The Children's Panel - The Children's Panel

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Applications for

Children's Panel membership

are now CLOSED.

This year over 1,500 people applied

If you were one of them - thank you!

If you would like to register your interest in applying for the Children's Panel in 2018, please click on the 'REGISTER YOUR INTEREST' button above, select an area and complete your details. We will then contact you prior to applications opening again next summer.

Thank you for your interest.

About the Children's Panel

Children's Panel members make vital decisions about vulnerable children and young people who are in need of care or who have offended, at a children's hearing. Each hearing is a lay tribunal involving three members of the panel and must consist of at least one man and one woman.

CASE STUDY - KIERAN

Kieran was 12 years old when he came to the attention of the Children's Hearings System for offending and having problems at school. At the root of Kieran's problems was the fact that his mother was abusive towards him. As a result, he was referred to the Children's Reporter on grounds of lack of parental care.

READ HIS STORY

Hear from panel members

Meet some of our panel members and hear about their experiences

Watch their films

Find out what it is like to be a Children’s Panel member

Getting involved won't just change a child's life, it'll change yours too. Read about the experiences of some of our Children's Panel members.

Read their stories

2,500 PANEL MEMBERS
In 32
authorities across Scotland

Gain leadership skills,
make a difference
to young people

Our Locations

We recruit panel members all across Scotland. To become a Children's Panel member you must either live or work in that local authority area. To find out about the opportunities in your area, please select your local authority from the list below.

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