UNCRC

Listening to the voice of children is important and we aim to embed a culture of participation that gives all children and young people a voice, and ensures that their views and opinions help influence the decisions we make that affect them and their daily lives.

We'll continue to make sure that children and young people have the chance to be actively involved. This means listening to their opinions, concerns and views, to ensure that we provide services that meet their needs and improve the way we work.

This is done by working with a range of groups such as:

• Pupil Councils/Parliaments
• Scottish Borders Champions Board
• Divergent Perspectives
• The YELL (Youth Engagement Listen to Learn) group
• The Youth Local Action Group
• Scottish Borders Youth Voice
• Scottish Youth Parliament

A multi-agency participation and engagement strategy for children and young people aged 12+ is in the process of being developed, and more information will be shared once it launches in the Autumn.