Angus McCabe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham and an independent trainer. His background is in play and, more recently, community development in the UK and Eastern Europe. Katrice Horsley is a Freelance Narrative Consultant who specialises in using story in a variety of development settings.

• Introduction 1. Starters [warm-up exercises] 2. Main Courses [more substantial exercises] 3. Puddings [rounding-off exercises]

"Every Child Matters (Children Act, 2004) says that all children and young people should "make a positive contribution": engage in decision making through participation and evaluation. This cookbook is a must for all practitioners working to meet that aim."Debra Gibbs, Director of Fostering Support and Participation Lead, Hampshire Children's Fund"Its great to find something written and set out in such a clear, straightforward and accessible way." Ruth Spencer, Independent Dance Artist"With this Cookbook to hand, it will be difficult for anyone to argue that children cannot be engaged creatively with services. There are lots of ideas and the 'ingredients' at the end and on the associated website make it easy to get started. Some of the recipes could easily be adapted for adults too."Marilyn Taylor, University of the West of England

Angus McCabe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham and an independent trainer. His background is in play and, more recently, community development in the UK and Eastern Europe. Katrice Horsley is a Freelance Narrative Consultant who specialises in using story in a variety of development settings.

• Introduction 1. Starters [warm-up exercises] 2. Main Courses [more substantial exercises] 3. Puddings [rounding-off exercises]

"Every Child Matters (Children Act, 2004) says that all children and young people should "make a positive contribution": engage in decision making through participation and evaluation. This cookbook is a must for all practitioners working to meet that aim."Debra Gibbs, Director of Fostering Support and Participation Lead, Hampshire Children's Fund"Its great to find something written and set out in such a clear, straightforward and accessible way." Ruth Spencer, Independent Dance Artist"With this Cookbook to hand, it will be difficult for anyone to argue that children cannot be engaged creatively with services. There are lots of ideas and the 'ingredients' at the end and on the associated website make it easy to get started. Some of the recipes could easily be adapted for adults too."Marilyn Taylor, University of the West of England

Angus McCabe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham and an independent trainer. His background is in play and, more recently, community development in the UK and Eastern Europe. Katrice Horsley is a Freelance Narrative Consultant who specialises in using story in a variety of development settings.

• Introduction 1. Starters [warm-up exercises] 2. Main Courses [more substantial exercises] 3. Puddings [rounding-off exercises]

"Every Child Matters (Children Act, 2004) says that all children and young people should "make a positive contribution": engage in decision making through participation and evaluation. This cookbook is a must for all practitioners working to meet that aim."Debra Gibbs, Director of Fostering Support and Participation Lead, Hampshire Children's Fund"Its great to find something written and set out in such a clear, straightforward and accessible way." Ruth Spencer, Independent Dance Artist"With this Cookbook to hand, it will be difficult for anyone to argue that children cannot be engaged creatively with services. There are lots of ideas and the 'ingredients' at the end and on the associated website make it easy to get started. Some of the recipes could easily be adapted for adults too."Marilyn Taylor, University of the West of England