This paper presents an alternative model for enhancing children's participation in decision-making, in line with Article 12.1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The model is based on five levels of participation: 1. Children are listened to. 2. Children are supported in expressing their views. 3. Children’s views are taken into account. 4. Children are involved in decision-making processes. 5. Children share power and responsibility for decision-making. At each level, three stages of commitment are identified: 'openings', 'opportunities' and 'obligations'. The model provides a logical sequence of 15 questions as a tool for planning for participation. The model is an alternative to Hart's 'ladder of participation', which has been influential in the field. However, the new model does not include the three lowest rungs of Hart's model: 'manipulation', 'decoration' and 'tokenism', which are considered levels of non-participation. The model is based on the work of the Article 31 Action Network in the UK and the practice of the Article 31 Children's Consultancy Scheme, which supports children aged 8 to 12 acting as consultants to arts, leisure and cultural organisations. The model is designed to help practitioners explore different aspects of the participation process. It is not intended to replace Hart's model, but may serve as an additional tool for practitioners. The model is based on the idea that children's participation is a right, and that adults have a responsibility to ensure that children's views are taken into account in decision-making. The model is also based on the principle that children's participation is a process that requires different levels of commitment from individuals and organisations. The model is divided into five levels of participation, each with three stages of commitment. At each level, the model provides a simple question for practitioners to determine their current position and identify the next steps they can take to increase the level of participation. The model is designed to be used in practice, and is intended to help organisations and individuals working with children to enhance children's participation in decision-making. The model is also intended to help practitioners to understand the importance of children's participation and to ensure that children's views are taken into account in decision-making.This paper presents an alternative model for enhancing children's participation in decision-making, in line with Article 12.1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The model is based on five levels of participation: 1. Children are listened to. 2. Children are supported in expressing their views. 3. Children’s views are taken into account. 4. Children are involved in decision-making processes. 5. Children share power and responsibility for decision-making. At each level, three stages of commitment are identified: 'openings', 'opportunities' and 'obligations'. The model provides a logical sequence of 15 questions as a tool for planning for participation. The model is an alternative to Hart's 'ladder of participation', which has been influential in the field. However, the new model does not include the three lowest rungs of Hart's model: 'manipulation', 'decoration' and 'tokenism', which are considered levels of non-participation. The model is based on the work of the Article 31 Action Network in the UK and the practice of the Article 31 Children's Consultancy Scheme, which supports children aged 8 to 12 acting as consultants to arts, leisure and cultural organisations. The model is designed to help practitioners explore different aspects of the participation process. It is not intended to replace Hart's model, but may serve as an additional tool for practitioners. The model is based on the idea that children's participation is a right, and that adults have a responsibility to ensure that children's views are taken into account in decision-making. The model is also based on the principle that children's participation is a process that requires different levels of commitment from individuals and organisations. The model is divided into five levels of participation, each with three stages of commitment. At each level, the model provides a simple question for practitioners to determine their current position and identify the next steps they can take to increase the level of participation. The model is designed to be used in practice, and is intended to help organisations and individuals working with children to enhance children's participation in decision-making. The model is also intended to help practitioners to understand the importance of children's participation and to ensure that children's views are taken into account in decision-making.