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1) Children and Families Panel Case Studies
Children’s Parliament
A range of case studies on children with rights at risk.
2) Children's Rights Case Studies
Parent Club
Case studies on the Parent Club showing how children and parents can use the UNCRC to help them deal with different situations. Useful for individuals looking to support families claim their rights.
Skilled
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.
2) Children and young people’s evidence bank
Children in Scotland
Database of reports from Children in Scotland and partners. Includes evidence on rights; culture, media and the arts; participation; poverty; food; inclusion; health and wellbeing; education and learning; additional support for learning; services and places and spaces.
3) Equality and Human Rights Monitor 2023: Is Scotland Fairer?
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Pages 43 – 74 explore progress towards equality for the protected characteristic age. Themes explored include education, child poverty, mental health and youth custody.
4) Mapping the Young Person's Journey: With Young Black and Young People of Colour in Scotland
Intercultural Youth Scotland
A mapping of young Black and young People of Colour's experiences of education and employment in Scotland.
Enhanced
We are sharing some examples of organisations and resources that can support understanding and specialist training on different groups of infants, children, and young people whose rights are at risk. These resources provide insights and connections to further learning opportunities, helping workers seek out training that deepens their understanding of lived experiences and promotes children’s rights in practice.
1) Protecting Children Knowledge Bank
CELCIS
CELCIS provides a knowledge bank of resources related to child protection and safeguarding. It connects professionals with research, policy, and practical guidance to support children who have experienced neglect, abuse, or other adversities.
2) Further Learning and Training Partners
Youth Scotland
Youth Scotland signposts a range of training opportunities delivered by specialist organisations. These cover key topics such as inclusion, mental health, and safeguarding in youth work settings.
3) Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law
University of Strathclyde
This postgraduate course offers in-depth learning on supporting children and young people involved in the justice system, focusing on rights-based approaches and legal frameworks.
4) Working with Unaccompanied Refugee Children
Scottish Refugee Council
The Scottish Refugee Council’s training supports professionals working with unaccompanied refugee children, helping them understand trauma, legal rights, and best practices for ensuring safety and wellbeing.
5) Equalities in Career Education
Education Scotland
This Education Scotland resource is part of a suite of learning materials designed to support inclusive career education as part of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme. It explores how to address equalities within career education, helping professionals understand how to support young people with different backgrounds and experiences, including those facing discrimination or disadvantage. It covers key concepts such as protected characteristics, equity, and inclusive progression pathways.
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.