SERVICE DETAILS
Children 1st is contracted by the Scottish Government to manage the national Safeguarders Panel.
Our role includes recruitment and selection, training, managing appointments, complaints and monitoring performance of Safeguarders across Scotland.
We work with the Scottish Government, Safeguarders and all those involved in the Children's Hearings System to ensure that a child's best interests are at the heart of any Children's Hearing or related court proceeding.
Contacting the Safeguarders Panel Team:
- Telephone number: 0345 604 4296
- Email: safeguarderspanel@children1st.org.uk
What is a safeguarder?
A safeguarder is someone appointed by a children’s hearing, or sheriff, to help them make the best decision for a child or young person.
Safeguarders are independent. They are not connected to others involved with the child and they are free to give their view of what they think is in the child’s best interests. Safeguarders always do what they think is best for the child, even if the child or others involved with them do not agree with this.
For children and families
Please see https://www.children1st.org.uk/what-we-do/how-we-help/safeguarders-panel/for-children-and-families for information on safeguarders, as well as links to useful websites.
Becoming a safeguarder
Please see https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/safeguarders-panel/becoming-a-safeguarder
If you would like to note your interest in becoming a safeguarder, please email: safeguarderspanel@children1st.org.uk with your name and email address. This will allow us to keep a record of your details and notify you of any future recruitment drives.
For Safeguarders
Please see https://www.children1st.org.uk/what-we-do/how-we-help/safeguarders-panel/for-safeguarders for useful information and forms for safeguarders. These include the code of conduct, guidance for record-keeping and information about claiming expenses.
