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ISBN 0 7559 1272 1 (Web only publication)
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Contents

Information about this consultation
Respondent Information Form
The Scottish Executive consultation process

INTRODUCTION
1. WHO IS THIS ADVICE NOTE FOR?
2. WHY ENGAGE WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE?
2.1. Service planning and Best Value
2.2. Local Government in Scotland Act (2003) and Other Statutory Duties
2.3. Scottish Ministers
2.4. The Citizenship Agenda
2.5. Scotland's Children's Commissioner
2.6. Child Protection
2.7. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
2.8. Scrutiny - Audits of Best Value and Community Planning
2.9. Young people want to participate
3. WHAT MAKES FOR EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT?
3.1 Commitment
3.1.1. Sustainable structures and strategic commitment
3.1.2. Resources
3.1.3. Policy proofing
3.1.4. Culture change
3.2 Tailoring your approach
3.2.1. Involving Children
3.2.2. Start from the child's or young person's perspective
3.2.3. Supporting personal development
3.2.4. Managing expectations
3.2.5. Make connections with personal needs
3.2.6. Avoid tokenism
3.3 A safe environment
3.3.1. Child protection
3.3.2. Ethical standards
3.4 National Standards for Community Engagement
Annex A - A series of prompts under the Standards for Community Engagement - INVOLVEMENT, SUPPORT, PLANNING, METHODS, WORKING TOGETHER, SHARING INFORMATION, WORKING WITH OTHERS, IMPROVEMENT, FEEDBACK, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Annex B - Provides examples of existing approaches to engaging children and young people in Scotland and what has been learned from these.
Annex C - Lists organisations and resources offering additional sources of information and advice.

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