Talks are underway to "move forward" Scottish Government plans to provide every child with a "named person", after the UK Supreme Court ruled against aspects of the legislation.

Deputy first minister John Swinney has begun discussing how to ensure the successful introduction of the scheme with public sector leaders and charities.

The plans aim to provide vulnerable children and families with a single point of contact for advice, information or support.

However, critics of the scheme claim that it is intrusive, undermines parents and stretches resources too thinly, as it is planned to be a universal service for children and young people under 18.

Following the UK Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday that information-sharing provisions within the legislation were "incompatible" with European human rights law, the Scottish Government has pledged to amend the legislation to provide clarity.

Swinney, who is also education secretary, confirmed the Scottish Government remained committed to the policy and would start work immediately so the necessary legislative amendments could be made.

He said: "Our aim has always been for the named person to provide timely support for children and families. We have always said that as part of that role, we expect that any sharing of personal information should be proportionate and relevant.

"The Supreme Court's ruling makes clear that while the principle of providing a named person for each child does not breach human rights, we need to do further work to ensure those performing the role have greater clarity about sharing information, as required by the Court.

"I have already spoken directly with senior figures from the public and third sectors including NHS, local authorities and Police Scotland to discuss our next steps.

"We will continue these discussions, including with professional bodies, to use the expertise of those working directly with children and families as we move forward with our plans.

"Through our widely-supported approach to early intervention and getting it right for every child, developed over the last decade, and through the named person service specifically, we aim to place the needs of children at the heart of public services."

Swinney added: "As I have made clear, the Government remains absolutely committed to the named person service so we can get it right for every child and ensure families get the right support when they need it."

The Scottish Conservatives, who oppose the policy, accused the Scottish Government of "arrogantly trying to push ahead" with the legislation.

Shadow education secretary Liz Smith said: "The Supreme Court has blown the Named Person scheme out of the water and it's time that the SNP realised that it's time to stop pursuing it.

"Instead of arrogantly trying to push ahead they should listen to the many voices who are saying that this policy is unworkable and unnecessary.

"Nicola Sturgeon needs to accept that she got this one wrong, and that it's time to put the best interests of families in Scotland before her own narrow minded political agenda."