“Rekindle School gives young people the time and space to find their own thoughts” - our incredible founder and CEO Ruth Ibegbuna on (a belated) Day 4 of our 12 Days of Critical Thinkers countdown 🎄🌟 #CriticalThinkingChristmas ❤️

On Day 5, one of our young people in Manchester tells us about how Rekindle has helped her to become a critical thinker. Hear from Kyla, aged 11: #CriticalThinkingChristmas 🎄

We’re already halfway through our 12 Days of Critical Thinkers countdown! 🗓️ Alieh, one of our original young pioneers in Manchester, tells us why she looks up to Jeremy Corbyn this #CriticalThinkingChristmas 🎄❤️

It’s Day 7 of the 12 Days of Critical Thinkers countdown! 💡 Jesse, an original pioneer and co-chair of trustees at Rekindle, talks to us about meeting young people where they are and why he looks up to Alex Holmes OBE and Mercy Shibemba this #CriticalThinkingChristmas 🎄❤️

🎥 Something big is coming…

🔥 It’s here! Our young researchers have been working hard to explore the challenges facing young people in education—and what needs to change (1/3)

🎥 Watch our Youth-Led research launch video now! 👇(2/3)

💭 What do you think? Join the conversation using #RekindleResearch #YouthVoice #RekindleFoundation (3/3)

We now have our own TikTok account! Come over and follow us for more updates and project releases. We'll be posting lots of opportunities to contribute to change in the education system over the next few weeks. See you over there! #rekindleresearch #rekindlefoundation #youthled

📢 Meet Pal! 🌍 Pal is researching intersectionality—how overlapping identities shape educational experiences. 🔍 Guided by her own experiences, she wants to level the playing field for young people from diverse backgrounds. #IntersectionalityInSchools #DiversityAndInclusion

📢 Meet Finty! 🧠 Finty’s research is rooted in personal experience with neurodiversity & loneliness. 💡 Finty is passionate about making education more inclusive, ensuring young people feel a sense of belonging and connection. #Belonging #InclusiveEducation #schoolculture

📢 Meet Melisa! 📢 Melisa is tackling unattainability & confidence in young people. 💡 Through her research, she aims to break glass ceilings, support parents & carers in passing down educational capital, and empower students to see their potential. #HigherEdForAll #Education

📢 Meet Owen! Owen is bringing radical creativity to education through research on language—especially the communication of emotions. 💡 They believe research should inspire change not just through findings, but through the process, impact & legacy it creates. #LanguageMatters

📢 Meet Aaron! 🎶 Aaron is exploring youth voice facilitation—how it can transform learning in state schools. 💡 As a musician & producer, he’s drawing on his experience in music education to rethink student engagement & leadership. 📢 What makes students feel heard in school?

📢 Meet Mel! 🎨 Mel is a political educator and creative exploring radical care in education. She believes that genuine, person-centred care improves learning, autonomy, and inclusivity—helping young people thrive. 💡 How can wellbeing & support be embedded into education?

Anne Kearns @ManchesterVirt1 Ashley John-Baptiste SmashLifeUK The Care Leaders Thank you for the suggestion, Anne Kearns 🙏 I will take a look for The Rekindle Foundation and suggest to Rekindle School too - Rekindle School HQ is in Hulme. Would love to talk to those involved in this, particularly relating to training for school staff

We need YOUR voice! 📢 Contribute to Mel’s research! Head to lnkd.in/gK2Y93dy and fill out her questionnaire on 'Care in Education'. Share this post and spread the word! 🤝 If you work in education, research, or policy, let's connect! Send us a message!

We need YOUR voice! 📢 Contribute to Finty’s research! Head to lnkd.in/gK2Y93dy and fill out her questionnaire on 'Belonging in Schools'. Share this post, spread the word! 🤝If you work in education, research, or policy, let’s connect! Send a message!

We need YOUR voice! 📣 Contribute to Aaron’s research! Head to lnkd.in/gK2Y93dy and fill out his questionnaire on 'Youth Voice in Schools' Share this post and spread the word! Your engagement strengthens the impact of this research. #educationforall #youthvoice

We need YOUR voice! 📢 Contribute to Melisa’s research! Head to lnkd.in/gK2Y93dy and fill out her questionnaire: ‘How Attainable Does University Feel For You?’ Share this post and spread the word! Your engagement strengthens the impact of this research. #youth