Angus Child Protection Committee
Angus Child Protection Committee "Protecting Children and Young People in Community Groups" (240 KB PDF)/(370 KB MS Word) guidance contains advice on protecting children and young people in community groups. The guidance has been written to assist groups providing activities solely for children and young people and for groups where young people participate in activities alongside adults, creating a safe environment. The guidance applies to groups that employ staff and those who utilise volunteers to provide activities for children and young people.
Information regarding the following is contained within the guidance:
- what might constitute a concern about a child or young person
- what to do if you have concerns about a child or young person
- what happens to a child and their family if a concern is reported
- recommended recruitment procedures
- wample child protection policy
- code of conduct, and
- information on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003.
View publications:
- Protecting Children and Young People in Community Groups (240 KB PDF)/(370 KB MS Word)
- Angus Voluntary Sector Children's Services Forum Directory (280 KB PDF)
- Child Protection feature from Angus Life issue 1 (160 KB PDF)
Visit the Angus Child Protection Committee website.
Frequently Asked Questions
I run a group for children and young people and I would like to know if the volunteers require a Disclosure Scotland check?
The need for a Disclosure Scotland check is dependant on the responsibilities of the volunteer. Angus Child Protection Committee has produced guidelines "Protecting Children and Young People in Community Groups" (240 KB PDF)/(370 KB MS Word).
The guidelines have been written to help groups create a safe environment for children and young people. They offer advice and guidance to groups established to provide activities solely for children and young people and groups where children and young people participate in activities alongside adults.
All groups and committees should consult the guidelines in answering this question. If you are still unclear, agencies that can advise are listed in the guidelines.
I am a volunteer working in a group with children and young people. I am worried about one of the children who attends the group. What should I do?
All concerns about a child or young person should be taken seriously. The action you should take depends on the type of concern you have about the child.
Angus Child Protection Committee guidance "Protecting Children and Young People in Community Groups" (240 KB PDF)/(370 KB MS Word) outlines definitions of child abuse and advice on what to do if you are concerned about a child or young person or a child or young person tells you about something that is happening in their life, which causes you concern. Contact details of organisations who can help children and young people are included in the guidance e.g. police and social work.
I am involved with a group for children and young people and we would like to write a Child Protection Policy and ensure we have the correct procedures in place. Who can advise us?
All organisations working with children and young people should have child protection policies and procedures in place. Angus Child Protection Committee guidance "Protecting Children and Young People in Community Groups" (240 KB PDF)/(370 KB MS Word) includes sample policies and procedures for groups and also offers details of who can offer assistance to groups locally in devising the required policies and procedures.
Who do I contact for further information?
Senior Planning Officer (Child Protection)
Joint Strategic Support Unit
St Margaret's House
Orchard Loan
Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar
Tel: 01307 474869
Fax: 01307 474899
Web: www.anguschildprotectioncommittee.org.uk
See also Protecting Children and Young People from Abuse
Other Useful Links
- Scottish Government
- Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS)
- Children 1st
- Angus Council Leisure Services - Child and Vulnerable Adult Safety
- sportscotland
- Angus Sports Council
- Angus Association of Voluntary Organisations (AAVO)
- Tayside Police
Service Page: anguschildprotection.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 17 March 2010