Hub na nÓg and the DCEDIY are proud to announce the launch of a toolkit for including children from birth to 5 years in decision-making.

The toolkit provides guidance on how to listen to babies, toddlers and young children and involve them in decision-making on matters that affect their lives. The toolkit is intended to be a useful resource for all adults who work with and support babies, toddlers and young children.

The toolkit is based on the National Framework on the Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making. It is informed by children, adults who work directly with children, and a literature review on methodologies for consulting children from birth to five years that was overseen by an Early Years Working Group, made up of early years educators and specialists. We are very grateful to everyone who contributed to the development of the toolkit.

The toolkit is available to download at https://lnkd.in/ewcQw2EU

To support the launch of the toolkit, we are hosting an e-learning session on Tuesday the 10th of December which will present a comprehensive review of the literature and practice that has informed the development of this toolkit. Registration details are available via Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/e3mHS4Ex