New e-learning Module - Children's Rights for Youth Workers: An Introduction

Introducing the first course in a new series on children’s rights: Children’s Rights for Youth Workers: An Introduction. The course offers a brief overview of human rights, with a particular focus on children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Explore the fundamental principles that underpin children’s rights and explore how they link with the practice and policy of youth work in Scotland.

Designed specifically for youth workers seeking an introduction or a refresher on children’s rights and the UNCRC, learners will:

• Understand of the concept of children’s rights
• Familiarise yourself with the mechanics of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Reflect of the vital role of youth workers in respecting, protecting, and fulfilling children’s rights
• Explore the connections between children’s rights and relevant Scottish policies and legislation

The course is FREE and can be taken at a time that suits you.