The Edinburgh Children’s Partnership

Edinburgh Children’s Partnership

Edinburgh’s children and young people enjoy their childhood and achieve their potential.

The Edinburgh Children’s Partnership directs the strategic planning, development and delivery of children and young people’s services on behalf of the Edinburgh Partnership. It is responsible for the delivery of the Children’s Services Plan and reports annually to the board on the plan’s progress.

The Edinburgh Children’s Partnership has its own governance arrangements and is chaired by Colin Briggs, Director of Strategic Planning, NHS Lothian. Membership includes:

  • City of Edinburgh Council
  • Lothian Association of Youth Clubs
  • Circle
  • Barnardo’s
  • Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council
  • Children 1st
  • NHS Lothian
  • Edinburgh Leisure
  • Edinburgh College
  • Police Scotland
  • Scottish Children’s Reporter Association
  • Health Opportunities Team