The Reporter must have more of a role pre-referral
The Reporter must have more of a role before a referral is made to the Children’s Hearings System.
Duty bearers: Scottish Government | SCRA | Local Authorities
Part of: Recommendations
The Reporter must have more of a role before a referral is made to the Children’s Hearings System.
It should be considered whether they need engaging as a matter of routine, during other: The engagement of the Reporter must be routinely considered, during other:
- child protection meetings and discussions, and
- care and support meetings and discussions.
As well as this, there must be a consistent approach to partnership working between agencies and the Children’s Hearings System.