...) professionals. The training was based on the Lundy model of child participation. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was undertaken of staff completing the training. Within the sample of professionals surveyed, various work contexts were represented. Findings Reported benefits...

...Noor Ismael; Khader Almhdawi; Ala’a Jaber; Saddam Kana'an; Sana'a Al Shlool Purpose This study aims to investigate the differences in participation patterns between children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and children with typical development (TD) in Jordan. Design/methodology/approach...

...Edel Tierney; Leonor Rodriguez; Danielle Kennan; Carmel Devaney; Bernadine Brady; John Canavan; Cormac Forkan; Anne Cassidy; Pat Malone; Caroline McGregor Purpose Participation is the active involvement of children and young people in decision-making regarding issues that affect their lives...

... recommendations through action plans according to this framework. Design/methodology/approach Workshops were facilitated with a total of 54 participants from different disciplines. The framework addressed safety and child-centredness, quality of care, resilience-building in schools and communities, enhancing...

...Dan; David; Evie; Ollie; Donna Thomas; Cath Larkins Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore young researchers perspectives on children and young people’s research, participation and protection. Design/methodology/approach The paper is co-authored by young people and academics involved...

...Geraldine Brady; Anita Franklin Purpose In the UK, the Children and Families Act aims to create one assessment process for children with special educational needs or disability, through Education, Health and Care Plans. It also aims for greater participation from children and young people...

...Elsie Whittington Purpose Research within the fields of youth sexuality and safeguarding, and ethical governance more broadly, has traditionally prioritised risk aversion over the rights of young people to participate in and shape research. This excludes younger people from setting agendas...

...Clive Diaz; Hayley Pert; Nigel Patrick Thomas Purpose The research reported here forms part of a study of children’s participation in children in care reviews and decision making in one local authority in England. The purpose of this paper is to outline the views of 11 social workers and 8...

... control as a result of the abuse they have experienced and the subsequent criminal justice processes in which they are required to engage (Beckett and Warrington, 2015 ; Hallett, 2016). In recognition of this young people’s participation is seen as increasingly important within CSE policy and many...

...Melina Czymoniewicz-Klippel; Ryan Chesnut; Jennifer DiNallo; Daniel Perkins Purpose Employing brief, low-intensity, face-to-face parenting programs can result in improvements in parenting and child behavior; however, their usefulness is often limited by low participation rates. Online technologies...

... of the role of the Independent Reviewing Officer are discussed from the child s perspective and in the light of the subsequent Children and Young Persons Act 2008. Key words Children Act 1989; children s rights; participation Introduction The Children Act 1989 remains the key legislation for children in care...