I want to understand how regularly collecting and monitoring appropriate information on children and young people can help to support their rights, particularly for children and young people whose rights are at risk

Informed

1) Scenario - NHS Board Using Data to Improve Practice

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

A two page pdf detailing a scenario where a NHS board is improving their data gathering practice to further realise children's rights. Useful for individuals looking for examples of data gathering to support children's rights.

2) Making decisions using a children's human rights approach

JustRight Scotland

A resource to help workers make decisions that respect, protect and fulfil children's rights. It is designed for use individually, in training, for complex cases and during reviews or supervision.

3) Data sharing and Informed children

Information Commissioner's Office

The Information Commissioner's Office website with information about sharing children and young people's data while respecting their rights. Useful for individuals looking to understand children's rights in relation to data sharing.

Skilled

1) Equality Evidence Finder

Scottish Government

Equality evidence gathered by the Scottish Government and its agencies can be explored by the theme children and families and the protected characteristics. Using existing relevant data, which has the correct permissions for re-use will allow organisations to concentrate resources on filling data gaps.

2) Using Children's Information: A guide

Information Commissioner's Office

An Information Commissioner's Office website page which details what to consider what handling children and young people's information. Useful for individuals looking for a checklist to consider when handling children and young people's information.

3) Collecting Equality Data

Scottish Government

A Scottish Government website with guidance on collecting different equality data. Useful for individuals looking to gather information on groups of children and young people whose rights are at risk.

Enhanced

1) Children’s Rights Indicators: International Approaches

Mihaela Manole, CELCIS

A 15 page pdf version of a presentation on international approaches to child rights indicators. Useful for individuals and organisations thinking about collecting data to support children's rights.

2) Data: A New Direction – a child rights response

Sonia Livingstone, Kruakae Pothong

An academic article detailing how to strengthen data collection to support children and young people's best interests. Useful for individuals looking to understand this aspect of children's rights practice.

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