General Question · S3O-00833 · Session 3
How it will ensure that it delivers on its responsibilities under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN World Programme f…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will ensure that it delivers on its responsibilities under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN World Programme for Human Rights Education to teach children about the human rights of themselves and others.
The answer
The Scottish Governmentsupports the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and theWorld Programme and is committed to giving children knowledge and understandingof their rights and those of others.
Citizenship, includingthe rights and responsibilities of individuals and communities is a key part of the early years and school curriculum.
All teachers in Scotland are also required to show knowledge and understandingof human rights and children’s rights. Both are included in the Standard for InitialTeacher Education and the Standard for Full Registration.
We are currently consideringfurther measures to promote children’s rights in schools and local communities.
Citizenship, includingthe rights and responsibilities of individuals and communities is a key part of the early years and school curriculum.
All teachers in Scotland are also required to show knowledge and understandingof human rights and children’s rights. Both are included in the Standard for InitialTeacher Education and the Standard for Full Registration.
We are currently consideringfurther measures to promote children’s rights in schools and local communities.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3O-00833 by reference.