Supporting Children’s Rights and Entitlements

Outcome OneThe Children (Scotland) Act

1995PC b) Explain a range of rights and entitlements relating to

children

Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995

Is a law that covers: The rights and responsibilities of

parents and those legally caring for a child

The duties and procedures for organisations such as councils and Social Work Department and the Children’s Hearing System involved in promoting children’s welfare

Key Principles Each child has a right to be treated as an

individual Each child has a right to express their

views if they wish to do so Parents should normally be responsible for

the upbringing of their children and should share that responsibility

Each child has the right to protection from all forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation

There are a number of ideas in the act which influence many decisions and services provided for children and families

The welfare of the child is paramountNo Order PrincipleChildren’s views should be considered when decisions are made about their future

Children’s (Scotland) Act 1995