Child Protection Committee,
Cunninghame House,
4th Floor,
Education,
Irvine,
KA12 8EE
Tel - 01294 324 738
We hope you find these links useful. They are provided for your convenience and North Ayrshire Council is not responsible for the content.
Looked After Children and Young People
The Scottish Government have developed a new website for professionals, families and children who are currently "looked after" at home or by the local authority. A very useful site - have a look.
Visit this site at: www.ltscotland.org.uk/lookedafterchildren/
Capability Scotland
Capability Scotland have a website jam packed with information to focus us all on 'Turning Disability into Ability'. A key consideration for everyone.
Visit this site at: www.capability-scotland.org.uk
Survivor Scotland
Survivor Scotland has launched a new website for survivors of childhood Sexual Abuse.
Visit this site at: www.survivorscotland.org.uk
Being A Witness In Scotland
A new website has been developed to support anyone who has been asked to be a witness in criminal or children's hearing court proceedings. Why not take a 'virtual tour' of a court!
Visit this site at: www.witnessessinscotland.com
Kerelaw Independent Inquiry
To find out more about the Inquiry findings, please click here.
Visit this site at: www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Kerelaw
Scottish Child Law Centre
Free legal advise for children and young people. Click on link for details of new FREE text message advice service.
Visit this site at: www.sclc.org.uk
Children 1st
One of Scotland's leading childcare charities whose mission is to give every child n Scotland a safe and secure childhood
Visit this site at: www.children1st.org.uk/index.html
Childline
Childline is the free helpline for children and young peple in the U.K. For further information, click on the link below
Visit this site at: www.childline.org.uk
Parentline
parentline is a confidential telephone counselling service aimed at providing professional counselling and support to people who care for children and young people.
Visit this site at: www.children1st.org.uk/parentline
Barnardos
Barnardo's helps over 120,000 of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people . Click below to find out more.
Visit this site at: www.barnardos.org.uk
Children's Hearing System
Information for Children and Families about the Children's Hearing System in Scotland.
Visit this site at: www.scra.gov.uk
Stop It Now! 0808 1000 900
Stop It Now! believes that it is the responsibility of all adults to take positive action to prevent the sexual abuse of children.
If you are unsure or worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children, our experience advisors are available to discuss your concerns.
Visit this site at: www.stopitnow.org.uk
Facing Homelessness?
Shelter Scotland link full of useful information for those facing homelessness.
Visit this site at: www.scotland.shelter.org.uk
The Hands On Scotland Toolkit
The Hands On Scotland Toolkit is an online resource for anybody working with children and young people.
Visit this site at: www.handsonscotland.co.uk