This introductory guide to children’s participation is a must! Listen Up looks at the important issues of both participation and citizenship and is aimed at anyone with responsibility for children. It encourages the involvement of children as much as possible in decisions and activities relevant to them, enhancing skills development that benefits their environment.

Listen Up sets out the background of participation and citizenship, puts forward case studies of where initiatives have been effective and suggests ways and ideas to enable children to be more actively involved in decision making and supported to express their views.