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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Discover the key insights from the evidence-based plan for addressing poverty report. If you work in education, healthcare, or local government, don’t miss out on the practical how-to guides - full of actionable steps to help improve outcomes. www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc... #ChildrenFirst

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We’re spotlighting the policy recommendations from the next six reports in our series – exploring how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people. Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Over 2024-25, we launched 12 reports exploring how to build a country that works for all children and young people. Many of those messages remain as relevant as ever. Here’s a sneak peek of the first how-to-guide from the next phase of this work - more coming soon.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Here are the key policy recommendations from our first six reports – shaping how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people. These insights remain vital as we look ahead. Which recommendations do you think are most important right now?

Infographic showing policy recommendations from the Autism report.

Infographic showing policy recommendations from the Poverty report.

Infographic showing policy recommendations from the Mental Health report.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Over 2024-25, we launched a series of 12 reports, exploring how we can build a country that works for all children and young people. A year on, many of those messages remain as relevant as ever. We’re looking forward to sharing the next phase of this work soon – watch this space!

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Amazing work - toothPASTE, featured in our Oral Health Report, is a free, online resource developed with parents and professionals to support autistic children’s oral health! Link to the website is here: autismtoothcare.com

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Home | toothPASTE Study

Advice and support for families of young autistic children to care for their teeth and gums.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Yesterday, Professor Mark Mon-Williams attended the House of Commons to contribute to an important discussion on Autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways for children and young people. His insights highlighted the importance of connected datasets and working collaboratively across sectors.

Professor Mark Mon-Williams at the House of Commons

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Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today our year-long Raising the Nation Play Commission into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children publishes its Final Report, #EverythingToPlayFor. It’s time to reclaim childhood with a National Play Strategy for England. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

📣Colleagues’ research on childhood vulnerability features in the latest Times Crime & Justice report! It references Born in Bradford findings and echoes Child of the North recommendations. See how our experts are informing conversations on criminal justice: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

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TCJC Full Report | DocumentCloud

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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

‘Creativity, culture and opportunity’ I made a short film for this brilliant launch event @cfyounglives.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByG...

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CoTN/CfYL Webinar: Creating a culture of inclusive opportunity through arts and creativity

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Our April signpost is live! Highlights include: - The final @childofthenorth.bsky.social report on fostering arts & creativity, - Progress in the criminalisation of cuckooing, - Support offered to local parents & caregivers, - Plus events & more. Discover the latest👉 medium.com/policy-leeds...

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Policy Leeds April signpost

Final Child of the North report, progress in the criminalisation of cuckooing, initiative supports local parents, plus strategy and inquiry…

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The final @n8research.bsky.social, @cfyounglives.bsky.social, @childofthenorth.bsky.social is TODAY! Join here at 4pm to hear all about Creativity, Culture and Opportunity in education settings: tinyurl.com/yc7smy96

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Exciting news! Our Oral Health report authors, @drpeterday.bsky.social & @zmarshman.bsky.social, have made headlines with their groundbreaking research on supervised tooth brushing. This important study highlights the impact of proper dental care! www.youtube.com/watch?v=85IM...

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Should teachers be supervising kids' tooth brushing? | 5 News

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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I made a short film for you 💖

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Thrilled to welcome the @childrenscomm.bsky.social to BRI yesterday! Together, we had an inspiring discussion on improving population health through innovative research and exploring ways to better the lives of children.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

On Wednesday 2nd April we will host the @cfyounglives.bsky.social, @childofthenorth.bsky.social & @n8research.bsky.social webinar discussing the latest Creativity, Culture and Opportunity report. No registration needed - join here on the 02/04 shorturl.at/3fUAv

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Great to see the coverage of the recent CfYL/CoTN report advocating for expanded arts and music education. The proposal includes offering free music or singing lessons for three years for every primary school child who wants to learn! www.itv.com/news/2025-03...

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Our latest report with @cfyounglives.bsky.social @childofthenorth.bsky.social, the final installment of a year-long series, was published last week. It warned the talents of millions of children are being ignored, and called for creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.

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profsimonjjames.bsky.social @profsimonjjames.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

My honour and pleasure to lead on this important review of children’s creativity. Please read and share!!

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Our latest report, part of a year-long series with @cfyounglives.bsky.social, @childofthenorth.bsky.social makes a series of proposals to boost opportunity and stop the pipeline of pop stars, actors and creatives becoming the preserve of the well-off www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc...

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Child of the North 2024/25 Campaign - Report 12 - N8 Research Partnership

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

To learn more about the Child of the North campaign, its series of reports which seek to put the interests and life chances of children and young people at the heart of policymaking, and how delivering on these plans is crucial to Britain’s future, visit tinyurl.com/y28y33p6.

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Child of the North 2024/25 Campaign - N8 Research Partnership

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

To help address these issues, the report’s proposals include expanding arts and music education, including free music or singing lessons for three years for every child who wishes to learn.

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

93% of children are being excluded from arts and cultural education due to a lack of funding in state schools.

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The report highlights the decline in creative subjects offered at GCSE and fall in extracurricular activity

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It argues schools should not merely be places of ‘reading, writing and maths’ but also places where young people can express themselves, explore diverse identities, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to thrive.

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The report calls for a cultural shift to create an inclusive education system with creativity at its heart to boost attainment, tackle the school attendance crisis, and provide the creative industries with the workforce they require.

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

However, the success of the UK’s cultural and creative industries is now seriously imperiled by the wasting of children’s talent, and the educational pipeline that supplied the infrastructure for professional music careers is severely restricted.

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The UK’s creative industry is a true success story – bringing major benefits to the economy. The government estimates that creative industries generated £126bn in gross value added to the economy and employed over two million people in 2022.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

A report launched today by Child of the North - led by @n8research and @_henorth - and @annelongfield’s @Cfyounglives warns the talents of millions of children are being ignored and wasted, and calls for creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Did you know children from the most affluent backgrounds are three times more likely to sing in a choir or play in a band/orchestra 🎻 than children living in deprived areas. Check out our Creativity & Culture report, coming this Friday, for more eye-opening stats like this!

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

What percentage of children are being excluded from arts and cultural education due to a lack of funding in state schools? 🌟 64% 🌟 20% 🌟 93% 📊 Show results

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Place Matters @placematters.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Yesterday Bradford Birth to 19 hosted our #EarlyYears Community of Practice! We saw how their joined up model links early years provision, teacher training, family support, and research creating local and national impact. Thanks @caerbradford.bsky.social 50 Things to Do, CAER, EALC for a great day

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profsimonjjames.bsky.social @profsimonjjames.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

New creativity report - much work has gone into this!

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Mark your calendars 📅 On the 14th March the final report focusing on creativity & the arts to help create a culture that fosters inclusivity will be released!

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Exciting things coming soon! Only 10 days till the 12TH and FINAL N8/CoTN/CfYL report is released🙌 Keep your eyes peeled for more👀

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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Enrichment activities, such as sports or arts clubs, boost attendance and should be a guarantee for all pupils, @cfyoung.bsky.social says. + @annelongfield.bsky.social said it could also help to develop "a more inclusive education system that benefits every child". www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Enrichment activities key to boosting attendance, think tank says

Report calls for government to introduce an ‘enrichment guarantee’ of at least 80 hours of extracurricular activities per year

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Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Today we’re publishing our Raising The Nation Play Commission interim report. Thanks to the many people who have contributed evidence and given advice. We set out the huge benefits of play, the barriers, and make policy recommendations. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

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Inquiry Report Calls On The Government To Restore School Playtime Amid Warning That Play Is Being Squeezed Out Of Children’s Lives — Play Commission

The Raising the Nation Play Commission, a year-long independent inquiry into why play is critical to the wellbeing of children in England, publishes its Interim Report, ‘State of Play’. The Commission...

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Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The #PutChildrenFirst campaign has released its #IgniteTheSparks film. These young people represent every child who should have unlimited possibilities but may be at risk due to poverty & inequality.It's time policymakers #PutChildrenFirst to tackle health inequality www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYE...

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Put Children First #IgniteTheSparks

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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Dr Megan Wood on the importance of data in tackling the attendance crisis! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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