Based on the successful original, Children’s Rights, this resource has been extensively revised and updated, and now offers a highly effective means of stimulating discussion and promoting a fuller awareness of children’s rights and choices in contemporary society.

This resource equips group facilitators with everything they need to lead sessions to explore the issues around children’s rights in the context of professional groups in health, education and social work. The pack includes historical developments and current law and covers important developments such as the Children Act 1989, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Human Rights Act 1998. It provides a dynamic and interactive way to learn about children’s rights as a practical and enjoyable group exercise.

The pack includes a set of laminated rights cards, which are the main focus of the exercise, together with a detailed handbook containing:
* Notes for facilitators
* Guidelines on using the rights cards as a group exercise or for individual learning
* Case histories raising questions of children’s rights
* Background material on topical current debates
* Coverage of children’s rights in the context of professional groups in health, education and social work
* This flexible resource can be used in a variety of settings.

It also contains background and supporting knowledge for anti-discriminatory practice, or to those teaching citizenship as part of the National Curriculum in schools. 

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

Vital information for: teachers and trainers in the fields of education, health and social work but is designed for use by anyone who wants to introduce the complex issue of children’s rights in an informative and challenging way.