{"id":615,"date":"2024-07-17T16:07:44","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/?page_id=615"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:14:03","slug":"childs-plans-in-dumfries-and-galloway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/childs-plans-in-dumfries-and-galloway\/","title":{"rendered":"Child&#8217;s Plans in Dumfries and Galloway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Child&#8217;s Plan?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/09\/04153328\/QuestionMarks-Plan2024-at-14.52.00-2.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a child or young person has issues that are affecting their <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/getting-it-right-for-every-child-girfec\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/getting-it-right-for-every-child-girfec\/\">wellbeing<\/a>, they can be offered help.\u00a0 A Child\u2019s Plan is a way of recording what needs to happen to help the child, and who will do this, and when they will do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Child\u2019s Plan is agreed with the parent\/carer and the child or young person.&nbsp; You and your child should be fully involved in agreeing the actions in the plan.  Your child has a right to be involved and to have their views listened to and taken seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When might a child need a Child&#8217;s Plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22154140\/kid-drawing-through-magnifier-green-grass-1.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Usually, a child might need a plan if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They need more support than their Health Visitor or School would usually provide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They need a specialist service.&nbsp; Examples of specialist services are Paediatric Nursing Services and Learning Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The child might live in a home with parents\/carers who need support with issues like mental health or disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Child&#8217;s Plan should be made when&#8230;..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A number of different agencies\/professionals are involved with the child and family, and those involved need to know what everyone else is doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it is difficult to work out what is getting in the way of child\u2019s wellbeing and agreeing how to help the child.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the child or young person might have a number of complex issues, and those involved need to agree what to do first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22142911\/6660728_3391265-2.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When the family and services need to be honest and open about the issues facing the child and how they are affecting the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the child is in a complex situation and this needs to be followed closely to make sure that things are improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transition &#8211; when a child is moving from one school or service to another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/06141847\/Designer-4.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan should be reviewed regularly at Child Plan Meetings.  The amount of time between meetings will vary, but typically this would not be more than 3 months.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a Child&#8217;s Plan look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/03\/11141753\/Childsplantemplate-amended-Aug2018.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22164006\/PictureOfChildPlanTemplate-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22164006\/PictureOfChildPlanTemplate-2.jpg 579w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/07\/22164006\/PictureOfChildPlanTemplate-2-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the picture to download a copy of the Child&#8217;s Plan used in Dumfries and Galloway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9h0uvVqNZ0imR0h8KnQC3kM774tMgQpMmcmm6xKMw4tUQThXU0JVTlBISkJCUTNOVjBFOVM2WVMyNC4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/12124723\/NotWorking-letusknow-300x104.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/12124723\/NotWorking-letusknow-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/childrensservicesdirectory\/uploads\/sites\/8815\/2024\/11\/12124723\/NotWorking-letusknow.png 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Child&#8217;s Plan? If a child or young person has issues that are affecting their wellbeing, they can be offered help.\u00a0 A Child\u2019s Plan is a way of recording what needs to happen to help the child, and who will do this, and when they will do it.\u00a0 The Child\u2019s Plan is agreed with the parent\/carer and the child or young person.&nbsp; You and your child should be<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/childs-plans-in-dumfries-and-galloway\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9210,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-615","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9210"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1731,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions\/1731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/childrensservicesdirectory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}