Participation and Co-production

As part of our new strategy (HEAR. INVOLVE. SUPPORT.), we published our guidelines for participation and co-production work in September 2025.

This guidance outlines how we approach participation, all the considerations needed to deliver the best possible practice, and how children and young people will experience it.

The principles are designed to support various forms of engagement with children and young people, with particular relevance for project-specific group work.
The principles will remain the same for participation work which is not time-limited or requires regular commitment by participants, but consideration will need to be given to how they are applied in this context.

Thanks to Children in Scotland for sharing their learning, which we have adapted to reflect our context and existing practice.

Facilitating the Meaningful Participation and Engagement of Babies, Children, and Young People: Our Principles