Involving children and young people in developing social care

Methodology

Research, literature and policy review

A review of literature, policy and research relating to participation was undertaken, drawing on data from:

Practice consultation

Consultations with young people and practitioners/managers involved in participation initiatives were undertaken to inform:

Consultation with young people

Consultation with participation managers/practitioners

Identification of case studies

Phase 1: Identification of mapping exercises

Phase 2: Identification of preliminary list of case studies

Phase 3: Identification of final list of case studies