Parent or Carer

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If you and your child have recently been involved in a child protection investigation you may be feeling worried or confused.

This section is to help you understand what might happen next.

You might also find it useful to speak to someone such as a Social Worker, Teacher or Health Visitor.  If there is anything in this section that you do not understand or have any questions about, you can ask them to explain.

This section will allow you to find out more about:

What happens next

Initial Child Protection Conferences

Child Protection Register

Core Group

The Review Child Protection Conference

Appeals

If you disagree with any other decision

Complaints

Emergency Child Protection Order

Additional Information

Agencies who may be involved

If you are worried about your/a child

Useful links

Leaflet for Parents

Speak to someone

Social Work Services:
0141 287 8700

Police:
0141 532 3000

Scottish Children's Reporters Administration:
0141 567 7900

Child Line:
0800 1111

Out of Hours Social Work Standby Service:
0800 811 505

What does it mean ...?

Is there a word you don't understand? Then use our   a-z glossary for help.

See our a-z glossary

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