About This Course
Children's Voice is central to the Curriculum for Wales and for Children's Rights. In this day of professional learning, we explore what it really means to embed children's voice in our work in schools. During this online professional learning, we will discuss the links between children's voice, learning, and well-being and explore evidence-based approaches to embedding children's voice in the co-creation of the curriculum. We will present a method of supporting children to lead and conduct their own research in their community to support children's agency and engagement in education.
Who is this course suitable for:
This course is designed for teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders, governors, and school support staff.
Why study this course:
This course will shift children’s voice from principle to practice. It will develop your understanding of what children’s voice really means in practice, moving beyond consultation to true partnership. When children feel heard, their motivation, wellbeing, and relationships are strengthened. This course will explore the challenges of embedding children’s voice in practice and how to balance professional responsibility with pupil agency. You will leave with a method for co-creation of the curriculum that will support children to feel connected with their school and strengthen their ‘cynefin’ – their sense of belonging to their school, their culture, and their local community.
How long does this course take to complete:
This online professional learning will be held in three sessions on the following dates:
Session 1: June 4th 2026: 4pm-6pm
Session 2: June 11th 2026: 4pm-6pm
Session 3: June 18th 2026: 4pm-6pm
Tutor:
Arwyn Roberts
Arwyn Roberts is the Course Director for Childhood and Youth Studies at the North Wales School of Education, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. He has extensive experience in participative research with children and young people aged 7-25. Arwyn is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for young people to shape the decisions that affect their lives, with a particular focus on pupil voice and children’s rights.
Arwyn co-created Children as Researchers (Funky Dragon, 2009), supporting young people to lead their own research and influence change. His professional journey include seven years with Funky Dragon (the Children and Young People’s Assembly for Wales) and work with the Wales Observatory on the Human Rights of Children. Arwyn also leads the Bangor Youth Summits with give children and young people a space to voice their views on the work undertaken by academics on the matters that affect them.
Course Cost
£60 per person
Application
Please register your interest below, and we will be in touch with further information.