This section summarises a theoretical framework for thinking about participation which brings together ideas from the 10 Key Ideas section.
Participation takes time.
It takes time The phases of participation Signposts from theory to practice A theoretical discussion about how to decide what methods to use. The framework is developed from the idea of a ladder of participation discussed in the 10 Key Issues section. The ladder of participation model described in the previous section suggests some levels are better than others. In this framework I suggest it is more of a case of horses for courses - different levels are appropriate in different circumstances. The least you can do is tell people what is planned.