How to use this toolkit

Please note: This toolkit provides practical resources you can adapt for your organisation. It is designed as a helpful starting point, not as comprehensive legal advice or otherwise. Please consult your own legal advisers and review relevant official guidance for your specific situation.

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For copyright, privacy, accessibility, terms of acceptable use, and legal information, see the dedicated sections at the bottom of this toolkit.

For different user types

New to equality and human rights mainstreaming

1. Start with What is Mainstreaming? and the Six Key Drivers to understand the basics
2. Use the self-assessment tool to identify where you are in your mainstreaming journey.
3. Review The Scottish Context for general information on some of the legal framework
4. Focus on the specific driver actions identified through your self-assessment as priority areas for your organisation.

Experienced practitioners

• Use the toolkit as a reference resource for specific challenges. New resources will be added to the toolkit on a regular basis.
• Access  tools and templates.
• Contribute to the toolkit through submitting case studies and examples. Get in touch with our team at ehrmainstreamingtoolkit@gov.scot.
• Use the toolkit to support colleagues and team development.

Senior leaders:

• Focus on the leadership elements within the Six key Drivers.
• Review case studies for inspiration and learning.
• Champion the toolkit’s use across your organisation.

Practical application

• Adapt tools and templates to your specific context.
• Start small and build gradually.
• Focus on sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
• Measure progress and celebrate successes.