A Brief Introduction to GIRFEC and SHANARRI
GIRFEC
Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) is the Scottish Government’s drive to improve outcomes for all children. The aim is that all children in Scotland are given every opportunity to develop to their full potential to become confident, responsible, and productive members of society.
Curriculum for Excellence refers to this as the Four Capacities which aim to enable every child to become a:
- successful learner
- confident individual
- responsible citizen
- effective contributor
In order to meet these goals, an agreed definition of wellbeing has been created. It is summarised in the Wellbeing Wheel.
SHANARRI
The acronym SHANARRI is formed from the eight indicators of wellbeing:
- Safe – children are protected from abuse, neglect or harm
- Healthy – children are helped to stay physically and mentally healthy and make healthy, safe choices
- Achieving – children are helped to learn; building skills, confidence & self-esteem
- Nurtured –children are raised in a caring environment
- Active – children have opportunities to take part in many different activities
- Respected – children are given a voice, and involved in the decisions that affect their well being
- Responsible – children take an active role within their schools and communities
- Included – children develop into full members of the communities in which they live and learn
All of these wellbeing indicators are necessary for a child or young person to reach their potential. They are used to record observations, events and concerns and as an aid to creating an individual plan for a child.
For more information, visit the Wellbeing section of the Scottish Government website.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/gettingitright
