“All staff working in education establishments, including early learning and childcare (ELC) settings, have a key role in the support and protection of children and young people. Day to day professional experience of, and relationship with, children is a fundamental protective factor. All staff must be aware of and must follow child protection procedures”. (P45 National Guidance 2023)
The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (Updated 2023) outlines the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children. The guidance outlines how agencies should collaborate with parents/carers, families and communities to prevent harm and to support the protection children from abuse and neglect.
Within Glasgow, Management Circular 57 provides overall direction to education staff where there are concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. MC57 processes should be followed where there are any child protection or safeguarding concerns relating to a pupil who attends a Glasgow City Council education establishment or a Glasgow City Council partnership nursery placement.
Download MC57 and appendices below:
MC57 Child Protection and Safeguarding – 2025
Appendices:
1 – Summary of MC57 procedures for Public DisplayApp
2 – MC57 Summary of Referral Procedures APP
3 – MC57 Record of Concern App
4 – MC57 NOC and RFA Guidance Notes
5 – MC57 Intimation of NOC – ROC
6 – MC57 Insert for establishment handbook App
7b – MC57 In-term transfer form
