During COVID-19

If you are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm from abuse or neglect, then please contact one of the Family Teams in the Care and Learning Service.

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If you have a concern about a child or young person or any other queries and are unsure which number to contact please call one of the numbers below to signpost you to the right person/team:

If you are worried that a child is at immediate risk of harm then phone the Police without delay.

07584 268884

07775 016980

07917 596598

07570 949588

(Mon-Wed only)

Our Vision:

Every child in Highland is protected and safe from harm

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Our Mission:

To consistently implement Highland policies and procedures
in child protection through supporting, training, maintaining
and developing strong communication within voluntary sector
agencies and other childcare organisations.

The Child Protection Toolkit and Guidance for Third Sector Organisations

The ‘Child Protection Toolkit and Guidance for Third Sector Organisations’ has been produced by the Highland Council Child Protection Committee. The toolkit provides tools to help support the recruitment of staff and volunteers, as well as more detailed guidance on child protection issues.

You can download the toolkit from the HCPC website by clicking here.

Or watch our promotional video to learn a little more about the toolkit by clicking here.

About the KCS Reference Group

The KCS Reference Group is a mandated subgroup of the Highland Child Protection Committee (HCPC). We meet quarterly in Inverness or via Teams to network, share news and information updates on Child Protection and related matters and input on behalf of the third sector to the HCPC. Attendance is open to any voluntary organisation working in Highland and you are most welcome to join us and meet local representatives.

Get in touch: [email protected] or 01463 222569