Participation

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RESEARCH

Survey of Children and Young People's Participation in Mental Health Services and Services that Impact on Their Mental Health and Well-being.

Through HeadsUpScotland - the national project for children and young peoples mental health, established by the Scottish Executive in 2004 - Children in Scotland is undertaking a study on how public agencies are involving children and young people in mental health services and services that impact on their mental health and wellbeing. The results of this survey will be compiled in a published report, and disseminated through HeadsUpScotland, and the partnership between Barnardos, Penumbra and Children in Scotland. The report will be posted here in due course.

Research has shown that the meaningful involvement of children and young people in decision-making about their own care, and in the planning and design of services that they use, contributes to well-being and good mental health. This research will help to highlight the work required to ensure meaningful involvement in the future.

Promoting the participation of children and young people in decision-making is a key area of work that cuts across the whole of Children in Scotland.

Various projects and consultations have been undertaken to develop the involvement of children and young people at a local and national level. Children in Scotland has engaged with voluntary and statutory agencies to raise the profile of this developing area of work and has particular experience in participation work with children and young people with disabilities.

Context
An overview of policy and legislation relating to the participation of children and young people.
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How to
A good starting point for anyone interested in involving children and young people in decision-making or planning. This section includes principles for good practice as well as ideas for making participation interesting and fun.
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Completed projects

Information about completed projects run by Children in Scotland to promote and facilitate the participation of children and young people in decision making and planning.

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Children and young people's views
Details of consultations that have been carried out with children and young people on a variety of policy issues.
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Participation Network
The Participation Network facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between those working in the field of youth participation throughout Scotland.
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Participation Map
An interactive map giving details of current participation work across Scotland.
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Access All Areas
A three-year project run by Children in Scotland in association with the Scottish Borders Council. It aims to involve pupils with additional support needs in developing plans to improve accessibility in education.
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Participate

Providing quality arts training,stimulating quality information and good practice exchange,and contributing to national policy development on children’s participation in the arts.

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Resources / Links
Useful publications and websites for all those interested in the participation of children and young people.
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