Background
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.
Advice in relation to coronavirus
Our top priority during this difficult time remains the safety and wellbeing of Safeguarders, as well as children and families and partners. We are in continuing communication with the Scottish Government, SCRA and Children’s Hearings Scotland to maximise resilience, plan for contingencies and minimise risk.
Updates and information can be found here.
We hope you find these pages useful and feel free to get in touch with the team if you have any questions.
Safeguarder Fees and Expenses
We have recently updated the paperwork for Safeguarder fees and expenses and remind all Safeguarders to use the up to date forms when submitting claims. Please click here to visit the fees and expenses section of our website and to access up to date claim forms and guidance.
Contacting the Safeguarders Panel Team
We are currently working remotely due to Government advice, with very limited access to office and incoming mail. Please contact us by email where possible to avoid delay.
Telephone number: 0345 604 4296
Email: safeguarderspanel@children1st.org.uk
Address:
Safeguarders Panel Team
Children 1st
83 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 1AT
