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Shetland Child Protection Committee deals with arrangements for helping children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of abuse and neglect. It works with others to safeguard children and young people in every part of Shetland.

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Updated Shetland Inter-Agency Child Protection Procedures
[pdf, 1Mb] June 2012

It is everyone’s job to make sure children and young people are alright. If you are concerned about a child’s welfare please tell someone who can help.

These are the phone numbers:

Duty Social Work – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm: 01595 744 421
Duty Social Work – Outside office hours: 01595 69 5611
Police: 01595 69 2110
Children’s Reporter: 0300 200 2200

Child Protection Information...

  • For Everyone

    Everyone

    If you are concerned about a child’s welfare ring one of the above numbers for a professional response. All adults have the responsibility and right to do what is immediately necessary to secure a child or young person’s safety. Read more

  • For Professionals

    Professional

    People working with children and young people, or with adults who may have caring responsibilities for them, need to understand their role in child protection. Use your power to help. Read more

  • For Children & Young People

    Children and young people

    Everyone has the right to be safe - if something is worrying you, talk to a trusted adult, or you can ring one of the numbers above. Read more

  • For Parents And Carers

    Parents and carers

    You have the right and responsibility to bring up your child safely and look out for their welfare. But all parents need help sometimes. Read more

  • For Community Groups

    For Community Groups

    Information and documents to help community groups look after and support children & young people… Child Safe Shetland Read more