'Bringing children’s views into policymaking requires us to do things differently, recognise the expertise children have in their own experience & make a commitment to really listen' Jenny Wood of A Place in Childhood (APiC) on listening to children via The Fabian Society bit.ly/3z2Fx2Y

Child poverty costs… it is NOT just about money. These are our children, this is their life. They need their childhood, deserve happiness and want to play. Its time to focus on children ⁦@wkrussell⁩ ⁦⁦⁦Rishi Sunak⁩ ⁦Nadhim Zahawi⁩ theguardian.com/society/2021/s…

'Giving children the space to participate in policymaking is paramount for improving our understanding of their needs & recognising their competence as social agents with valuable experiences & insights.' Jenny Wood of A Place in Childhood (APiC) via The Fabian Society bit.ly/3z2Fx2Y

Come join our board! Lots of fantastic opportunities to get stuck into as we grow our ideas and impact.

Did you know that >1/2 health providers lack resources/funding for play in hospital. Starlight have produced a report on the state of@play and the difference investments can make- starlight.org.uk 🌟 Kath Evans RGN RSCN 💙💛 lucy Ludicology Alison Tonkin @CathHubbuck

We’re delighted to be hosting an online COP26 side event on #childrights and #climatejustice on 4 November in partnership with Child Rights International Network - CRIN and UNChildRights. To find out more or to register, visit: bit.ly/3iN4yJ9 #COP26

Noooo. Play is a right because it is fundamentally important for humans. No one in their right mind would take it away. Harriet Grant Professor Helen Dodd Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director Learning through Landscapes

My thoughts? It’s too big. It is too carbon-y. It is too dangerous for pedestrians. It is antisocial. It has no place in a low carbon economy.

So you can have a home – but only for two years. And it's not a house, or a flat – it's a 'pod' under a bridge. And if you've used drugs, or you drink? Nope, not for you. Nice CGI though, lovely stuff. theguardian.com/society/2021/n…

NEW OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE co-authored by our Co-director Jenny Wood with @ISPHERE_HWU colleagues: Advancing a Five-Level Typology of Homelessness Prevention Prevention starts in childhood, by addressing child poverty and other welfare concerns. Take a look! ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/ijoh…

"These negative economic impacts are not inevitable" - Dr Beth Watts (@BethWatts494) from @ISPHERE_HWU on how we can stop homelessness rising after the pandemic

Our Jenny Wood had a brilliant day today working with QUB Planning School students. They explored the extent to which the neighbourhoods of South West Edinburgh are child-friendly. Lots of fun and fruitful discussion exploring affordances and finding inner children!

Really enjoyed meeting the students at QUB Planning School and going exploring!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time running this pilot. The children blew us away with their enthusiasm and talent. Minecraft really helps bring children’s imagination to light, and mixing it with real, on-the-ground visits helped immensely. Read the below blog to find out more!

📢Calling all 12-25-year-olds in Scotland📢 🗳️Vote now in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections to have your voice heard on who you want to represent your views Scottish Youth Parliament #SYPElex21 View the candidates and how to vote 👉bit.ly/sypvote

If you're wondering if this role is for you (and especially if it excites you but are doubting that) please get in touch. My colleagues and I would love to tell you more about it.

The team behind this work are the best in the business, and there are very few examples of social research having such an impact on public and political debate.

I’m so grateful to the young people at Long Covid Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 for taking the time (and energy!) to tell us what it’s like to live with Long Covid. Public awareness is poor, and it’s vital we consider the children and young people for whom Covid-19 has not been a mild illness!

NEW REPORT: Enabling Independent Travel for Young Scots: Age-appropriate Active Travel Infrastructure for 11-16 year olds, published with @Sustrans It shows how young people can be enabled to walk, wheel and cycle independently. Insights below! showcase-sustrans.org.uk/news/enabling-…