I want to ensure that children and young people whose rights are at risk can play a full and meaningful part in decisions that affect them through inclusive participation

Informed

1) Alright? – An Animation

Clan Childlaw

An animated video which explores an individual’s struggle to find their place within a complex web of rights, laws and support systems. It outlines small yet impactful details that could improve the process of navigating the legal system, focussing on the individuals working within the support network and how their approach could be refined to better serve the needs of individuals like himself. Useful for individuals working in the criminal justice system.

2) UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award

UNICEF UK

An eight minute video on UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA).

Skilled

1) Children's Right To Be Heard: We're Talking; Are You Listening?

Save The Children

A 15 page pdf which explores factors that inhibit children’s meaningful participation and outlines key takeaways from children on how their participation can lead to outcomes that are more meaningful and impactful. Useful for individuals or organisations looking to involve infants, children and young people in participation.

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) A practical guide to including seldom-heard children & young people in decision-making

Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Dublin / Barnardo’s

A 204 page practical guide to including seldom-heard children and young people in decision-making.

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