The children's minister, Adam Ingram, welcomed the rise in people reporting their concern – part of a "general upward trend" in recent years. Full Article at The Scotsman

The number of young children placed on child protection registers across the north and north-east went up by more than a third last year, according to new figures. Full Article at Press and Journal

The number of youngsters being placed on child protection registers has increased by almost a third, while public concern about children’s welfare is growing, according to new figures from the Scottish government. Full Article at Times Online