Never give up!