Steps for Engaging Young Children in Research: A Complete Framework for Participation and Ethics
Developed by the University of Brighton with support from the Bernard van Leer Foundation, this two-volume resource helps development practitioners, NGOs, and researchers engage young children ethically and meaningfully in research and learning. The Guide introduces a six-step framework for participatory, child-centered research, while The Researcher Toolkit provides practical tools, templates, and reflection exercises to bring these principles to life. Together, they promote inclusion, respect, and collaboration—ensuring that children’s voices shape evidence, programmes, and policy.