Practice tips on domestic violence-informed support

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

The Safe and Together Institute has put together domestic violence-informed practice observations and tips from the front line of the pandemic. The resource is aimed at practitioners offering support and guidance during the pandemic.

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Connect's family engagement academy

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

Connect has put together a variety of courses to support family engagement touching upon a range of topics such as: engagement in children’s learning, methods to influence family engagement, ways to work with parent councils and more!

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CRIN introduces The Rights Studio

Date: 28th January 2021
Category:
Author: Child Rights International Network (CRIN)

The Rights Studio is a social enterprise, focusing exclusively on experimenting with creative ideas and communicating through art on human rights issues affecting children, young people and future generations.

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New UNCRC incorporation resources

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: Incorporation, Education, including vocational education
Author: University of Edinburgh

Infographics, blogposts and best practice examples have been created to develop an understanding of incorporating the UNCRC into Scots law.

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Clear your head

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: COVID-19
Author: Scottish Government

Because of COVID-19, life can sometimes feel worrying, lonely and uncertain. Scottish Government has put together a website with tips to help you clear your head and connect with others.

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Building Effective Relationships: helping children with learning difficulties thrive at school

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education
Author:

Salvesen Mindroom Centre has developed a guide for children and young people with learning difficulties, parents and teachers on how to build “effective relationships that support learning and wellbeing”. The guide is based on results from a focus group. It provides practical advice on how to best communicate with each other.

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Media Ambassadors 2020 final film released

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: COVID-19, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author:

Together with Media Education , a group of young carers have created an impactful film focusing on who young carers are, their experiences during lockdown and what support they need going forward.

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Teaching resource on the extension of children’s rights in Scotland

Date: 15th January 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education, Additional support for learning
Author:

This resource has been developed by My Rights, My Say in collaboration with children and young people. It aims to help pupils learn about their rights – in particular the extension of children’s rights to those aged 12-15 with additional support needs.

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New child-friendly guide on the Universal Periodic Review

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
Author: Child Rights Connect

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process where countries that are members of the UN Human Rights Council review each other’s human rights situation. The new guide aims to raise awareness and understanding of the UPR among children, empowering them to engage with the process.

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Idea pack for LGBT+ History Month

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT+ History Month kicks off on 1 st February 2020. This idea pack puts together creative ideas of how to develop online content and events to learn about and celebrate LGBT+ rights, and civil rights movements.

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