The National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) is essential reading for everyone involved in working with children and families as frontline employees or managers.

You should also be familiar with any protocols set by your own agency or organisation which should be consistent with the National and West of Scotland Guidelines.  These include:

• South Lanarkshire Council Social Work child protection procedures
• South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources child protection guidance
• NHS Lanarkshire Child protection guidance
• South Lanarkshire Council Housing and Technical Resources child protection procedures
• South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture child protection guidance

Please also see the specific risks in child protection section for further information and guidance.