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16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights

Alternative Future (2015-2017)
Children Children's rights Europe Welfare

A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland

An exciting time to be working on children's rights

Facebook data breach represents 'blatant undermining of children's rights'

Call to prioritise children's rights in Brexit process
Brexit Children's rights Europe News

Put children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform

Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI

Listen, learn and act: New magazine calls for "young voices" to shape the children's sector

Our children and young people's advisory group responds to proposals for Human Rights Act reform
advisory group changing our world human rights human rights act Participation rights young people

Life through a child-rights lens

Funding, rights, travel and trade top concerns for young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe
Brexit Children economy EU Europe funding Participation referendum rights trade travel votes work young people

Child rights or public health? There's no choice

Young citizens: Why learning about freedom of expression and digital rights should start at school

"Stand firm on human rights", civil society groups urge party leaders

Children's voice at heart of new participation and engagement guidelines

25 Calls response: Becoming an 'Unfeartie' is just the first step of learning – join us as we stand up for rights.
25calls

25 Calls response: Child poverty in Scotland is not inevitable. It is a failure of government to fulfil the rights of their citizens

Young Ambassadors and Children's Commissioner call for an end to stigma of food insecurity

Children’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
Additional support Children's rights Legislation

Children’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
Additional support additional support needs Children's rights Legislation

Brexit threat to legal rights of 1 in 10 children
Children's rights Legislation

10 highlights from our Annual Conference 2024

Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland

It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together

Listen to young people to help stop bullying

Education National Improvement Framework: Data gathering must be accurate, considered and purposeful
ASL ASN children and young people Children's rights Consultation response Education Poverty

A time to learn, look beyond – and show common cause
Children's rights conflict crisis environment global humanitarian refugees Ukraine war world worldwide

Announcing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
children and young people Children's rights inclusion

Government ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners report

Covid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusion

Good Food Nation Bill consultation: Supporting the principle of a right to food
Children's rights Food Health Legislation Poverty Wellbeing

Our reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government Wellbeing

New measures to support autistic pupils welcome, but we must not lose momentum
ASL ASN Autism Children's rights Education equality inclusion

Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now"
Children's rights Consultation response Policy UNCRC

"We're not doing well enough on child mental health," First Minister tells young people from across Scotland
Brexit bullying Children's rights Education equality food poverty Inequality Mental Health Participation Poverty

Taking steps towards a more inclusive education system
Additional support Children's rights Legislation

Additional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
ASL Children's rights News Support

Brexit threat to legal rights of 1 in 10 children
Children's rights Legislation

Physical appearance, sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school
Children Children's rights Families Scottish Schools Staff Support Wellbeing

‘Societal issues that undermine young people’s chances compromise gains from early years support’
Children's rights Inequality Poverty Scottish Government

Response to Equally Safe delivery plan: we must educate to prevent
Children's rights Education News Policy Scottish Government

Celebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit
Benefits Brexit Children Children's rights Election Europe Families Jackie Brock Poverty

Celebrate young voters’ impact – and listen to them on Brexit
Agenda Children's rights Election Jackie Brock News Participation

Children in Scotland supports Equal Protection consultation
Children's rights Equal News Scottish Government Wellbeing

Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News Support

Calls for a holistic, preventative approach to tackling health inequalities
Children's rights Health Inequalities News Policy Scottish Parliament

Shared frustration over smacking law reform
Children's rights Jackie Brock News Protection Violence

Education governance proposals risk ‘zero impact’ on attainment gap
Children Children's rights Decision making Education Jackie Brock Scottish Government Scottish Schools Support

29/01/25 - Children's Rights and the UNCRC for Local Authority members

We've made progress on children's rights, but not enough
Children's rights human rights

Children's Rights and UNCRC training

Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland event summary

Our Hearing's, Our Voice workshop presentation - Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland

Licketyspit's workshop presentation - Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland

Children's Parliament keynote and workshop presentations - Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland event

Children in Scotland workshop presentations - Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland event

Scouts Scotland extends human rights learning badge
Children's rights early learning human rights

New rights-focused badge for Scouts
Children's rights rights

State of Children’s Rights report published
Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice

My Rights, My Say

Call 5: 16 and 17 year olds must be able to vote in all UK polls. Brexit proves this is a civil rights issue

Stop excluding children from Brexit dialogue, children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians
Brexit Children Children's rights Jackie Brock

Training & Events

AC24 - Resources

Abbey Stone
stone

Workshops AC24

Programme AC24 - Day Two

Our Trainers & Speakers

David Yule
yule

30th anniversary

ASL Inquiry Education, Children and Young People Committee

Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub

Cutting the cost of the school day
child poverty Children Education Poverty young people

Children’s Hearings Scotland launches new feedback portal
Children's rights the Promise

Investment for new Bairns’ Hoose test sites
child-led Children's rights the Promise youth justice

Interim report on Scotland's domestic abuse law
Children's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rights

Restraint and seclusion in schools
Additional support ASL ASN Children's rights Education

Q&A with Jennifer Lewis: Supporting young carers
ASL Children's rights Mental Health

Young people present key issues to Government
Children's rights climate change Education environment equality Health LGBT Mental Health UNCRC

Age of criminal responsibility increased
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'
age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

Transition to Adulthood Bill to be formally introduced
Children's rights Disability equality transitions

Government criticised for lack of school ventilation strategy
Children's rights Covid-19 Education


No results found.


16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights

A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland

An exciting time to be working on children's rights

Facebook data breach represents 'blatant undermining of children's rights'

Call to prioritise children's rights in Brexit process
Brexit Children's rights Europe News

Put children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform

Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI

Listen, learn and act: New magazine calls for "young voices" to shape the children's sector

Our children and young people's advisory group responds to proposals for Human Rights Act reform
advisory group changing our world human rights human rights act Participation rights young people

Life through a child-rights lens

Funding, rights, travel and trade top concerns for young people in Scotland’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe
Brexit Children economy EU Europe funding Participation referendum rights trade travel votes work young people

Child rights or public health? There's no choice

Young citizens: Why learning about freedom of expression and digital rights should start at school

"Stand firm on human rights", civil society groups urge party leaders

Children's voice at heart of new participation and engagement guidelines

25 Calls response: Becoming an 'Unfeartie' is just the first step of learning – join us as we stand up for rights.
25calls

25 Calls response: Child poverty in Scotland is not inevitable. It is a failure of government to fulfil the rights of their citizens

Young Ambassadors and Children's Commissioner call for an end to stigma of food insecurity

Children’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
Additional support Children's rights Legislation

Children’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
Additional support additional support needs Children's rights Legislation

Brexit threat to legal rights of 1 in 10 children
Children's rights Legislation

10 highlights from our Annual Conference 2024

Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland

It’s not about right or wrong, but about bringing people together

Listen to young people to help stop bullying

Education National Improvement Framework: Data gathering must be accurate, considered and purposeful
ASL ASN children and young people Children's rights Consultation response Education Poverty

A time to learn, look beyond – and show common cause
Children's rights conflict crisis environment global humanitarian refugees Ukraine war world worldwide

Announcing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
children and young people Children's rights inclusion

Government ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners report

Covid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusion

Good Food Nation Bill consultation: Supporting the principle of a right to food
Children's rights Food Health Legislation Poverty Wellbeing

Our reaction to the Programme for Government: family wellbeing fund welcomed but disappointment at lack of progress on child payment level
childcare Children's rights environment equality family support programme for government Wellbeing

New measures to support autistic pupils welcome, but we must not lose momentum
ASL ASN Autism Children's rights Education equality inclusion

Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now"
Children's rights Consultation response Policy UNCRC

"We're not doing well enough on child mental health," First Minister tells young people from across Scotland
Brexit bullying Children's rights Education equality food poverty Inequality Mental Health Participation Poverty

Taking steps towards a more inclusive education system
Additional support Children's rights Legislation

Additional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
ASL Children's rights News Support

Brexit threat to legal rights of 1 in 10 children
Children's rights Legislation

Physical appearance, sexual identity and learning disabilities ‘the key factors’ in bullying at school
Children Children's rights Families Scottish Schools Staff Support Wellbeing

‘Societal issues that undermine young people’s chances compromise gains from early years support’
Children's rights Inequality Poverty Scottish Government

Response to Equally Safe delivery plan: we must educate to prevent
Children's rights Education News Policy Scottish Government

Celebrate young voters' impact - and listen to them on Brexit
Benefits Brexit Children Children's rights Election Europe Families Jackie Brock Poverty

Celebrate young voters’ impact – and listen to them on Brexit
Agenda Children's rights Election Jackie Brock News Participation

Children in Scotland supports Equal Protection consultation
Children's rights Equal News Scottish Government Wellbeing

Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News Support

Calls for a holistic, preventative approach to tackling health inequalities
Children's rights Health Inequalities News Policy Scottish Parliament

Shared frustration over smacking law reform
Children's rights Jackie Brock News Protection Violence

Education governance proposals risk ‘zero impact’ on attainment gap
Children Children's rights Decision making Education Jackie Brock Scottish Government Scottish Schools Support


No results found.


No results found.


No results found.


No results found.


We've made progress on children's rights, but not enough
postChildren's rights human rights

Children's Rights and UNCRC training
post
Making Children's Rights Real Across Scotland event summary
post
Scouts Scotland extends human rights learning badge
postChildren's rights early learning human rights

New rights-focused badge for Scouts
postChildren's rights rights

State of Children’s Rights report published
postChildren's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice

My Rights, My Say
post
Call 5: 16 and 17 year olds must be able to vote in all UK polls. Brexit proves this is a civil rights issue
post
Stop excluding children from Brexit dialogue, children's sector groups and Commissioner tell UK parliamentarians
postBrexit Children Children's rights Jackie Brock

Cutting the cost of the school day
postchild poverty Children Education Poverty young people

Children’s Hearings Scotland launches new feedback portal
postChildren's rights the Promise

Investment for new Bairns’ Hoose test sites
postchild-led Children's rights the Promise youth justice

Interim report on Scotland's domestic abuse law
postChildren's rights domestic abuse relationships women's rights

Restraint and seclusion in schools
postAdditional support ASL ASN Children's rights Education

Q&A with Jennifer Lewis: Supporting young carers
postASL Children's rights Mental Health

Young people present key issues to Government
postChildren's rights climate change Education environment equality Health LGBT Mental Health UNCRC

Age of criminal responsibility increased
postage of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'
postage of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

Transition to Adulthood Bill to be formally introduced
postChildren's rights Disability equality transitions

Government criticised for lack of school ventilation strategy
postChildren's rights Covid-19 Education