I want to recognise and challenge potential concerns about children’s rights, especially those of children and young people whose rights are at risk

Informed

1) Child Friendly Complaints

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

Website containing downloadable versions of Child Friendly Complaints Handling Principles and Child Friendly Complaints Handling Process Guidance made by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. Useful for individuals or organisations looking to put in place a child friendly complaints process.

2) The problems adults don’t see

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights)

An eight page child friendly report which details the state of children's rights in Scotland in 2023. Details the six key issues raised by children and young people: adults realising children’s rights, equality for all, education, mental health, right to food and climate change and the environment. Useful for individuals looking to understand areas of strengths and weakness in children's rights practice in Scotland.

3) Children's Rights: Bullying

Respectme

Website detailing the links between children's rights and bullying. Useful for individuals working directly with children and young people.

4) Scenario - Inclusive Practice in Schools

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

A two page pdf detailing a scenario where a school is training staff to consider children's rights and how to empower children. Useful for individuals working in education.

5) Spotlight on: Young People and Mental Health

Each Other

An illustrated story about young people's journey through mental health and human rights.

Skilled

1) The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland’s Strategic Plan 2024 – 28

The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS)

Poverty, education, mental health, climate change, discrimination and ensuring children are involved in decision-making are all priorities for the CYPCS. The priorities were informed by reviewing evidence and research on children and young people’s views, analysing survey responses from over 5000 on children and young people, online assemblies with 7000 children and young people and direct engagement with 375 on children and young people.

2) Excluded

Each Other

A documentary sharing the experiences of young people excluded from school. It shares the approach of St Roch's school in Glasgow who have developed a more compassionate learning model.

Enhanced

1) Children and Non-discrimination: Inter-disciplinary Textbook

Liebel

A textbook with chapters on combating child discrimination such as discrimination of disabled migrant children and non-typical families. This textbook strives to shed light on discrimination and to highlight the value of equality. Useful for academics and individuals wanting to research this aspect of children's rights.

2) State of Children’s Rights in Scotland 2023

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights)

A 106 page pdf report which details the state of children's rights in Scotland in 2023. Learners can view specific relevant sections on general measures of implementation, general principles, civil rights, violence against children, family environment and alternative care, health and welfare, education, leisure and cultural activities, and special protection measures. Useful for individuals looking to understand the strengths and weakness of their sector.

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