Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC): practice guidance 2 – role of the named person

1. Background

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) (see glossary) is the Scottish Government's commitment to provide all children, young people and their families (see glossary) with the right support at the right time - so that every child and young person in Scotland can reach their full potential.

This guidance on the role of the named person (see glossary) is intended for practitioners and service leads who work with children, young people and families.

This guidance aims to clarify who would be the appropriate practitioner to fulfil this role. It is intended to support local authorities and health boards to determine how best to support children and young people through the role of the named person.

It seeks to reassure leaders, managers and practitioners about how GIRFEC should be delivered within the current legislative and policy framework of rights, information sharing, and delivery of supports and services to children, young people and their families.