Participation at CWDC

CWDC has begun the process of establishing a culture of participation, in its own activities and also within the wider children's workforce and is working alongside others to ensure we are doing this properly. Project by project we are looking at the most meaningful and appropriate ways for children and young people to be involved.

CWDC's mission includes making sure the child is at the centre of all services. We want this to be true in our own company.

Principles

Our Participation Strategy is underpinned by the following principles:

1. The participation of children, young people, their parents and families in CWDC is valued and their views are taken seriously.
2. The participation of children, young people, their parents and families in CWDC is a visible commitment that is properly resourced.
3. Children, young people, their parents and families have equal opportunities to participate in the company.

4. The participation of children, young people, their parents and families is supported by policies and standards which are evaluated and monitored.

Strategic Objectives

We are working to build a culture of participation of children, young people, their parents and families in all CWDC activities.

We are working to engage children, young people, their parents and families in CWDC projects, policy development, product development, recruitment and induction of staff, training, communications, research and evaluation using methods that best suit them.  

We want to work with children, young people, their parents and families to work out the best ways to do this.

We will ensure all staff working with children, young people, their parents and families have the necessary skills and understandings required to be effective, and are supported in safe practice by company policies and procedures.

If you'd like to sign up to receive information about future opportunities then email us@cwdcouncil.org.uk

There's some pages on this website for children and young people - have a look!