CHILDREN’S
Head of service, NSPCC Scotland Ensuring children and families get the support they need in times of difficulty is vital and Scotland is leading the way in child protection.
The Named Person policy has not been without controversy and the NSPCC have supported the principle behind it as part of the wider Children and Young People Act and the Getting It Right For Every Child approach.
However, we have recognised concerns about its practical implementation. As such, we welcomed the Government’s acknowledgement last week that more needs to be done to improve the delivery of the new legislation.
As with all major developments in child protection, it’s important the Government continue to subject it to proper scrutiny and examine how it is actually being implemented in practice.
As a partnership of charities who support thousands of parents including single parents, adoptive parents, families affected by disability and others, we have welcomed the Named Person proposals.
We believe it is a way that children and families can access support at the earliest opportunity.
For too many parents, not knowing where to go for help or how to negotiate a complex network of services when they are faced with a difficult problem with their child often only adds to their stress.
We welcome the Named Person’s role as a single point of contact and someone who’ll look out for children and families.
Chief executive, Aberlour Children’s Charity