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Leadership in East Lothian

Last Updated
24 March 2026
Source
Improvement Service-East Lothian 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 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2B. Create governance frameworks 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Human Rights Local authorities

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Legal & Compliance Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

Resource content

A case study describing how East Lothian Council’s Executive Director led a whole-organisation approach to embedding children’s rights, including establishing a UNCRC Working Group, appointing service-level Champions, conducting a self-assessment against the new legislation, and developing a corporate action plan. Useful for senior leaders seeking to drive children’s rights across all service areas.

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