Research

This research toolkit has been developed to support agencies in organising and implementing child friendly consultations with children and young people aged 5-17 years who have experience of child work, whether paid or unpaid, including chores to help their parents or other caregivers.

This research toolkit includes:

  • Background information about the purpose of the consultations with children, the research questions and proposed relevant consultation tools.
  • Guidance for organising consultation teams, and guidance for applying basic requirements for effective and ethical participation of children.
  • Optional consultation plans.
  • Details descriptions for each of the main consultation activities.
  • Annexes with games and energizers, and other useful resources.

This facilitator’s guide is also accompanied by:

  • Documentation guidelines and Transcription tables.
  • An Information leaflet for participants.
  • An Individual Questionnaire and Consent Form that must be completed for every child who is part of the consultation.
  • A Code of Conduct for facilitators and consultation organisers.
  • An Observation and Documentation Form for consultation organisers.
  • A document with Frequently Asked Questions and responses.
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