Capturing the views and experiences of children and young people directly, rather than via others, is increasingly recognised as essential for research, evaluation, and policy and service development.

This book will outline the benefits and challenges of research with children and young people, providing an overview of the theoretical, legal and policy context, and outlining the ethical, methodological and other practical considerations of doing research and evaluation with this age group. It will also cover to use of creative methods and include a chapter on participative research. As well as outlining current knowledge and key issues, the book will include practical examples drawn from the authors’ extensive experience of working with diverse groups of children and young people.

Throughout, practical examples and checklists aid the reader in applying what they read to their own research and evaluation studies.

The book is intended as a practical guide for researchers and research users, commissioners and others with responsibility for, or an interest in, research and evaluation with children and young people.