Can Scotland be Brave – Incorporating UNCRC Article 12 in practice
This project investigated how well practitioners, understood and implemented the full obligations of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (‘UNCRC’).
Appendix 1 - Laura Lundy questionnaire
Are children's views actively sought? If yes, please give an example of how this is done?
Yes
No
Examples
Is there a safe space in which children can express themselves freely?
Yes
No
Examples
Give an example of how you include children who are shy or have difficulty expressing themselves?
Yes
No
Examples
Give examples of how you present information to children and young people to help them to understand information they need to make a decision.
Yes
No
Examples
Do children know that they do not have to take part?
Yes
No
Examples
Give some examples of the range of options available to help CYP express their views
Yes
No
Examples
Is there a process for sharing children and young people's views with relevant others? If yes, please share an example
Yes
No
Examples
Do children and young people know who their views are being communicated to?
Yes
No
Examples
How easy is it to share views with someone who has the power to make decisions? Give an example.
Yes
No
Examples
Are you confident that CYP views are considered by those with the power to effect change? If yes, give examples.
Yes
No
Examples
Are there procedures in place that ensure that their views have been taken seriously? If yes, give examples
Yes
No
Examples
Have the children and young people been provided with feedback explaining the reasons for decisions taken? If yes, give examples
Yes
No
Examples
Contact
Email: Charles.laing@gov.scot
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