Children’s Rights and Participation for Children under 11 Years

Using fun and engaging activities, this course will set out the theoretical and legislative framework for children’s participation in Wales. It will include techniques and practical tools that can be used directly with children on an individual and group basis to include them as widely as possible in decisions that affect their everyday lives.

Learning objectives:

• Gain an understanding of children’s rights in the Welsh context
• What ‘participation’ means for children of different ages
• Have an understanding of the legislation and guidance supporting participation and child centred practice
• Gain skills for working with children
• Identify barriers and possible solutions to participation
• Develop an individual action plan.

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