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Implementing the Inverclyde Rights of the Child (IROC) Award

Last Updated
24 March 2026
Source
Improvement Service-Inverclyde Council

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study

Relevant Driver(s):

2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

2D. Report on progress regularly 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Human Rights Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Elected members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Governance specialists Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

Resource content

A case study describing Inverclyde Council’s development and implementation of the IROC Award, a recognition programme co-designed with children and young people to encourage organisations to embed children’s rights. It covers the award’s four standards, how children are involved in all stages of assessment, the training and charter requirements, and lessons for other organisations.

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