Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)

'Getting it right for every child' makes sure that if your child needs support the right help will be there at the right time.

If several professionals from different services are involved, one of them will become the Lead Professional:

GIRFEC is a national approach to improving a child's well-being and you can find out more from the Scottish Government website .

Case study - Ryan's story

Ryan's story is a case study which will help you understand what GIRFEC is all about.

Ryan tells how his school and the police work together to make sure that he is safe, healthy and included. It's about how relatively small changes make a big difference for the whole family.

Page last updated: 03/01/2020
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