Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment stage 1 screening

Which groups of children and young people are currently or will be affected by the relevant proposal?

We anticipate that the Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-2025 will result in improvements to the equality evidence base across a range of characteristics, including evidence collected from and about children and young people. There are expected to be positive indirect impacts on the development of inclusive policies that tackle inequality experienced by children and young people through the provision of more robust evidence.

Based on the actions included in the strategy, mentioned above, certain groups that might be most influenced by the indirect impact of the strategy include (but are not limited to):

• care experienced children and young people
• children and young people living in poverty
• children and young people accessing NHS Weight Management Services

Declaration

Is a Stage 2 Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment required?

Explanation why CRWIA is not required: The Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-2025 provides a vision and principles for equality evidence improvement over the next years and an action plan that will be taken forward by analysts across the Scottish Government and NRS. While some indirect impacts of the Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-2025 have been identified and considered, our view is that these should be further explored as actions are taken forward and specific policies are developed using the evidence generated to ensure a comprehensive assessment of their impact on children’s rights and wellbeing.

Sign & Date

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Jon Hunter 17/03/2023

CRWIA author, if different from policy lead, Signature & Date of Sign Off: Maisy Best 17/03/2023

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Mick Wilson, 17/03/2023

Date SGLD contacted: Contact with SGLD throughout the strategy development process. Sign off from SGLD on 17/03/2023.