Children In Highland Are Well Protected

A report on the most far-reaching examination of child protection services in a Scottish local authority area concludes that children and young people in Highland are well protected. Highland was chosen to pilot the inspection by HMIE in recognition of the progress being made in integrating children’s services and agencies and members of the Highland Child Protection Committee are pleased with the findings of the report, published today (Friday).

The inter-agency Highland Child Protection Committee will incorporate recommendations from the report into an action plan and agree timescales to further improve child protection services across the Highlands.

In general, Inspectors found that professionals intervene appropriately to prevent, or take early action against abuse or neglect where there are risks in familities. Effective help was also provided to most children and young people recovering from abuse or neglect.

The inspectors identified the key strengths in Highland as: