Help every child get the right support at the right time by attending our GIRFEC training
- Area of Work: Children and Young People
- Type: News Item
- Published: 12th March 2026
Did you know that the ALLIANCE offers GIRFEC training to professionals and volunteers?
Everyone has a role in delivering Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC), and as we mark 20 years since the policy was introduced, the ALLIANCE is pleased to share details of our GIRFEC training offer to support professionals and volunteers in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
GIRFEC is Scotland’s national framework and approach to support children and families to get the right help at the right times so that every child can reach their full potential. It focusses on respecting and upholding children’s rights, promoting strong coordination across services, partnership working with and families and a shared commitment to keeping the child at the centre.
Delivered by the ALLIANCE’s Children and Young People programme, our GIRFEC training provides a clear overview of the policy’s principles and values and key components of the GIRFEC approach. Through reflective discussion and peer learning, participants are supported to build their confidence and capability in applying GIRFEC in practice, while exploring what they can influence within their own role to support local implementation.
At our GIRFEC training, you will:
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of the GIRFEC approach
- Learn about the different assessment tools within GIRFEC
- Understand how to promote children, young people and families’ wellbeing by using the GIRFEC approach
- Know where to find further GIRFEC materials and support
Training covers:
- GIRFEC policy context and overview
- Named Person/Lead Professional roles
- National Practice Model
The training is CPD-accredited and can be delivered in person or online to groups or organisations upon request. Bespoke sessions are available to meet participants’ learning needs, and we also run open sessions throughout the year for individual practitioners and small teams.
Feedback from participants of our GIRFEC training includes:
‘I thought the training was excellent. The time allocated for each section was appropriate and the stress free environment and content allowed us to learn effectively.’
‘This training provided great opportunities to network with different professionals and allowed us to share ideas and communicate effectively.’
‘This training was a great reminder of why we do the work we do, with each individual child at the centre of it all.’
For more information, visit the GIRFEC training page and contact the Children and Young People programme by emailing GIRFEC@alliance-scotland.org.uk to find out more and discuss your training needs.
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