Resources
Good Practice Guide for Solicitors in the Children’s Hearings System
To promote solicitor best practice in Children’s Hearings in line with what children tell us is important to them and ensure children are aware of their rights to a solicitor.
Hearings for Children – Scottish Government response
The Scottish Government’s response to the Hearings for Children: The report of the Hearings System Working Group.
Online resource
This online resource provides information about roles and responsibilities in the Hearings System.
Partner Information on Participation Rights
Information on the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 for Children’s Hearings as well as information on participation rights.
Top Tips: Good Practice Guide for Solicitors in the Children’s Hearings System
To promote solicitor best practice in Children’s Hearings in line with what children tell us is important to them and ensure children are aware of their rights to a solicitor.
Coronavirus – Children’s Hearings data
Joint reports written by CHS and SCRA, as well as links to the full Scottish Government reports on all the aspects of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
Guidance on Referral
Aimed at giving practical advice to any professional who is considering making a referral to the Reporter. There is also a powerpoint presentation available.
CHIP Minutes
All the latest minutes from CHIP meetings will be posted on the website once they are approved.
OHOV Guide - Seeing beyond the surface: What children and young people wish all adults knew
This guide explores six key themes, brought to life through the voices and creative expressions of children and young people with lived experience of the care system, and the Children’s Hearings System.
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Learning Resources
This section of the CHIP website has been created to share best practice. There are currently three learning packages which you can choose from.
CHIP Vision and Values
This document sets out the strategic vision for the CHIP.
The Children’s Hearings Improvement Partnership
Working together, sharing ideas and co-ordinating our efforts to improve services for children and young people.
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