Sometimes as part of a child protection investigation, we will hold an Initial Child Protection Conferences with you and those working with your family to discuss what has been happening for your child
The purpose of the meeting is to:
- share information about a child for whom there are child protection concerns
- jointly assess that information and determine whether there is a likelihood of significant harm that needs to be addressed through a Child Protection Plan
- determine whether or not there is a need to place your child's name on the Child Protection Register
Parents and carers will be invited to attend the meeting. The social worker will invite relevant professionals which may include:
- school staff
- housing staff
- health visitor or school nurse
- nursery staff
- GP
- police
- voluntary organisation workers
- Angus Independent Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service
- criminal justice services
You can bring someone along as support, but the chairperson will decide how involved this person can be in the meeting. It's best to discuss this with your child's social worker beforehand.
Only children who are old enough to understand what is happening, and who will not be upset by the meeting will be able to attend. Please discuss this with your child's social worker.