The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that every child has the right to be heard in decisions that affect them. Many young people were unable to vote in the 2016 […]
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Young Brexit Voices: It’s Our Future Too
Children and Young People's Panel on Europe
Report Theme: Rights Participation & Engagement
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 11-30
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
Changing Gears (2020)
Young people's views on bikeability, road safety, health and the environment
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Chris Ross and Elaine Kerridge
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: East Renfrewshire Edinburgh City Falkirk Moray Scottish Borders South Lanarkshire
In 2020 Cycling Scotland and Transport Scotland commissioned Children in Scotland to engage with children and young people about its Bikeability programme and more widely to share their opinions and experiences on road safety and […]
Crown Estate Scotland Corporate Plan (2020-23)
Consultation with children and young people
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Jane Miller and Elaine Kerridge
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 51-100
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
In 2019 Crown Estate Scotland commissioned Children in Scotland to deliver a consultation exercise with children and young people, regarding Crown Estate Scotland’s Draft Corporate Plan 2020-23. From November 2019-January 2020, the views and experiences […]
Children’s views on contact with non-resident fathers in the context of domestic abuse
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
Year Evidence Completed: 2016
Size of Study: 11-30
Location: Scotland-wide
This research briefing focuses on the factors that influence children’s views about contact
“It’s all around you, all the time”
Children's Parliament investigates: an alcohol-free childhood
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Alcohol Focus Scotland Children's Parliament
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 51-100
Location: Edinburgh City
Having been aware of the concerns that children have consistently expressed about alcohol during Children’s Parliament programmes, projects and consultations, Alcohol Focus Scotland asked Children’s Parliament to further explore the views and experiences of children aged 9-11 years old, looking at the impact that alcohol has on children’s lives and what the vision of a childhood free from alcohol might mean for children.
What makes a good Childminder?
A report on the views of children and young people
Report Theme: Childcare & Early Years
Author: Children in Scotland CHANGE: Childcare and Nurture Glasgow East Scottish Childminding Association Jobs & Business Glasgow Clyde Gateway
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 31-50
Location: Glasgow City
The Clyde Gateway Childminding Project (CGCP) aims to create opportunities for residents of the Clyde Gateway area to become Childminders. This in turn will result in more childcare options for local families. The area has an approximate population of 21,000 and there are currently no registered Childminders within the Glasgow City Council part of this boundary. Through careful selection and robust support, the partners aim to recruit and train 20 new Childminders by March 2020.
Summary of engagement with school children 2017/18
A summary by CHANGE
Report Theme: Childcare & Early Years
Author: CHANGE: Childcare and Nurture Glasgow East
Year Evidence Completed: 2017
Size of Study: 11-30
Location: Glasgow City
As part of the project’s ongoing community engagement work, participation and engagement (P&E) sessions were carried out with school-aged children living in the project area to gather their views on childcare.
Summary of engagement with children at Connect 2 OSC Bridgeton
Moving to new premises at Riverbank Primary
Report Theme: Childcare & Early Years
Author: Children in Scotland CHANGE: Childcare and Nurture Glasgow East Connect 2 OSC
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 11-30
Location: Glasgow City
Between October 2018 and February 2019, CHANGE supported the Parent Council of the new Riverbank Primary with the process of identifying an out of school care (OSC) provider to deliver a service from the school. The provider that was successful in its application, Connect 2 OSC services, will be relocating its existing Bridgeton service when the school opens in August 2019.
10,000 Voices
Capturing the voices of over 10,000 young people in Dumfries and Galloway
Report Theme: Places & Spaces
Author: Dumfries & Galloway LEADER Programme Dumfries & Galloway Council Scottish Government Scottish Rural Development Programme The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Youthwork Dumfries & Galloway
Year Evidence Completed: 2018
Size of Study: 5000+
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Dumfries & Galloway
10,000 Voices ran in Dumfries and Galloway for the duration of 2018, and is the largest collection of young people’s views in the region, with all participates aged between 10 and 25.
Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Children and Young People Consultation
Report Theme: Rights
Author: Children in Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 11-30
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
Children in Scotland hosted a children’s rights discussion day with 20 children and young people from across Scotland.