Jun 11, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
Two new documents have been published on the CHIP website today (Thursday 11 June). One is Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 – Reporting requirements section 4 and schedule 3. The second is a Reporting Requirements Children’s Provisions Data Report – 7 April to 20...
Jun 2, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
Our Hearings, Our Voice (OHOV) has provided an update to CHIP members on its work during the spring. The update, which you can read here, includes the work which has been ongoing to support the young people during the Covid-19 pandemic and the launch of a secure...
May 22, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
Arrangements for reopening Children’s Hearings centres – in common with courts and tribunals buildings – are included in phase 1 of the route map announced by the First Minister on 21 May 2020. No dates or timescales have been set for ‘face to face’ Hearings....
Apr 20, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
Children’s Hearings Scotland and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration have issued a joint update today on virtual Hearings. The update focuses on children, young people and relevant persons being able to participate in the Hearing remotely. You can read the...
Apr 6, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
The Scottish Government has issued guidance on looked after children and children’s hearings following last week’s emergency Coronavirus legislation. The guidance document, which is aimed at stakeholders, gives an overview of key provisions in the Coronavirus...
Mar 27, 2020 | CHIP Latest news
Like every public service, the children’s hearings system is significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This is a summary of the current arrangements that exist at the date of this statement. All SCRA and CHS offices are closed to the public. Almost all our...