“The DCYA & Barnardos commissioned a practical guide to

support organisations to enable the participation of children and young

people, aged 8-18, in decision-making”.

PRACTITONER’S TOOLKIT

• Structures for groups of children/young people• Creating a safe & friendly environment• Listening to children & young people• Ways to engage with children & young people– Games– Engaging through discussion– Prioritising Preferences

• Review & Evaluation of participation• Top Tips• Further Resources

• Number of uniform icons throughout text

• Age-appropriate Toolboxes colour-coded & tabbed

• Additional icons indicating tools that are appropriate for wheelchair users and where there are low literacy rates

INTRODUCTION OF

FACILITATORS

WORKSHOPS

1. Overview & Context:

Olivia - YELLOW DOTS

2. Ways to Engage:

Celine – Activities U12 - GOLD STARS

3. Workshop Techniques:

Martin – Activities 13+ - BLUE DOTS

PRACTITONER’S TOOLKIT

WHAT IS YOUR

DEFINITION OF

‘PARTICIPATION’?

DEFINITION OF ‘PARTICIPATION’

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WHAT IS YOUR

DEFINITION OF

‘SELDOM-HEARD’?

DEFINITION OF ‘SELDOM-HEARD’

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“Seldom-heard is a term used to describe children and young

people who have fewer opportunities to participate and/or who encounter more

obstacles when attempting to participate”.