Ask children about future

Ask any group of children their views and the result is always refreshingly honest. The recent 4Children Buzz Survey launched in Shout Out 4Children Week was no exception, with young people more interested in progress on poverty, climate control and an end to conflict than getting more pocket money or living without rules. Involving children in decision making has always been a key aspect of out of school provision. Children are routinely asked their views about programmes, menus, activities and even recruitment of staff. But children are often not involved at the earliest stages in defining and shaping the nature...