WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CHILDREN`S PANEL

What happens at a Hearing?

• The purpose of a Hearing is to decide what needs to be done in the best interest of the child.
• In order to make a decision the panel has to discuss the reports, talk to the child and his/her family and discuss with the social worker how the child can be helped.
• Open informal discussion is encouraged.
• The Panel may decide that compulsory measures are not required, that supervision is required at home or away from home or that specialist reports are needed.
• Whatever panel members decide they must give their reasons for that decision.
• Supervision is the responsibility of the Social Work Department.