Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Gita Sharkey Team Leader Rights and Participation Team

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Policy Areas Children’s Rights Children and Young People’s Participation Disabled Children & Young People Child Protection Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)

Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund Criteria Delivery of prevention and early intervention Building parenting and family capacity and skills Contributing to positive and sustained support for children and young people to achieve their potential under the GIRFEC wellbeing indicators

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing High Level Outcomes Children and Young People are experiencing their rights as articulated in the UNCRC Children and Young People are attaining the highest level of wellbeing possible for them as defined by the GIRFEC wellbeing indicators

Children’s Rights Priorities Promotion of awareness and understanding of children’s rights Support for children and families in relation to children’s rights In addition – all applications should demonstrate an awareness and understanding of children’s rights in the services and activities delivered

Children and Young People’s Participation Priorities UNCRC Article 12 – Right to be heard. Supporting CYP in Scotland to become informed and active citizens. Supporting CYP to engage, participate and influence decision making locally and nationally. Connecting decision makers with CYP and raising awareness of good practice in participation and engagement. Activity must engage CYP from a wide range of backgrounds, age groups and geographical areas.

Disabled Children & Young People Priorities Strategic support for disabled children & young people and their families Advice and support for parents, disabled children & young people Provision of specific services that support disabled children & young people and their parents

Child Protection Child Sexual Exploitation Scotland’s National Action Plan to Tackle Child Sexual Exploitation Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve its recommendations National public awareness campaign planned Links to internet safety

Child Protection Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill Stage 2 took place on 16 th June Amendments on presumption of age and independent child trafficking guardians Stage 3 expected in October Strategy is being developed in close consultation with children’s services sector

Child Protection Brock Report – 1 year on 12 recommendations accepted in full Working with partners towards the implementation of all recommendations Strategic leadership summit has been held

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Priorities Promotion of awareness and understanding of wellbeing Support for children and families in getting the right services at the right time Engaging with children and young people