How we go about influencing policy

There are a number of key areas of work undertaken by the policy department in order to develop policy and practice relating to children and young people in Scotland:

• Working closely with government, local authorities and the voluntary sector in developing and implementing policy and legislation in Scotland.
• Regular consultation with Children in Scotland members on national policy issues.
• Regular consultation with children and young people to ensure their voice is heard in the development and implementation of policy and legislation.
• Supporting a range of projects promoting the participation of children, young people and parents in decision making processes and the development and dissemination of policy and practice.
• Working at a local, national and European level, particularly in the area of participation.
• Administering and facilitating a number of groups and forums including the Cross Party Group on Children and Young People in the Scottish Parliament.

Contact details
for this section:

Marion Macleod

Senior Policy and Parliamentary Officer

Telephone:
0131 222 2435

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