Scottish Child Protection policy – 'It’s Everybody’s Job to See I’m All Right’ - says that we all have something that we can contribute. Traditionally, the call used to be for ‘experts’ to resolve or avoid the systemic problems and critical incidents that continue to afflict child protection and welfare. Latterly, thinking has begun to develop that suggests that we all have some experience that others might find useful. This complementary approach is underpinned by the widely-known ‘Community of Practice’ concept.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/developingascottishcommunityofpracticeforchildprotection.asp