Children's Hearings Scotland

Scotland takes a different approach to supporting children and young people.

The Children's Hearings System is unique to Scotland.

It brings together care, protection and decision-making in one place.

Each hearing is made up of three trained volunteer Panel Members.

They listen to different perspectives and make important decisions - with the child or young person always at the centre of that decision.

Interested in being part of Scotland's unique care and justice system?

Sign up to find out when applications open for 2026.

https://bit.ly/CHSExpressInterest

Discover what it takes to be a volunteer Panel Member.

Join our online Information Session on Monday 22nd June at 6pm.

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Unique to Scotland, the Children’s Hearings System is here to protect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in making this happen every day.

If you are interested in being part of this community, please register your interest today! https://lnkd.in/e8B85Ens ⬅️

The Children’s Hearings Scotland office won’t be open this bank holiday Monday 15th. We're closed as of 5pm this evening and reopen on Tuesday 16th 9am. ☀️

Being a Panel Member takes training, commitment and dedication- but the positive impact you have on your local community is huge.

👉 Register your interest to discover more about this unique and fulfilling opportunity. https://bit.ly/BecomeAPanelMember

We’ve welcomed lots of new followers recently - so it’s the perfect time to say hello again 👋

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be re-introducing CHS - sharing
who we are, what we do, and why our work matters. For those who’ve been with us
a while, consider it a refresher!

Thank you for being here and in the meantime if you want to find out more about us, visit the website : 👉 www.chscotland.gov.uk

To every CHS volunteer who gives their time, their attention, and their 'why' - thank you.

Thank you for the time spent preparing, the care taken in observing, the work involved in building strong panels - and for the 'why' that drives you all.

This Volunteers’ Week, and every week, we are grateful for everything you do. 💛

A strong panel is a supported panel.

Panel Engagement Leads help bring people together. Learning Champions promote learning opportunities.

Learning Academy Facilitators support our trainers during pre-service training.

Your work helps volunteers feel supported, informed and valued - so they can ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Thank you for keeping our Panel Community strong.

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Strong decision making doesn’t happen in isolation.

Panel Practice Advisers observe hearings, support reflective practice, and help ensure consistency and quality across hearings.

Your role strengthens confidence, learning and fairness — supporting Panel Members so children receive the best possible experience in their hearing.

Thank you for the thoughtful, professional support you provide.

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Panel Members prepare carefully, listen attentively, and take children’s views seriously.

Sometimes it’s just one hearing.

One conversation.

One moment of feeling heard.

That moment can stay with a child long after the hearing ends.

Thank you to our Panel Members for the care, preparation and attention you bring to every hearing.

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