These guidelines have been produced for researchers who are contemplating involving children and young people in their research project – whether as participants or in a more active role.
The guidelines set out the National Children's Bureau Research Centre’s general approach to research with children and young people, and provide practical guidance for the researcher, through all stages of the research process from planning to dissemination.
Section 3 focuses on research in which children and young people are participants (that is, as sources of data). Section 4 considers other ways in which children and young people can be involved in the research process
