Toolkit guide
Topic
ECD
Tools & Frameworks
Best practices
Language
EN
Relevant actions
Action 3
Use it to…
this link reviews the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators associated with the GIRFEC framework.
Where to look in this resource
- Wellbeing indicators (SHANARRI)
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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
Area
2.2
Description

Grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the framework establishes a shared language and a National Practice Model to help public services, third-sector partners, and communities work collaboratively. It utilises eight core wellbeing indicators—known as the SHANARRI indicators (Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, and Included)—and introduces mechanisms like the Child’s Plan to coordinate targeted support. Ultimately, the policy aims to ensure children and families receive the right help from the right people at the right time, prioritising early intervention over compulsory state measures.

Brief description
This webpage outlines Scotland’s national policy framework, Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), which provides a multi-agency approach to promoting, supporting, and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people.
Country
Scotland
Keywords
whole-family wellbeing; multi-agency working; wellbeing indicators; coordinated support; child-centred planning
Resource Title
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)