Date: 22nd July 2020
Category: Children of prisoners
Author: Barnardo's

The suspension of prison visits due to COVID-19 has meant more children are visiting loved ones through virtual means. This new resource contains creative ideas to encourage connection through a digital screen - or physical screen in the case of closed visits.

Date: 22nd July 2020
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC
Author: Child Rights Connect

This resource guides children to tell the Committee on the Rights of the Child how their rights and the rights of their peers are respected in their country. It also helps to engage children in ongoing monitoring of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its optional protocols.

Date: 22nd July 2020
Category: Education, including vocational education
Author:

These webinars aim to support children and young people take their next steps after school and offer career advice on a range of topics including college and university applications, online or phone interviews and labour market information.

Date: 22nd July 2020
Category: Bullying
Author:

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has developed a suite of free online training for anyone that works with children and young people. The programme was particularly developed to reduce bullying of disabled children and those with special educational needs but applies to all children. 

Date: 10th July 2020
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author:

This toolkit includes resources and activities for parents and carers to use with children and young people to make the transition back to school smoother. Within the toolkit there is an adapted guide to help parents and carers assist children and young people with learning difficulties to manage any challenges arising from COVID-19.

Date: 10th July 2020
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In the weeks ahead, parents will begin returning to work after lockdown. For children of all ages, the easing of restrictions may create, or heighten, anxieties and fears. This resource offers guidance on how to manage your child’s anxieties.

Date: 10th July 2020
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Child Rights Connect’s new webpage compiles all its child and young person friendly publications together in a range of different languages. These resources aim to enhance child participation and empower children’s human rights defenders across the world.

Date: 10th July 2020
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These free activities and activities support teachers, parents and carers with home or remote learning. The introduce learners to important global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Date: 10th July 2020
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Author: Youthlink Scotland

This guide provides information on opportunities to collaborate with youth work in the COVID-19 Recovery Phase. It is intended to support education authorities and school leaders, reflecting Scottish Government guidance on working with partners, to plan and deliver Curriculum for Excellence in the Recovery Phase, and ensure continuity of learning.

Date: 10th July 2020
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One Parent Families Scotland has gathered advice and tips from single parents and others to help single parents look after themselves, feel less tired and lonely.

Date: 10th July 2020
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The International Telecommunication Union Guidelines on Child Online Protection are a comprehensive set of recommendations for parents, educators and policy makers on how to contribute to the development of a safe and empowering online environment for children and adolescents. These updated Guidelines for children aim to create a space for dialogue between children, their parents and carers, their teacher and educators and their peers, and support children to deal with the potential risks while also empowering them to explore the opportunities of the internet.

Date: 25th June 2020
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities
Author: Zero Tolerance

Play is vital to help children develop their full potential and explore their interests. Therefore, it is important that children’s play is not limited by stereotypes about what boys and girls should do and be. Zero Tolerance has put together resources and play ideas that are stereotype-free and perfect for all genders.

Date: 25th June 2020
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author:

Clear Your Head has produced a wealth of tips and tricks to help children and young people keep moving, create routines, look after themselves, stay in touch and feel calmer.

Date: 25th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, General measures of implementation
Author:

The #PowerOfYouth campaign is a nationwide collaborative effort, which aims to recognise young people for their efforts, empower more young people to make a difference and give opportunities for young people to shape their future. This site is curated by young people, for young people, offering resources to get support, take action, be heard and celebrate their efforts.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Domestic Abuse
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Scottish Women's Aid Young Expert group (Yello!) have created an animation for children and young people who do not feel safe at home during lockdown.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities
Author: Children's Parliament

This newspaper for children includes children's rights-based activities, creative ideas and tips from Members of Children's Parliament on how to keep happy, healthy, safe and connected.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Non-discrimination
Author:

This activity will develop children’s understanding of what is meant by the word discrimination and the impact this can have on different groups.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

These resources support communication and understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement and alleviate children and young people’s nerves about returning to school in the context of COVID-19. The resources are in the form of visuals, which are easy to process and understand for many.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Action for Children

Two toolkits have been created, one for children and young people aged 11-18 years old and one for adults working with them. Each toolkit includes printable activities and ideas to get children and young people writing to express their thoughts and feelings.

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

This podcast shares the latest evidenced-based practice from academics, senior leaders, social workers and experts by experience to improve children’s social care and the outcomes it generates for children and families.