Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Setting the scene
- 2 The contemporary context
- 3 Children’s rights
- 4 Children’s participation and the political agenda
- 5 Children in the community
- 6 Children and professionals
- 7 Involving children in regeneration
- 8 Children’s physical environment
- 9 Planning with children
- References
- Index
Preface
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 July 2022
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Setting the scene
- 2 The contemporary context
- 3 Children’s rights
- 4 Children’s participation and the political agenda
- 5 Children in the community
- 6 Children and professionals
- 7 Involving children in regeneration
- 8 Children’s physical environment
- 9 Planning with children
- References
- Index
Summary
Preparation of this book has been informed by a wide range of local projects, in particular by examples known to us in the city of Leeds and by case studies of children's participation undertaken by consultants in other parts of the country. We make considerable use of both sources throughout the book.
The sources have helped to reinforce some points and to throw new light on others. Above all, however, they have provided a channel for children's voices to be part of the book. The following statements are taken from children's charters which were drawn up by groups in two of the case study areas. They touch on many of the issues and themes addressed in the book:
Adults’ and children's needs are basically the same but it is how they are treated in obtaining what they need that is the difference. There is a communication problem because children aren't treated as seriously as an adult would be in the same situation. This is why there is such a strong borderline between the decision-makers and the young whom the decision will concern. (Bedford Children's Charter)
We feel that children are not aware of what is going on regarding planning and building, especially houses on the green belt as this takes away our playing fields and our rural environment. Once we have found out about plans they have already been completed and further consultation is not taken into account. For example, on a local playing field a popular climbing frame was changed for an ugly plastic replacement. This is much more easily vandalised and is not as popular with children. We feel that for such a project, consultation of local children should take place, the involved age range should have a say in this type of project, eg there could be a competition in a school/library. (Rochdale Children's Charter)
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- Planning with Children for Better CommunitiesThe Challenge to Professionals, pp. ivPublisher: Bristol University PressPrint publication year: 1999