Our model of participation

By adopting the four principles of the Lundy Model of Participation, CHS will provide space for children’s views, enable their voice, and ensure they have both an audience and influence.

This model is a way of realising Article 12 of the UNCRC. The four elements have an easy to follow order:

Space: Children must be given safe, inclusive opportunities to form and express their view.

Voice: Children must be facilitated to express their view.

Audience: The view must be listened to.

Influence: The view must be acted upon, as appropriate.

There is a strong commitment to participation at CHS, and alongside the Promise and Children’s Hearing’s Redesign reform, now is an exciting time to further embed the voice of lived experience in all areas of our work.