This systematic literature review aimed to ascertain what participatory methods for young
children have been used in peer-reviewed empirical articles. A systematic literature search …

Although the importance of listening to young children's voices is acknowledged in
international literature, it is not clear whether educational researchers really listen to them …

Being part of a peer group and feeling a sense of belonging increases the well-being of
children in early childhood education and care (ECEC). Still, children face exclusion and …

Shown to be the single most influential factor in children's early learning and development
experiences, quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) teaching has attracted …

This paper explores the processes involved in developing, embedding and sustaining an
ECCE practitioner capacity building programme in the community through an interagency …

Quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) has become an increasing concern in
recent years. The issue has been regularly discussed by different stakeholders. However …

Capturing Children's Meanings in Early Childhood Research and Practice draws together
contemporary research and established theories to produce a unique take on the meanings …

This paper explores young children's voices about their play spaces in one Scottish primary
school. 45 children (ages 5–7 years) participated, choosing from a range of creative …

Migrant adolescents face unique emotional and relational challenges that can hinder their
well-being and development. While prior research has identified many of these challenges …

The ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 12 on
children's right to participate in matters affecting them, provides a rationale for including the …