I want to ensure that actions and decisions are effectively communicated as part of accountable practice

Informed

1) Understanding and being understood – the importance of inclusive communications and child-friendly materials

Scottish Government

A blog detailing children's and young people's right to information, how to create child friendly materials, and sharing information. Useful for individuals looking for a brief overview of these issues.

2) Meaningful participation FAQs

The Right Way, Scottish Youth Parliament

Point 10 in the bottom section of this webpage covers what you should do after you’ve engaged young people in decision making. It recommends you use Professor Laura Lundy’s four Fs framework for giving feedback. Also applicable for work with younger children.

Skilled

1) In defence of tokenism? Children's right to participate in collective decision-making

Professor Laura Lundy

Pages 12-13 of this document details Lundy’s four Fs feedback model for working with children: full, (child-)friendly, fast, and tied to a longer-term follow-up process.

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