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.

 Guidance from the Scottish Government for the public on staying safe and protecting others to help suppress COVID-19 (Sept 2020)

 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 (Oct 2020)

  Information from the Scottish Government on seeing friends and family and travel (Sept 2020)

 Supplementary guidance from the Scottish Government for Chief Officers, professional leaders in children’s services and child protection committees

  Guidance from the Scottish Government for stakeholders on the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act

  Guidance from the Scottish Government on domestic abuse to support the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020

  Guidance from the Scottish Government for social work professionals to help them improve their awareness of domestic abuse and coercive behaviours August 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 Scottish Government to schools and childcare settings who are providing care to children 

  Advice from the Care Inspectorate for care service providers 

  Information from the Internet Watch Foundation about the risks of children being groomed and coerced online

  Advice and help from the NSPCC about keeping children safe online

  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