Creating Our Lives
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
Care experienced children worked with The Centre for Children and Young People’s Participation and directed research that informed national guidelines
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng205/evidence/supplement-3-executive-summary-creating-our-lives-pdf-9263086095
The place is called:
England
Date
1/1/2020
31/3/2021
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young parents
Health Inequalities: Peer Research into the role of communities
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
We worked with 15 young peer researchers in two areas of high deprivation to explore how the areas that they grow up in affect health and wellbeing and contribute to health inequalities.
The young peer researchers designed their research project, collected data and analysed their findings. We then published a final report detailing their work with a series of recommendations for local and national decision makers.
https://childreninscotland.org.uk/health-inequalities-participative-research-project/
The place is called:
Glasgow and Dundee
Date
1/4/2019
18/3/2021
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Some members of the project identified as having additional support needs
NETWORK OF YOUNG ADVISORS (NYA) – PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN AND THE IMPACT ON THE WORK OF THE OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
We organize consultation meetings with children and young people and focus group discussions aimed at enhancing children’s involvement in decision-making, are considered as being particularly beneficial.
In 2010, the Ombudsman for Children founded the Network of Young Advisors (NYA) as its standing advisory body and a form of child participation. The NYA members act as advisors to and associates of the Ombudsman for Children, but also as ambassadors, communicating information about the work of the NYA and the Ombudsman for Children to their peers and taking steps to ensure that they know their rights and the ways to protect them. Acting within the scope of their role as advisors, they inform the Ombudsman about their views of the place of children in society and problems faced by children in their communities, suggesting ways to solve these problems. In carrying out their advisory role, they work closely with the Ombudsman for Children and the adult staff members of the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, and exchange views and opinions via a closed online forum. Each member of the NYA promotes and argues for his/her own point of view, acts on his/her own behalf, and does not represent any group, school or town. The NYA members are constantly active in the online forum, which enables a constant exchange of opinions between meetings.
http://dijete.hr/en/publications/
The place is called:
Croatia and International
Date
1/1/2010
18/3/2021
Children and Young People’s Panel on Europe
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
Children in Scotland worked in partnership with Together (the Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) to support the engagement of children and young people in decision making about Britain’s exit from the EU.
We supported a group of 19 children and young people aged 8 – 19 to share their views and come up with recommendations for what they wanted to happen as the UK left the EU.
Contact: Chris Ross, Children in Scotland cross@childreninscotland.org.uk
Report launch video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P2xvII-KqA
The place is called:
Across Scotland
Date
20/7/2018
18/12/2020
Changing Gears
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
In 2020 Children in Scotland was asked by Cycling Scotland to explore children and young people’s views and perceptions of cycling and road safety. The project, called Changing Gears, offered 300 children and young people the chance to share their thoughts and experiences and shape future decisions about cycling across Scotland.
Contact: Elaine Kerridge, Children In Scotland (ekerridge@childreninscotland.org.uk)
The place is called:
Scotland
Date
1/5/2020
18/12/2020
JUK
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
We trained young people in Japan as researchers. They did art activities and interviews with other disabled children and young people. We analysed the findings together. We compared the way Japan and the UK are with children’s participation and rights for people with disabilities. We reported to the UN Committee.
The place is called:
Japan and the UK
Date
1/12/2016
Ongoing
Com’ON Cluj-Napoca ‘20
What did we do
We delivered the fourth edition of the participatory budgeting for youth in the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, providing funding for community initiatives proposed by young people for the city in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing the power of decision towards young people about which proposals to receive funding and enabling the informal groups which received funding to implement their own initiatives.
Com’ON Cluj-Napoca website: www.comoncluj.ro
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/comoncluj
Aftermovie: https://fb.watch/4CHXttc–I/
Brochure: https://issuu.com/pontgroup/docs/comon_cluj_2020_brochure
Contact: András Farkas, PONT Group and the Municipality of Cluj-Napoca (andras.farkas@pontgroup.org)
The place is called:
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Date
1/6/2020
1/12/2020
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community engagement, building intergenerational trust, developing the communities of the future
LEAP Cluj
What did we do
We delivered a comprehensive, multi- and inter-disciplinary assessment of the needs and opportunities for young people in the Cluj metropolitan area, guided by an ecosystem view and oriented towards future initiatives stemming from the results of the assessment. The project will deliver an evidence-informed, tech-enabled repository of data, actors and initiatives in the areas of health and well-being, and education and future of work in the Cluj metropolitan area, with a participatory and inclusive approach. Different aspects of the research and the formulation of policy proposals were provided through participatory mechanisms involving young people and stakeholders, too. Data and proposals are put at the base of future action in the Cluj Metro Area during a 10-year lifespan.
LEAP project website: www.leapcluj.ro
Overall presentation of the project (144 seconds): https://www.facebook.com/107986597796223/videos/2632866227026536
LEAP research report: https://leapcluj.ro/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LEAP-Research-Report-2020.pdf
LEAP data repository with report and all underlying background documents: https://leapcluj.ro/data-repository/
LEAP Data visualization: https://leapcluj.ro/visualization/
Contact: András Farkas, PONT Group (andras.farkas@pontgroup.org)
The place is called:
Cluj-Napoca and Cluj Metro Area, Romania
Date
1/1/2020
1/12/2020
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community engagement, building intergenerational trust, developing the communities of the future
Children and (climate) change
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
Academics shared their recent research. We reported on what children have told us and sumarised it in a picture.
The place is called:
Sion
Date
19/10/2020
21/10/2020
UC=MC2
by: Cath Larkins
What did we do
Work with young people in UCan to design this website.
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The place is called:
Preston
Date
1/9/2019
Ongoing
