This week the Scottish Parliament is due to debate child protection, after Peter Peacock, minister for education and young people, briefed the cabinet on progress on the audit and review of child protection in Scotland. He said, 'It is everyone's job to make sure our children are all right. It's not just a question for social workers, it's a question for the police, it's a question for health authorities and all the professionals that work within these organisations and many others in our communities.'
Irene Audain, chief executive of the Scottish Out of School Network, welcomed the consultation process and said it was right for the government to take its time in getting new processes right. She said, 'If you are going to consult widely it is going to take time. We tried to consult our members and others that have expertise, not just a few of our staff. It is good that it has taken time, because that means it's owned by more people.'
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
