What is GIRFEC?
The aims for GIRFEC are very simple.
-
Aim 1: Child-focused.
It ensures the child or young person – and their family – is at the centre of decision-making and the support available to them. -
Aim 2: Based on an understanding of the wellbeing of a child.
It looks at a child or young person’s overall wellbeing – how safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible and included they are – so that the right support can be offered at the right time. -
Aim 3: Based on tackling needs early.
It aims to ensure needs are identified as early as possible to avoid bigger concerns or problems developing. -
Aim 4: Requires joined-up working.
It is about children, young people, parents, and the services they need working together in a coordinated way to meet the specific needs and improve their wellbeing.
The National GIRFEC Policy statement can be found here - https://www.gov.scot/publications/getting-right-child-girfec-policy-statement/
