The Committee resolved to:-
(i) note the new National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021;
(ii) note the new National Guidance for Child Protection Committees undertaking Learning Reviews 2021; and
(iii) note that the Child Protection Committee (CPC) was considering the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 and National Guidance for Child Protection Committees undertaking Learning Reviews 2021 and that any areas requiring local development would be identified and incorporated into local planning overseen by the CPC; and
(iv) instruct the Chief Social Work Officer to provide an update within next year’s CPC Annual Report on progress made implementing the updated National Guidance for Child Protection.