Voice of the Baby: Research Summary Reports Phase 1 – Exploring rights-based approaches for participation using the arts with babies and young children from birth – 3 years
Published 2023
Contributors
Author: Starcatchers
Publisher: Starcatchers
Date: 2023
Geographic Coverage: Scotland
Type of Resource: Report
Sector/setting: 0-3 years
Vulnerable groups: Early Years
Developed with children and young people? No
Type of participation: N/A
Availability: Open Access
Keywords: Children, Babies, 0-3 Years, Participation, Rights-based Approaches, Arts
Introduction
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is currently being incorporated into domestic Law in Scotland. In the lead up to incorporation, and as implementation is rolled out, cross-sector organisations, statutory services and government bodies are acknowledging that we must listen to children and young people when it comes to matters that affect their lives; this also includes pre-and non-verbal children.
This Summary Research Report represents Phase 1 of a larger research project. The purpose of Phase 1 was to explore current and emerging rights-based approaches in the arts for children aged birth to 3 in Scotland, with a particular focus on pre- and/or non-verbal children in this age category. The findings from Phase 1 will contribute towards the development of a framework for participation specific to pre-and non-verbal children (Phase 2).
This research represents a partnership project between Starcatchers and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, with funding from Cattanach and Interface.