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
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
Download - Scotland's Child Internet Safety Action Plan (378kb) |
Download - Community Groups - Child Protection Proforma (23kb) |
Download - Protecting Children in Community Groups April 2007 (280kb) |
Download - Stop It Now! Preventing Abuse Among Children & Young People (295kb) |
Download - 2006 Accord for the Protection of Children in Scottish Sport (277kb) |
Download - Information for families involved in the child protection process (491kb) |
Download - Information for people worried about child abuse (443kb) |

