North East of Scotland Child Protection Committee

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Definition of a 'Child'

For the purposes of the NESCPC Child Protection Guidelines, a child is defined as a person under 16 years of age.

Note: For persons over the age of 16 years there is no requirement to follow the NESCPC guidelines. However, where protective action is thought to be appropriate e.g. vulnerable young person/adult, the agencies involved may find some of the practices and principles underpinning the guidelines provide a helpful framework for considering how best to protect that person.

Also, note that for the purpose of a Significant Case Review, in accordance with Scottish Government guidance on Significant Case Reviews, a child is a person under the age of 18 years.

Contact NESCPC

Any queries about the NESCPC can be directed on 01224 814646 or by e-mailing info@nescpc.org.uk

For contact email addresses within the Child Protection Committee, please view the Contact Network section.

Do not use these contact details to pass on concerns about a child.

Concerned about a child?

For information about how to pass on concerns about a child click here.