Getting it right for every child is a Scottish Government policy to change the way adults think and act to help all children and young people grow, develop and reach their full potential.
In 2001, "For Scotland's Children" highlighted the problems caused by a lack of joint working across children's services.
In response to this report, the then Scottish Executive formally introduced the first set of Getting it right principles in October 2004. The principles that were developed called for:
Following a review, the then Scottish Executive published a Plan to implement the Getting it right for every child proposals in June 2006.
In September 2006 five "pathfinders" were launched to test out the Getting it right approach in practice and help inform future national guidance and best practice. Highland Council is a regional pathfinder whilst Falkirk, Clydebank, Edinburgh West and Dumfries and Galloway are acting as pathfinders for children affected by Domestic Abuse.
The Scottish Government has published a guide to Getting it right for every child. This document reflects the operational guidance and documentation developed for the Integrated Assessment Framework implementation in Aberdeenshire.
Click here to go to the Getting it right for every child pages on the Scottish Government website. There is useful guidance and information within these pages.
Getting it Right for Every Child is at the heart of public service reform and underpins other existing policies and procedures across all children's services.
Health For All (HALL 4) moves away from a 'one size fits all' approach towards a greater emphasis on health promotion, primary prevention and targeting effort an active intervention for children and families in greatest need. Getting it Right for Every Child compliments this approach by emphasising appropriate proportionate and timely help based on individual needs.
The Education (Additional Support for Leaning)(Scotland) Act 2004 is a new framework for children and young people who require some additional help with their learning. Children and young people should get the necessary help to achieve their full potential. The ASfL Act also, like GIRFEC, promotes collaborative working among all those supporting children & young people.
Curriculum for Excellence published in November 2004, promotes the aspiration that children and young people should be successful learners; confident individuals; effective contributors to society and responsible citizens. Like GIRFEC, the Curriculum for Excellence wants to enable every child to achieve their potential.
Better Health, Better Care is an action plan which sets out the Scottish Government's programme to deliver a healthier Scotland by helping people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring better, local and faster access to health care.
Protecting Children and Young People: Framework for Standards: This Framework for Standards for child protection has been developed for children and young people, their parents and for all adults and agencies that work with children in Scotland. It translates the commitments made to children in the Children's Charter into practice. This framework was developed from the review of Child Protection practice in Scotland - It's Everyone's job to make sure I'm alright).
Getting our Priorities Right sets out good practice guidance when working with children and families affected by substance misuse.