This report recounts further consultation with children which took place to help shape NCCA’s development of the new curriculum specification for Wellbeing with children from Stages 3 and 4 (Third to Sixth Classes) in four primary schools between April and June 2023.
How a primary school teacher ensures that children are given a voice in decision-making on what happens in the classroom every day.
The paper questions whether existing understanding of children’s participation in early childhood education may extend beyond what is required by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Teachers invariably want to do right by children in their classrooms. Increasingly, this means listening to children and acting on their views. Listening to “student voice” and incorporating children’s views about education in classroom and school decision making is important if we want to encourage authentic forms of belonging, wellbeing, learning, and achievement that really matter to children
This paper explores how and where children can participate in decision making, with a focus on policies and practices in OECD education systems. It outlines key considerations for child participation, including barriers that many systems are struggling to overcome.
This research aimed to evaluate young children’s This article compares democratic participation research in Scottish schools over a 10-year period.
This report presents findings from what children learn in School to make the world a fairer and better place for everyone.
Comhairle na nÓg National Executive developed this survey in response to Comhairle members, who identified their top issue as the need for young people to have a stronger say on what happens in the classroom.
A consultation with young people on the reform of the Junior Cycle took place in November 2010.
Life skills matter – not just points is an important milestone in children and young people having a voice on issues that affect their lives.