Children's Rights in Youth Work

This resource supports knowledge and awareness of United Nations Conventions of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) for youth work. It could also be used to support other CLD stakeholders. For example, CLD Partnerships, Community Planning Partnerships and elected members.

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This resource supports knowledge and awareness of the United Nations Conventions of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) for youth work. It could also be used to support other CLD stakeholders. For example, CLD Partnerships, Community Planning Partnerships and elected members.

Learning includes an introduction to UNCRC a workshop and train the trainer sessions. The workshop and ‘train the trainer’ sessions run throughout the year. They are supported by Education Scotland and YouthLink Scotland.

Children’s rights in youth work resources:

It is recommended that people participate in a ‘train the trainer’ session before delivering the full three hour professional learning. The introductory session and further resources can be used flexibly to support local discussions and staff teams.

Downloads and further reading

What are Children’s Rights? (PPT)

Why do rights matter? (PPT)

How do we embed rights? (PPT)

Participation booklet (PDF) – This booklet provides further reading on the UNCRC articles.

Activity cards (PDF) – Article cards to support activities.

Activity worksheets (PDF) – Worksheets to support activities.

UNCRC summary (PDF unicef.org.uk)

Children’s Rights – Wakelet

To discuss the resources or bespoke training please get in touch with Susan Epsworth or Julie Beckett at Education Scotland.