Researching Children: Principles and Protocols

Researching Children: Safeguarding, Principles, and Protocols is a practical webinar designed for postgraduate researchers, early-career academics, and professionals planning to work with children or minors in research settings.

Working with children presents unique responsibilities and ethical considerations. Researchers must balance rigorous inquiry with safeguarding, legal compliance, and ethical engagement. This session provides participants with practical strategies to plan, conduct, and manage research involving children safely and productively.

Participants will explore best practices for obtaining consent and assent, managing risk in fieldwork or online contexts, addressing cultural and communication considerations, and establishing clear protocols for unexpected situations. Guidance is framed around real-world research scenarios to ensure participants leave the session equipped with confidence, practical tools, and actionable strategies.

By the end of the session, participants will have a toolkit for ethical and safe research with children, including templates for consent, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.