In this section

• Role of a panel member
• Benefits to employers
• Entitlement to paid time off
• Quotes from Employers

Quotes from Employers

Here are quotes from employers, who have supported their employees' involvement with the Children's Panel:

Air Commodore Nigel Beet, Assistant Chief of Staff Personnel, Headquarters Air Command said:

"The Children’s Panel Campaign provides an important service to Scotland. It is a rewarding commitment for individuals like Flight Sergeant Norton who volunteer their spare time to the campaign. The Royal Air Force encourages its personnel to be involved in wider community life which helps cement the strong bonds that the Royal Air Force enjoys with local communities."

Ian McKay, Royal Mail Group Director of Scottish Affairs said:

"The Children's Panel depends on supportive partnerships between panel members and their employers. Royal Mail is delighted to be part of this and we actively encourage and support our staff to consider community volunteering opportunities such as the Children's Panel. We ensure that employees such as Duncan McLeod, who contribute as panel members have the flexibility needed to train and attend hearings. In return we reap a range of benefits from the new skills that they acquire."

A spokesperson for Standard Life said:

"The Children's Hearing System is unique and so are the development opportunities it provides to volunteers. The skills learned from being a children's panel member are directly transferable into the workplace. It offers a different perspective by working with a range of panel members and professionals to find appropriate solutions for the well-being of children at risk or in trouble.  

At Standard Life we believe this service to be very important and we support our people who choose to be panel members with up to 25 paid days each year."