The Child Wellbeing Pathway (CWP) outlines the practice and process Fife Children’s Services Partnership follows to ensure wellbeing needs and concerns are addressed to get it right for all children and young people.
The Getting It Right in Fife Framework (GIRIFF), updated in May 2023 provides the overarching framework which underpins practice for everyone in Fife.
A key language change in the guidance and GIRIFF is a Child Wellbeing Meeting is now referred to as a Team Around the Child (TAC) Meeting.
GIRFEC is designed around four key principles:
A child-focused approach: We’ll put the young person and their family at the centre of all decision-making.
Understanding wellbeing: We’ll look at the child’s wellbeing as a whole to provide appropriate, effective support at the right time.
A preventative approach: We’ll identify needs early so they don’t grow into problems.
A joined-up approach: We’ll work together to consider what help a child requires. We’ll involve only the services needed to minimise unnecessary interruption in family life.
The 5 key "GIRFEC" questions for all professionals are: |
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1) What is getting in the way of this child/young person's wellbeing? |
2) Do I have all the information I need to help this young person? |
3) What can I do now to help this child/young person? |
4) What can my agency do to help this child/young person? |
5) What additional help, if an, may be needed from others? |
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
| Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) | |
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| Practice Guidance 1 | National Practice Model |
| Practice Guidance 2 | named person role |
| Practice Guidance 3 | Lead Professional role |
| Practice Guidance 4 | Information Sharing |
Getting it Right for Every Child Policy Statement 2022.
Childs Plan Practice Statement.
GIRFEC’s background – where it came from and a timeline of how it was developed
GIRFEC is there to support the overall wellbeing of children & young people. It does not replace our existing Child Protection systems and processes. If you suspect a child or young person has been harmed or is at risk of harm, refer to your service’s existing Child Protection processes. For more information about Child Protection visit the Fife Child Protection information on www.fife.gov.uk.
