NPSCO Principle 2

What should children and young people be informed about in relation to their rights?

• Only their rights to speak freely
• All of their rights, including to safety, information, and participation
• Their rights to participate in activities without adult supervision
• Their rights in relation to legal matters only

How should the organisation ensure children and young people’s participation in decision-making?

• By making decisions without consulting them
• By encouraging them to express their views and concerns in a child-friendly manner
• By only involving them in minor decisions
• By allowing them to make all decisions on their own

What is one method for involving children in building a safe environment?

• Exclude them from safety decisions to prevent confusion
• Only involve children if there is a complaint
• Involve them in decisions regarding financial matters only
• Involve them in decision-making regarding their safety

How does the organisation address concerns raised by children?

• By only addressing concerns raised by adults
• By waiting for a crisis before responding
• By taking concerns seriously and responding promptly
• By dismissing concerns until they are proven

What is the role of staff and volunteers in supporting children’s participation?

• To ignore children’s requests if they are inconvenient
• To allow children to make decisions independently of staff and volunteers
• To listen attentively and respond to their concerns
• To discourage participation if it complicates decisions

Why is it important to respect children and young people’s identities and cultures?

• To encourage them to change their identity to fit the organisation
• To avoid any disagreements about their backgrounds
• To build an inclusive, supportive environment and ensure cultural safety
• To make them feel isolated and different