The unfortunate reality is that many children who experience these tragic outcomes are already known to services.

A recent report said schools were too focused on exams and university. Some are trying to buck the trend

Major six-country study shows improvements in parents’ and caregivers’ mental health and social support across multiple cultures and contexts

Analysis of data reveals how thousands of children are spending months in bed & breakfast (B&B) accommodation unsuitable for meeting their basic needs and leadi

Leading child safeguarding academics react to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy

Measures to encourage information sharing between agencies supporting children living in temporary accommodation will only work if that intelligence is acted upon, says Professor Michelle McManus and ...

Institute for Children’s Futures, Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone empower young people to lead conference on World Children’s Day

Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

New study calls for alternative blueprint to reduce school exclusions and youth justice involvement

When you’re doing your best to work from home with the kids around, it’s pretty difficult to monitor what they are doing on the tablet or TV.

A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.

Professor Lisa Russell invited to give oral evidence to the Social Mobility Policy Committee

A report by the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre warns thousands of vulnerable children are at risk of criminal exploitation.

We’re taking orders—your future is on the menu! Help shape the National Youth Strategy now. #WhatsYourOrder under 16? Don’t forget to check your order with a guardian. The Government is creating a new...

In May, the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) will host its second research symposium in collaboration with MetroPolis at Manchester Metropolitan University,…

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To mark World Children’s Day, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed over 100 delegates to celebrate the launch of its new Institute for Children’s Futures (ICF). The ICF brings together the Univ...

Explore the research we are doing to inform policy and practice to improve children’s futures.

Online grooming is on the rise, but specific data remains scarce as most cases go unreported unless they escalate to abduction, sexual abuse or homicide

Discover how we are leading the way in children’s research and shaping policy and practice for better outcomes for children.