In 2015 over 2,800 children in Scotland were found to be needing protection from some form of abuse. The named person scheme aims to prevent this. The Scottish government says that a named person will be someone who will be there for parents and their children when they need help and do not know where to go. A named person will usually be a health visitor for a pre-school child and a head teacher or guidance teacher for a child of school age. The scheme was created with the aim of overseeing the welfare and wellbeing of every child in Scotland. The idea was due to be introduced in August 2016 but to date the rollout is currently on hold due to a judgement from the Supreme Court surrounding human rights issues. So far, the scheme is proving to be extremely controversial. Professionals have already expressed concerns about the scheme being too intrusive in family life whereas others say the scheme will improve children's life chances.
Firstly, it has been widely reported that it has been predicted that the plans would spread resources too thinly. Dr Simon knight, a senior youth worker in the city of Glasgow expressed great concerns over the plans saying that "cases of serious harm will inevitably get lost in all the clutter". This means that he, along with many others, feel that serious instances of harm …show more content…
For example, the report showed that there were 50% less children on the child protection register since 2009 and 70% fewer referrals were made to the children's reporter (court service for children). This could be because of an early intervention before something goes terribly wrong in that particular child's life. The report also showed that staff were more confident than they were before 2009 about raising concerns about children that they were worried
Firstly, it has been widely reported that it has been predicted that the plans would spread resources too thinly. Dr Simon knight, a senior youth worker in the city of Glasgow expressed great concerns over the plans saying that "cases of serious harm will inevitably get lost in all the clutter". This means that he, along with many others, feel that serious instances of harm …show more content…
For example, the report showed that there were 50% less children on the child protection register since 2009 and 70% fewer referrals were made to the children's reporter (court service for children). This could be because of an early intervention before something goes terribly wrong in that particular child's life. The report also showed that staff were more confident than they were before 2009 about raising concerns about children that they were worried