SHANARRI
What is SHANARRI?
Wellbeing (SHANARRI)
The Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) approach supports children and young people so that they can grow up feeling loved, safe and respected and can realise their full potential. At home, in school or the wider community, every child and young person should be:
Safe
Healthy
Achieving
Nurtured
Active
Respected
Responsible
Included
These eight factors are often referred to by their initial letters – SHANARRI.
They are wellbeing indicators which help make it easier for children and families and the people working with them to discuss how a child or young person is doing at a point in time and if there is a need for support.
Each child is unique and there is no set level of wellbeing that children should achieve. Wellbeing is influenced by children’s individual experiences and changing needs as they grow.
Having the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health, access to suitable healthcare and support in learning to make healthy, safe choices
Being supported and guided in learning and in the development of skills, confidence and self-esteem, at home, in school and in the community.
Having a nurturing place to live in a family setting, with additional help if needed, or, where possible, in a suitable care setting
Having opportunities to take part in activities such as play, recreation and sport, which contribute to healthy growth and development, at home, in school and in the community.
Having the opportunity, along with carers, to be heard and involved in decisions that affect them.
Having opportunities and encouragement to play active and responsible roles at home, in school and in the community, and where necessary, having appropriate guidance and supervision, and being involved in decisions that affect them.
Having help to overcome social, educational, physical and economic inequalities, and being accepted as part of the community in which they live and learn.