I want to be aware of the most appropriate learning and training so I can develop my skills and knowledge to take a children’s human rights approach in my role

Informed

1) Introduction to the UNCRC

JustRight Scotland

A five minute video introducing the UNCRC. Useful for workers who are new to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the topic of human rights. It explains the history of the UNCRC, why children's rights are important, what the UNCRC contains and the five characteristics of children’s rights. It includes direct quotes from members of the Children and Families Panel and their artwork.

2) Introduction to Making the UNCRC Real: Incorporation

JustRight Scotland

Four minute video detailing aspects of incorporation. Useful for workers who are new to the United Nations Convention on the Rights if the Child.

3) Introduction to Making the UNCRC Real: Implementation

JustRight Scotland

Two and a half minute video detailing aspects of implementation. Useful for workers who are new to the United Nations Convention on the Rights if the Child. It explains what respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights means for organisations across Scotland.

4) Children’s rights e-learning

Scottish Government hosted by NHS Education for Scotland

This e-learning is intended to provide a baseline knowledge of what children’s rights are, where they came from, and how they have been developed in laws, policies, and practice. Using interactive activities, participants can test their learning at different stages in the course. It is free to register and the course can be found by putting children’s rights in the search bar.

5) Introductory reading list about children's rights and the UNCRC  

JustRight Scotland, Children's Parliament, Together, JRS Knowhow

This short reading list will help people who are new to children's rights and the UNCRC. It includes videos, guides, websites and e-learning materials.

6) Case Study - Inclusive Communication Training

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights), Aberdeen City Council

A one page pdf case study detailing the work of Aberdeen City Council's Rights Service. Useful for individuals looking for examples of children's rights training in practice.

Skilled

1) Children's Rights for Youth Workers

Youth Link, No Knives Better Lives

A website with a free two hour online course explaining children's rights for youth workers.

2) Children's Rights in Youth Work

Education Scotland

This resource supports knowledge and awareness of the UNCRC for youth work. It could also be used to support other community learning and development stakeholders.

3) Childrens Rights (UNCRC)

NHS Education Scotland

A webpage with training and webinars on children’s rights. The webinars were run for the health sector but can be applied more widely to support children's rights and UNCRC implementation.

4) Child Rights Online Training

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young people

A Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young people website which includes a three minute video and two online training modules. One is an introduction to children's rights, and one is an introduction to child rights impact assessments. Useful for individuals looking for further understanding on these topics or an example of children's rights training.

Enhanced

1) Child Rights Skills and Knowledge Training Plan

JustRight Scotland, Children's Parliament, Together, Observatory on Human Rights of Children - Swansea University, JRS Knowhow

Training Plan to provide support to individuals and organisations to understand children’s rights in relation to their role or sector, so they can learn about children’s rights at a level appropriate for their role or organisation.

2) The Open University and Children in Scotland Learning Portal

Open University, Children in Scotland

A website with a selection of free Open University courses that will support and upskill practitioners working with children and young people. The courses on this portal are designed to be accessible and can be completed any time. It includes courses on children's participation, involving children in research, working in partnership with other organisations, and exploring equality and equity in education.

3) Children's Commissioner For Wales - Training

Children's Commissioner for Wales

The training materials and plans are designed for the legislative context of Wales. The structure and introductory materials to the UNCRC and a children's rights approach will be useful for training planners creating sector specific resources in Scotland.

This is a Scottish Government-funded project. This webpage, and the linked resources within it have not been produced by the Scottish Government and so the Scottish Government cannot guarantee their quality or accuracy. Nothing on this webpage and in its linked resources is intended to constitute legal advice. Readers should seek their own independent legal advice with respect to any legal matter.