Child Inclusive Mediation involves a family mediator who is trained as a child consultant talking with a child or children as a part of the mediation process in which arrangements are being made for them. The process can provide an important means by which parents can gain an understanding of the views, needs and desires of their child. Subject to the consent of both parents and child, it is the mediator’s decision as to whether Child Inclusive Mediation is appropriate. Generally, it is only suitable for children aged 10 years and above although they may, in exceptional circumstances, be younger. The child can either meet with the mediator who is already working with the parents or as often happens, with a separate mediator. Consultations with a child usually last approximately 45 minutes. Siblings can be seen separately or together depending on what the children themselves prefer. What the child may say to the mediator is completely confidential from anyone else including their parents. Often the child will have something they want the mediator to tell their parents for them to take into consideration when making decisions about them. It is through that process, with the child’s permission, that their voice in then brought into the mediation.