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Developing a Children’s Rights Plan in Dumfries and Galloway

Last Updated
24 March 2026
Source
Improvement Service-Dumfries and Galloway Council

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2D. Report on progress regularly 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Health and social care Human Rights Local authorities

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A case study describing how Dumfries and Galloway Council and NHS Dumfries and Galloway jointly developed their 2020–23 Children’s Rights Report and Action Plan. It covers their governance approach, engagement with 771 children and young people, rights audits across services, and reflections on what a consistent approach to children’s rights requires.

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