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Impact · Independent evaluations

A Review of the National Participation Standards Charter and Kitemark for children and young people

Freitas, Hayes & Day, Ecorys UK, for the Welsh Government · 2026 · Independent evaluation

Independent review (interviews with public bodies and rights organisations, plus international comparisons) finding the Charter and Kitemark helped organisations take participation seriously, but uptake outside youth and children's services is limited and outcomes of participation are rarely documented.

Section
Independent evaluations
Format
PDF
Access
Open access
Link
gov.wales