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oneteam1 — 2025-04-01 20:45:11 UTC

Under the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, local authorities are required to publish a Children's Rights Report every three years. This report must detail actions taken during the previous reporting period to ensure compliance with the UNCRC, efforts made to enhance children's rights, and plans for the next reporting period to continue these commitments. Additionally, authorities must produce a child-friendly version of the report to ensure accessibility for younger audiences. The first reporting period concludes on 31 March 2026, with reports to be published as soon as practicable thereafter. Engaging with children, young people, and their caregivers during the report's development is encouraged to accurately reflect their experiences and perspectives.

oneteam1 — 2025-04-01 20:46:13 UTC

The Children’s Rights Report is a statutory requirement under the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which mandates local authorities and certain public bodies to report on how they are upholding and progressing children's rights.

Every three years, local authorities must publish a report detailing:

Actions taken to comply with the UNCRC and improve children’s rights.
Future plans for furthering these commitments.
A child-friendly version to ensure accessibility.

The first reporting period ends on 31 March 2026, and reports must be published as soon as practicable after that. Authorities are encouraged to engage with children, young people, and caregivers to ensure their voices are reflected in the report.

oneteam1 — 2025-04-01 20:47:19 UTC

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)

Under each theme, there is reference to the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Wellbeing Indicators that link most closely to the articles within the specified area.

oneteam1 — 2025-04-01 20:51:16 UTC

The Wellbeing Indicators are:

Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible and Included (sometimes known as SHANARRI).

For example, you will see within ‘Family’ there is reference to ‘nurtured’ and ‘included’, as the articles within ‘Family’ link most closely to these wellbeing indicators.