The best way of improving outcomes for children and young people is by listening to them and creating services they want and need. This is why Worcestershire's children and young people strategic partnership and new children's services directorate have secured Children's Fund cash to employ a participation and engagement co-ordinator. "This is a very high profile and important post," says the head of youth service, Bridget Cooper. "Every Child Matters and Youth Matters are clear that services must reflect what children...