(1)A safeguarder appointed in relation to a child by virtue of section 30 must—
(a)except where subsection (2) applies, on being so appointed, prepare a report setting out anything that, in the opinion of the safeguarder, is relevant to the consideration of the matter before the children’s hearing,
(b)so far as reasonably practicable, attend the children’s hearing, and
(c)prepare any report that the safeguarder is required to prepare by a children’s hearing.
(2)This subsection applies where the children’s hearing directs the Principal Reporter under section 93(2)(a) or 94(2)(a) to make an application to the sheriff.