What is Consultation?

The UN Convention on the rights of the child affirms the fact that children and young people have the right to express their views on matters that affect them.

The convention also recognizes your right to form and join associations.

 

Why is consultation important?

In order to ensure that your rights as citizens are acknowledged, and that you are given the opportunity to participate in society as equals, we strive to ensure that you are consulted with and are active participants in society and in our services.

This means that we want to hear what you think about matters that affect you and in particular our four services.

 

Ways to get involved

There are many ways to get involved including:

• Children's Advisory Committees (CAC)
• Junior Advisory Board (JAB)
• National Children's Consultation Programme

 

Would you like more information?

If you would like further information about consulting with and/or building the participation levels of children and young people within your school or organization, please contact us on 01 676 7960 or email ISPCC