Research & co-design with children - a beginner’s guide

Research and co-design with children and young people can be daunting, however with the right preparation this can be meaningful, rewarding and fun (for both participants and facilitators!).

In this session Ali & Jenni will share how to successfully plan, run and interpret creative research and co-design activities with children. You will take away practical methods and processes for safely and inclusively engaging children with a wide range of ages, needs and experiences.

Participant takeaways

• An understanding of the key planning and ethical considerations required when working with children and young people.
• Ideas, inspiration and practical techniques for making research and co-design activities fun and engaging, as well as meaningful, inclusive and rewarding.
• Tips and tricks to build confidence in conducting research and co-design activities with children and young people.
• Strategies to keep children and team members safe, including when navigating sensitive topics.

Themes:
Co-design, beginner’s guide, research & co-design with children / young people, safeguarding & ethics, Inclusion & accessibility.