Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014

96 Assessment of wellbeing S

(1) This section applies where under this Act a person requires to assess whether the wellbeing of a child or young person is being or would be—

(a) promoted,

(b) safeguarded,

(c) supported,

(d) affected, or

(e) subject to an effect.

(2) The person is to assess the wellbeing of the child or young person by reference to the extent to which the child or young person is or, as the case may be, would be—

• Safe,

• Healthy,

• Achieving,

• Nurtured,

• Active,

• Respected,

• Responsible, and

• Included.

(3) The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance on how the matters listed in subsection (2) are to be used to assess the wellbeing of a child or young person.

(4) Before issuing or revising such guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) each local authority,

(b) each health board, and

(c) such other persons as they consider appropriate.

(5) In measuring the wellbeing of a child or young person as mentioned in subsection (2), a person is to have regard to the guidance issued under subsection (3).

(6) The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the list in subsection (2).

(7) Before making an order under subsection (6), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a) each local authority,

(b) each health board, and

(c) such other persons as they consider appropriate.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 96 in force at 1.8.2014 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), Sch.

I2 S. 96 in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2015/61, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.