<P>What are the experiences of children and young people?</P><P>How can we think about the challenges they face?</P><P>What systems and practices can support them?</P><P>How can we develop greater equality, participation and inclusion across diverse settings?</P><P>This second edition of <EM>Equality, Participation and Inclusion 1: Diverse Perspectives</EM> is the first of two <EM>Readers </EM>aimed at people with an interest in issues of equality, participation and inclusion for children and young people. This first <EM>Reader</EM> focuses in particular on the diverse perspectives held by different practitioners and stakeholders. </P><P>Comprising readings taken from the latest research in journal articles, newly commissioned chapters, as well as several chapters from the first edition that retain particular relevance, this fully updated second edition has broadened its focus to consider a greater diversity of perspectives. Whilst exploring how we think about the experiences of childr