About Us

This page provides information on Argyll and Bute Child Protection Committee, as well as the sub groups that work in partnership to improve the quality of Child Protection Services.

What is ABCPC?

Argyll and Bute Child Protection Committee can be viewed as the primary strategic planning mechanism for inter-agency child protection within Argyll and Bute. The Child Protection Committee is made up of senior representatives from across the range of statutory and voluntary organisations in your area concerned with child welfare.

The Child Protection Committee meets on a regular basis to discuss issues of local and national interest concerning the protection of children. The Child Protection Committee also promotes interagency working and training in the field of child protection and ensures that local policies and procedures are in place for responding to child protection concerns.

The main goals for Argyll and Bute Child Protection Committee can be viewed below.

Our Vision

We are committed to doing all we can to ensure that Argyll & Bute’s children grow up safe and protected from harm.

We value:

• The contribution children and young people make to the life of the area.


• The child’s right to protection from harm, as our primary and overriding concern.


• The treatment of children as individuals.


• Treating children and families with respect and dignity.


• The promotion of cultural diversity and equality of opportunity in our communities.

We aim to:

• Achieve the level of service outlined in the Framework for Standards.


• Offer our children the opportunity to live work and play in an environment free from harm or exploitation by others.


• Treat all children with respect.


• Listen to the views of children at all times and treat their concerns seriously.


• Provide the highest quality professional services to children and young people.


• Develop effective inter-agency working practices.


• Support families to safely care for their children.