Routine protective measures in schools, early learning and childcare (ELC) settings and daycare of children's services: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

9. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact of the policy/measure on their rights?

It is essential that the voice of children and young people helps to challenge and to shape decisions about the education system. This is even more important as we incorporate the UNCRC into Scots Law.

The Scottish Government continues to work in collaboration with Young Scot, across their social media channels (TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.) to communicate key messages and to drive children and young people to the Young Scot Coronavirus page to check for the latest support and guidance. In addition, we continue to provide the latest up to date advice and guidance on Parent Club.

For the ELC sector communication continues through a range of channels including regular provider notices (which issue to every childcare setting, programme updates, social media messaging and supplementing of national social marketing communication campaigns.