But attitudes are changing. Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, established in 1990, enshrines the right of young people to have a voice on issues that affect them.
Then there is the introduction of compulsory citizenship lessons as part of the national curriculum. And the Education Act 2002 made consultation with young people a statutory requirement in education.
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is also publishing a formal consultation document this month, produced with help from the National Children's Bureau, containing guidance that young people must be involved in the running of the schools they attend (see box below).
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