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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How can creative research methods open up the ways of knowing we make possible, and whose knowledge might become visible if we make a little more room for something unexpected? www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/... #CreativeResearch #CreativeResearchMethods #ParticipatoryResearch #CommunityVoice
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What Creative Research Methods Make Possible — Dartington Service Design Lab
23rd September 2026 Research and Design Officer Adira Andlay reflects on what becomes possible when we make room for creativity in our research methods, and whose knowledge we might make visible if ...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join our 'What difference does anti-racist practice make?' webinar on 1st October at 11.30am to explore how anti-racist practice strengthens the quality, relevance and impact of research, design and change efforts. Register: bit.ly/AR-1stOct #AntiRacism #AntiRacistPractice
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How can creative research methods open up the ways of knowing we make possible, and whose knowledge might become visible if we make a little more room for something unexpected? www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/... #CreativeResearch #CreativeResearchMethods #ParticipatoryResearch #CommunityVoice
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What Creative Research Methods Make Possible — Dartington Service Design Lab
23rd September 2026 Research and Design Officer Adira Andlay reflects on what becomes possible when we make room for creativity in our research methods, and whose knowledge we might make visible if ...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is The Convenor. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394... See the full Framework: vist.ly/5hij3... #AntiRacism #AntiRacistResearch
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join our 'What difference does anti-racist practice make?' webinar on 1st October at 11.30am to explore how anti-racist practice strengthens the quality, relevance and impact of research, design and change efforts. Register: bit.ly/AR-1stOct #AntiRacism #AntiRacistPractice
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Work experience is vital in supporting young people to access future employment and opportunities. We’re excited to share an animation for employers, produced with young people in our Kailo project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKbq_IWPrkc #WorkExperience #YouthEmployment #MentalHealth
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our newsletter shares learning from our research, new approaches and tools, as well as invites to future systemic change events. If you're interested in building thriving futures with and for children and young people, join us here: mailchi.mp/3b208a5c9830/sign-up-for…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
💭 How do we strengthen the conditions for meaningful and equitable evaluation of systemic change? More thoughts in our recent insight paper: www.dartington.org.uk/beyond-the-bo… #SystemicChange #Evaluation #Research #Participation #SystemicChangeEvaluation #SystemicChangeResearch
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In our recent work on #SchoolTransitions in Hackney, we worked with people across the borough to develop a Hackney-specific definition of a “successful” transition from primary to secondary school. Learn more: www.dartington.org.uk/our-projects/…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is The Researcher and Evaluator. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394... See the full Framework: vist.ly/5dhei... #AntiRacism #AntiRacistResearch
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Is youth social action a pot luck, a flower, a spark or a river? Young people have used these metaphors to describe what youth social action means to them. Learn more: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/r…
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Reflections on young people’s voice in youth social action — Dartington Service Design Lab
28th July 2026 Reflections from #iwill Young Evaluators on what youth social action means to them and key messages and learning they want to share about power sharing.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
💡 What will it take to ensure that "place first, not party first" genuinely improves outcomes for children and young people? www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/... #RadicalDevolution #Devolution #AndyBurnham #PlaceFirst
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How to ensure radical devolution delivers for children and young people in place — Dartington Service Design Lab
15th July 2026 Director of Strategy, Partnerships and External Affairs Arielle Garton reflects on if radical devolution transform the future for children and young people.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🗣️ It's not too late to join us! Tomorrow (14th July) at 11am we're hosting a free webinar on the benefits and impact of anti-racist practice in research and design work. Open to all, sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-diffe... #AntiRacism #AntiRacist #Equity #AntiRacistResearch
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What difference does anti-racist practice make?
This webinar will contribute learning around how anti-racist practice strengthens the quality, relevance and impact of research and design.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
💡What does it take for every child to thrive through the #Transition from primary to secondary school? Our new research sought to understand transition through the lived experiences of children, families and professionals across Hackney. Learn more: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/...
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New report sets out blueprint to help children in Hackney thrive through the transition to secondary school — Dartington Service Design Lab
6th July 2026 New research carried out by Dartington Service Design Lab sought to understand primary to secondary school transition through the lived experiences of children, families and professio...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
💡What does it take for every child to thrive through the #Transition from primary to secondary school? Our new research sought to understand transition through the lived experiences of children, families and professionals across Hackney. Learn more: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/...
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New report sets out blueprint to help children in Hackney thrive through the transition to secondary school — Dartington Service Design Lab
6th July 2026 New research carried out by Dartington Service Design Lab sought to understand primary to secondary school transition through the lived experiences of children, families and professio...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join our #AntiRacism webinar on 14th July focused on articulating the benefit and impact of anti-racist practice. #AntiRacist #AntiRacism #EquityInResearch #AntiRacistResearch #AntiRacistEvaluation #AntiRacistDesign
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
💭 How do we strengthen the conditions for meaningful and equitable evaluation of systemic change? More thoughts in our recent insight paper: www.dartington.org.uk/beyond-the-b... #SystemicChange #Evaluation #Research #Participation #SystemicChangeEvaluation #SystemicChangeResearch
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join our #AntiRacism webinar on 14th July focused on articulating the benefit and impact of anti-racist practice. #AntiRacist #AntiRacism #EquityInResearch #AntiRacistResearch #AntiRacistEvaluation #AntiRacistDesign
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🗓️ Webinar As #AntiRacism faces increasing backlash, this session will share how anti-racist practice strengthens the quality & impact of research, design & change efforts. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-differe…
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What difference does anti-racist practice make?
Eventbrite - Dartington Service Design Lab presents What difference does anti-racist practice make? - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is here! Featuring our latest thinking on #SystemicChange #Evaluation and an invite to our upcoming webinar on #AntiRacistPractice. Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
June 2026 Newsletter
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🔄 Embedding anti-racism throughout a project lifecycle Part one of our Anti-Racism Action Framework is about considering equity at every stage of a project or piece of work. It provides a series of questions to consider at each stage. Find the free Framework here: vist.ly/56xrh
To consider:
Think about discrimination, racism and values alignment  in whether or not you proceed with an opportunity.
Does the focus, language or assumptions in the tender perpetuate or exacerbate stereotypes or discrimination?
Reflect on if you are best placed to do this work, or should you step back or share it with others?
How do your team's identities and lived experience impact this work? Establish open dialogue on identities and dynamics that may show up in the work and that may reinforce discrimination.
What does meaningful participation and inclusion look like in this project?
Is the methodology selected considering equity and discrimination?
Consider your role and the role of potential partners - establish anti-racist values and practices with all stakeholders.
Centre anti-racism in ethics processes.
Document challenges and incidents of discrimination.
Have ongoing reflective spaces.
Consider bias and racism in outputs.
Ensure the team's wellbeing is supported.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
💭 New insight paper: Beyond the bolt-on: Rethinking systemic change evaluation together   Sharing some initial thinking surfaced at our recent Systemic Change Impact Assembly around meaningful and equitable systemic change evaluation: www.dartington.org.uk/beyond-the-bo…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
What does it mean to create meaningful spaces for participation? Read more in this blog post on participation and power: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/p…
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What does it mean to create meaningful spaces for participation? Read more in this blog post on participation and power: https://www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/power-participation-and-systems-change-what-does-it-mean-to-create-meaningful-spaces-for-participation
What does it mean to create meaningful spaces for participation? Read more in this blog post on participation and power: https://www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/power-participation-and-systems-change-what-does-it-mean-to-create-meaningful-spaces-for-participation
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Our newsletter shares learning from our research, new approaches and tools, as well as invites to future systemic change events. If you're interested in building a future where every child and young person can thrive, join us here: mailchi.mp/3b208a5c9830/sign-up-for…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
💭 Recommended reading: new paper on #SystemsChange and #CoDesign in #YouthMentalHealth This paper explores the challenges and opportunities of using co-design, informed by systems change, to address social determinants of youth mental health at a local level. Read it here: bit.ly/4tNsYVK
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Addressing the social determinants of youth mental health in Newham and Northern Devon: reflections on co-design and systems change - BMC Public Health
Despite increasing efforts to provide support for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, rates of poor wellbeing and probable menta
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
💡Community-led impact The Old Kent Road Family Zone seeks to create the conditions for children, young people and families to thrive, working with the community to collaborate and unlock existing capacity. Learn more: vist.ly/53cdk #SystemicChange #PlaceBasedChange #Prevention
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is The Designer. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394... See the full Framework: vist.ly/422kf...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Our latest newsletter is out now! Featuring learning about community-led impact from the Old Kent Road Family Zone, new research on youth-centred co-design and the latest work we are doing with partners to address the impact of child poverty. Read it here: lnkd.in/eRKxR79t #SystemicChange
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our newsletter shares learning from our research, new approaches and tools, as well as invites to future systemic change events. If you're working towards a future where every child and young person can thrive, join us here: mailchi.mp/3b208a5c9830/sign-up-for…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
💡What do young people say about being involved in Uniformed Youth Organisations? See our short video below for some of the key findings of our recent research and read the full reports here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/…
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UK Youth @ukyouth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our new blog and four case studies show how youth organisations – when properly funded and trusted – can build powerful partnerships that improve young people’s mental health. Hallmarks of their success? Trust, shared values, time, and flexibility. 🔗 Read more: www.ukyouth.org/2026/04/from...
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From the ground up: How youth work partnerships are building the mental health infrastructure young people need - UK Youth
Young people across the UK are facing a mental health crisis. Waiting lists for clinical services are long. Statutory systems are stretched. This results in too many young people experiencing harm in ...
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UK Youth @ukyouth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our new blog and four case studies show how youth organisations – when properly funded and trusted – can build powerful partnerships that improve young people’s mental health. Hallmarks of their success? Trust, shared values, time, and flexibility. 🔗 Read more: www.ukyouth.org/2026/04/from...
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From the ground up: How youth work partnerships are building the mental health infrastructure young people need - UK Youth
Young people across the UK are facing a mental health crisis. Waiting lists for clinical services are long. Statutory systems are stretched. This results in too many young people experiencing harm in ...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
We’ve published a set of Miro Boards to support your use of our #AntiRacism Action Framework, designed to help you reflect on how the activities you undertake in research and design work translate to your anti-racist responsibilities. vist.ly/4wrc9
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
💡Recommended reading: new paper on place-based co-design centring youth and community participation link.springer.com/article/10.1... #YouthMentalHealth #CoDesign #SystemsChange #Participation #ChildMentalHealth #SystemicChange #PlaceBased #Kailo
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An adaptive, youth-centred co-design methodology: place-based co-design centring youth and community participation - Research Involvement and Engagement
Research Involvement and Engagement - Co-design approaches are increasingly used in efforts to address complex challenges, such as adolescent mental health. Benefits of these approaches are...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We're excited to begin work with @placematters.bsky.social as Learning and Support Partners on Communities for Children - an ambitious new place-based programme working to address the impact of child poverty across the UK, led by BBC Children in Need. Learn more: www.dartington.org.uk
"This work sits at the heart of Dartington's mission to tackle complex challenges with and for children and young people, and to build better futures where all young people can thrive." - Tim Hobbs, CEO of Dartington Service Design Lab
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is out now! With the arrival of Spring, we're reflecting on how change in living systems is rarely instant, but that it takes time and it needs fertile, ready conditions to thrive. Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
March 2026 newsletter - Dartington service design lab
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is The Mapper. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394... See the full Framework: www.dartington.org.uk/anti-racism-...
Exploring the roles in our anti-racism action framework. Role 4 - The MapperThe role - visualising systems and structures. The Mapper maps systems, actors, gaps and opportunities to better understand evidence, systems, power and influence. Your equity focus is visibility, structure, and how systems reproduce oppression/discrimination.Questions to reflect on: Who is/isn't in the room participating in this mapping process? OR whose perspective is this map representing? Who holds powers (formal, informal, relational, narrative) in this system? Who benefits from how he system/map currently operates? Who is harmed? Are your outputs perpetuating racism in anyway?Things to keep in mind - your role can change over time. Roles are not mutually exclusive and you may be playing multiple roles. All stakeholders in your work will be playing a role - involve them in the Framework, discuss with them what roles you are each playing.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
We send a newsletter every six weeks, sharing learning from our research, new approaches and tools, as well as invites to future events. If you're interested in working towards a future where every child can thrive, join us here: mailchi.mp/3b208a5c9830/sign-up-for…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is the Influencer for Anti-Racism. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394355 See the full Framework: www.dartington.org.uk/anti-racism-a…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and Place2Be are asking a really interesting and important question: what would it take for our systems to actively help children and young people feel like they belong? Read our reflections in our latest blog: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/...
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: Reshaping Systems for Belonging — Dartington Service Design Lab
For Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, we’re thinking about what it takes to reshape systems to better support children and young people’s sense of belonging.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Work experience is vital in supporting young people to access future employment and opportunities. We’re excited to share an animation for employers, produced with young people in our Kailo project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKbq_IWPrkc
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We’ve published a set of Miro Boards to support your use of our Anti-Racism Action Framework, designed to help you reflect on how the activities you undertake in research and design work translate to your anti-racist responsibilities. miro.com/templates/search/?term=dar…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🗞️ Our first newsletter of 2026 is here! We're spotlighting a great animation on work experience recently developed with young people involved in Kailo, and we're sharing some new resources to support you in embedding anti-racist practice. Read the newsletter here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is the Youth and Community Champion. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394355 See the full Framework: www.dartington.org.uk/anti-racism-a…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
How can we better understand the challenges young people face in accessing mental health support? We've been exploring this in Participatory Group Model Building workshops: www.dartington.org.uk/latest-news/m…
Making sense of complexity: participatory group model building in action. Megan Keenan.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
One of the roles in our Anti-Racism Action Framework is the Evidence Bringer. Find out if this is one of the roles you play by using our interactive tool here: form.jotform.com/253112168394355 See the full Framework: www.dartington.org.uk/anti-racism-a…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
2026 is going to be a busy year in the world of systems change with children and young people! Keep up to date with learning from our research, new approaches and tools, as well as invites to future events by joining our mailing list: mailchi.mp/3b208a5c9830/sign-up-for…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
🔄 Part one of our #AntiRacism Action Framework is about considering equity at every stage of a project or piece of work. It provides a series of actions and questions to consider at each stage. Learn more about the Framework, free for anyone to use: vist.ly/4k79k #Research #Design #Equity
To consider:
Think about discrimination, racism and values alignment  in whether or not you proceed with an opportunity.
Does the focus, language or assumptions in the tender perpetuate or exacerbate stereotypes or discrimination?
Reflect on if you are best placed to do this work, or should you step back or share it with others?
How do your team's identities and lived experience impact this work? Establish open dialogue on identities and dynamics that may show up in the work and that may reinforce discrimination.
What does meaningful participation and inclusion look like in this project?
Is the methodology selected considering equity and discrimination?
Consider your role and the role of potential partners - establish anti-racist values and practices with all stakeholders.
Centre anti-racism in ethics processes.
Document challenges and incidents of discrimination.
Have ongoing reflective spaces.
Consider bias and racism in outputs.
Ensure the team's wellbeing is supported.
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
🗞️In case you missed it, our last newsletter for 2025 is out now! We're reflecting on what we're thankful for and what we're proud of from the last twelve months, and we're looking ahead with excitement to what comes next. Read more: mailchi.mp/dartington/dsdl-jan2025-…
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Dartington Service Design Lab @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
💡 At Dartington we sustain our anti-racist practice through embedding anti-racist and equitable practice in every element of our work. This shows up in different ways across different parts of our organisation. See more here: vist.ly/4j5vg
Reflective practice and learning spaces, People, processes, practice and policies, Reporting processes and policies, Knowledge production and dissemination, Partnership formation, Organisational strategy and theory of change - these are all areas across our organisation that underpin the embedding of anti-racist practice within our project work.
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