North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee

Child Protection Committee,
3rd Floor ,
Bridgegate House,
Bridgegate,
Irvine,
KA12 8BD

TEL: 01294 324738
FAX: 01294 324744

WORRIED ABOUT A CHILD?

If you are concerned that a child might be at risk of harm, scroll down for key information and advice that you can download. You should also consider sharing your concern by contacting one of the following:

Social Services - Reception Services

Kilbirnie: 01505 684551
Irvine: 01294 324800
Saltcoats: 01294 605261
Arran: 01770 600742

Strathclyde Police - At any Police Office or at the Ayrshire Public Protection Unit 01563 505092

Standby Social Work (Out of Hours): 0800 811 505

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CHILD PROTECTION?

We have now introduced a self learning pack for staff / volunteers in all statutory and voluntary organisations that work with children and young people in North Ayrshire. Click on the Training Page for a copy.

FREE DISCLOSURE CHECKS FOR VOLUNTARY GROUPS

The Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS) provides FREE disclosures (police checks) for volunteers in the voluntary sector working with children, young people and vulnerable adults at risk. To find out if your voluntary organisation can access this free service, visit their website at: www.crbs.org.uk

On 28 February 2011, the Scottish Government introduced a new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. This is called the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). An information booklet can be downloaded from the list below, and you can find out more about the PVG Scheme by clicking this link: PVG Scheme Information

DOMESTIC ABUSE - THERE'S NO EXCUSE

As many as 1 in 5 women in Scotland will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. This affects children and young people too. Anyone who needs to talk to someone about this should call the Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline FREE on 0800 027 1234 or visit their website at: www.domesticabuse.co.uk