Attributes of Article 31

Data is collected and disaggregated by prohibited grounds for discrimination, including age, sex, ethnicity, disability, when applicable

Rest and leisure

Play and recreation

Cultural life and the arts

Creating appropriate and equal opportunities for enjoyment of Article 31 rights

Structural

Indicators

as an indication of commitment to take action, refers to the existence of institutions and policies and laws aligned with the international child rights laws and for the realisation of children’s rights

1. State has introduced legislation, supported by a national play strategy, to guarantee Article 31 rights, including a ‘principle of sufficiency’, whereby all children are provided with sufficient opportunity, time and space to exercise those rights.

2. State has introduced legislation and regulations requiring buildings, facilities, equipment and services for play, recreation, culture arts and sports to be informed by principles of universal design and children’s specific needs.

3. Regulations are in place to ensure that all schools have areas where children, including children with disabilities, can play and where physical education, sporting and recreation activities can be practised.

4. Regulatory framework in place ensuring safety with regard to all aspects of Article 31 including:

4.1 Safety and accessibility standards for all toys, games, recreational facilities and play equipment

4.2 Appropriate standards and limitations on advertising

4.3 Codes of professional practice in the fields of play, sports, culture and the arts

4.4 Protection and classification systems for media broadcasting and film

4.5 Online safety

5. Legislation is in place guaranteeing protection of the right to rest and leisure, as developmentally appropriate for all ages, and in all circumstances, in both work and educational environments. (Art 32)

6. Legislation is in place imposing obligations on local authorities to provide safe and accessible play and recreational facilities as appropriate for all children of all ages within their community.

7. ^GCRD National school curriculum for both primary and secondary schools (if in place) incorporates provision for culture and the arts, reflecting all cultural and minority ethnic groups living in the State Party.

8. State has reviewed and, where necessary repealed, any legislation impeding the exercise of Article 31 rights, for example, curfews.

Process

Indicators

refers generally to efforts made and actions taken, following on from commitment, and thus to specific activities, resources and/or initiatives in pursuit of rights’ realisation

9. Clear guidelines, supported by sufficient budgets, have been developed for different levels of government, especially for local government, providing targets or yardsticks to be met to realise responsibilities relating to Article 31. (Adapted from A Change to Play Southern Africa)

10. Percentage of schools with appropriate rest, leisure, play, sports, recreational and arts facilities that are age and disability appropriate. (Art 29)

11. Availability of pre and in-service training on importance of play, recreation, rest, leisure and participation in cultural and artistic activities in children’s development for all professionals dealing with children.

12. Percentage of schools, including pre-school, primary and secondary, that provide age appropriate time for rest and leisure within the school day. (Art 29)

13. Number of formal and informal play and recreation centres available for children in local communities

14. Percentage of national/regional arts and culture budget allocated to children’s artistic and cultural activities.

15. Percentage of parents provided, on the birth of their baby, with guidance on the importance of play recreation, rest, leisure and participation in cultural and artistic activities in children’s development.

16. Number of municipalities providing affordable public transport for all children.

Outcome

Indicators

refers to a measurable resultant change either in the “rights environment” or directly in lives of children.

17. Percentage of children reporting that rest and leisure times during the school day are adequate.

18. Percentage of children, including those with disabilities and in institutions, who play outside for at least four hours each week in an adequate environment.

19. Percentage of children, including children with disabilities, who feel that the range and quality of play facilities and spaces they are able to access in their local neighbourhood is adequate.

20. Percentage of children reporting that it is safe to play in their local community.

21. Average number of creative or cultural activities that children participate in within the past 12 months.

22. Number of complaints received by the relevant authorities relating to children’s inadequate access to play, recreation and the arts, in the past 12 months.

23. Number of complaints received by relevant authorities in the past 12 months relating to unsafe or inappropriate experiences by children in the exercise of their Article 31 rights.

24. Percentage of children able to access affordable transport to participate in play, recreation, culture and the arts on a weekly basis.

25. ^GCRD Percentage of parents who value self directed play in the home.