Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) - Statutory Guidance - Assessment of Wellbeing 2022 – Part 18 (section 96) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014

2. Overview of Key Changes

The refreshed statutory guidance contains a number of key changes throughout the document:

• The guidance has originated from Revised Draft Statutory Guidance published for consultation in December 2015, on Parts 4, 5 and 18 (section 96) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014;
• GIRFEC Values and Principles have been strengthened and are underpinned by the UNCRC, ensuring policy and practice protects, respects and fulfils the rights of all children and young people;
• The revised National Child Protection Practice Guidance 2021 is reflected;
• Clarity is provided regarding named person (see glossary) and lead professional (see glossary). These roles are now defined in policy rather than legislation; and
• Incorporation of The Promise Scotland Plan 2021-24.