Single Agency Education Chronologies are an important safeguarding and child protection tool that support the early identification of concerns, patterns and emerging risks for children and young people. They provide a concise, factual record of significant events, changes or incidents in a child’s educational experience, helping staff to build a clear picture of wellbeing over time.
In line with Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland, and local Dumfries and Galloway Child Protection Procedures, schools are expected to maintain accurate and up-to-date chronologies for children where there are wellbeing or safeguarding concerns. Effective chronologies support professional judgement, information sharing, assessment, and decision making, ensuring that children’s needs are identified and responded to at the earliest opportunity.
This section provides guidance on the purpose, creation and management of Single Agency Education Chronologies, alongside Dumfries and Galloway expectations for recording, reviewing and quality assuring chronology entries. Staff should ensure that chronology records are factual, relevant and updated promptly to support the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people.
