GIRFEC stands for ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’. This is the Scottish Government-led approach to making sure that all our children and young people – and their parents or carers – can get help and support when needed from birth through to age 18 (or beyond if still in school).
The vast majority of Scotland’s children and young people get the love and support they need from within their families and their wider, local communities. But even the most loving and caring families can sometimes need extra support. The GIRFEC approach aims to make it as easy as possible for any child or young person (and their parents) to get that help or support when they need it.
To access support when needed, part 4 of the Children and Young People Act (Scotland) 2014, states that every child in Scotland has a Named Person, as a single point of contact. This Named Person has a responsibility to provide help and support when asked and can draw together other services if needed, co-ordinating help for the child or parents.
For children under 5 years, the Named Person will usually be the Health Visitor. If you are unsure who your health visitor is, please contact your family doctor or speak to the Head of Centre.
In Cowcaddens Day Nursery, the Lead Professional and key contact for your child(ren) is Vivienne Armstrong, Head of Centre. Please do not hesitate to contact the nursery if you want to speak with your child’s Named Person.
