S. 69C inserted (30.9.2026 for specified purposes) by Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026 (asp 16), ss. 16(2), 70(2); S.S.I. 2026/258, reg. 2, sch.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/8/section/69CChildren and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the rights of children and young people; to make provision about investigations by the Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland; to make provision for and about the provision of services and support for or in relation to children and young people; to make provision for an adoption register; to make provision about children's hearings, detention in secure accommodation and consultation on certain proposals in relation to schools; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-10-02Expert Participation2026-09-30Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014specified provision(s)The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 11) Partial Revocation Order 2016art. 2Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 69AChildren (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 14(2)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 69BChildren (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 15(2)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 71AChildren (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 17(2)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 73(3)(ca)(cb)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 17(3)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 73BChildren (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 19(2)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 59(1A)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 25(3)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 63(A1)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 26(5)(a)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 63(2)(c)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 26(5)(c)(iii)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 63(2A)(2B)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 26(5)(d)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 73(2A)(2B)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 37(5)(a)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 73(5)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 37(5)(b)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 7(2)(ba)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 60(2)(b)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 7(4)(ba)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 60(2)(c)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 12(2)(ba)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 60(6)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 17(3)(ba)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 60(11)(b)(i)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 9(2)(a)(v)-(vii)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 61(2)(a)(ii)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 9(3)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 61(2)(b)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 10(9)(10)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 62(2)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 11(1A)Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026s. 62(3)s. 70(2)Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014s. 50(3)Scottish Languages Act 2025s. 30(2)(b)s. 48(2)PART 12Services in relation to children at risk of becoming looked after, etc.
69CGuidance on family group decision-making services(1)

The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance on family group decision-making services in Scotland.

(2)

A local authority must, when securing the provision of family group decision-making services in its area, have regard to any guidance published under this section.

(3)

Guidance under this section must—

(a)

set out—

(i)

the purpose of family group decision-making,

(ii)

the principles that underpin it,

(iii)

the expectations for how it is to be applied in practice,

(b)

include information on—

(i)

the factors that a local authority should, whether or not a request for family group decision-making services has been made, consider in determining whether to offer family group decision-making services (such as, where appropriate, the views of the child),

(ii)

how family group decision-making services may interact and be used in conjunction with other services provided in respect of children and families, as part of taking a holistic approach to the provision of support,

(iii)

how family group decision-making services support early intervention, family participation in decision-making, and the fulfilment of children’s rights,

(iv)

any measures that the Scottish Ministers consider should be taken to support the availability and quality of family group decision-making services.

(4)

Before issuing or revising guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a)

each local authority,

(b)

other providers of family group decision-making services,

(c)

the Principal Reporter,

(d)

the National Convener of Children’s Hearings Scotland, and

(e)

such other persons as they consider appropriate.