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The Children in Scotland Participation Nework is currently under development. Updated pages will be posted in the coming weeks.

What is the network?

The Participation Network, which is currently made up of 254 members, has formed well-established links between groups and organisations committed to the participation of children and young people in decision-making throughout Scotland.

The Network facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between those working in this field through an e-directory, e-group and an interactive online map of participation projects across Scotland. Members of the Network have also attended and contributed to a variety of policy consultations and responses.

How do I join?

The Participation Network is free of charge and open to any organisation, local or national, voluntary or statutory of any size who actively involve children and young people in the participation of their organisation.

If you would like to join the Participation Network click here to fill in the online application form. For more information about the network please contact Sheona Lawson.

Previous work

Previous bulletins from the project are available to download in pdf. format.

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Previous events held by the Participation Network include The Future's You which gave members of the network, particularly young people, the opportunity to meet with the Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland. Click here to read the report from the The Future's You event.

One Step Beyond

This three year project, funded by the Carnegie UK Trust, provided targeted training for professionals and young people, a young persons’ e-network and increased participation in the policy process at local and national levels.

One Step Beyond will cater for groups and organisations who have evolved past basic participatory techniques and are involving children and young people at more advanced stages of decision-making.

Further details on training can be found in the Training and Events Section.

Contact details
for this section:

Sheona Lawson

Telephone:
0131 222 2412

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The Carnegie UK Trust is the only organisation to focus fully on participation, specialising in research, policy development and piloting innovative projects.