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Our experts have been part of a new report that shows that arts & creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health.

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4pWECvz

#WeAreNCL

A child's hand covered in multicolored paint touches a sheet of paper, creating vibrant streaks and patterns.
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
n8research.bsky.social
📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open!

We're proud to support the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.

Early bird tickets are available 👇

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@vp-centre.bsky.social
The 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health takes place in Leeds from 6th to 9th September 2026. There is a 10 percent discount available to early bird registrations.
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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childofthenorth.bsky.social
“Whilst today’s strategy, coupled with the impending removal of the two-child benefit cap, is a significant step in the right direction, we urge the Government to go further: invest in education across the whole school system, tackle regional inequalities head-on."
December 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report edited by @vp-centre.bsky.social researchers.

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Children needlessly pulled into justice system because of a lack of timely support, report warns - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early needs are not being addressed, according to a new report.
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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n8research.bsky.social
🗓️ Save the date and register your interest 🫵

The @n8cir.bsky.social Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2026 supported by @ukri.org will take place in Manchester from 23-27 March 2026.

Learn more and register your interest 👉 n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Manchester. It is a week-long residential event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. This images features the logos for N8 CIR and UKRI and a horizon view of Manchester city centre at sunset.
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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🎨 Creativity isn’t a luxury - it’s a lifeline.
The final #ChildrenFirst report calls for arts and culture to be embedded in every school, for every child.
Because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.
Read the evidence and join the movement.
#ChildOfTheNorth #Health #Inequality #Creativity
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For our final report update in our #ChildrenFirst campaign we evidence the economic and social value of arts-based
interventions.

Creative arts must not be marginalised at a time when children need them most.

Learn more: www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc...

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The arts and creativity can help break the link between a child's background and their life chances. The government must prioritise building a country that works for all children and young people. #ChildrenFirst. Featured logos of Child of the North, N8 Research Partnership, Health Equity North and Centre for Young Lives.
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
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Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:

Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

#ChildrenFirst
Arts-based interventions in schools and hospitals offer considerable economic, social and wellbeing value, yet are often viewed as ‘added extras’. Plans to create a culture of opportunity must consider the arts, and include young people in these discussions. Our practitioner toolkits support schools, child health workers and local authorities to implement expert recommendations. We are calling on the government, and everyone, to put children first. #ChildrenFirst
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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childofthenorth.bsky.social
This is an update to our March report which evidenced how cultural activities can provide fantastic opportunities to enrich children’s educational experiences, and nurture skills that are so important to a modern economy.

www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_A... #ChildrenFirst
Cover for report 12 in the series 'A country that works for all children and young people' entitled 'An evidence-based approach to creating a culture of inclusive opportunity through arts and creativity'.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
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Our latest update highlights how all children need creativity, yet those in the most deprived areas have the fewest opportunities. In England, since 2024, 53% of schools reported that their arts budgets were being reduced further.

Learn more:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_A...

#ChildrenFirst
Cover image for the report update - Creating a culture of inclusive opportunity: The arts and creativity can make the difference.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
For our final report update in our #ChildrenFirst campaign we evidence the economic and social value of arts-based
interventions.

Creative arts must not be marginalised at a time when children need them most.

Learn more: www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc...

Cont. in comments 👇
The arts and creativity can help break the link between a child's background and their life chances. The government must prioritise building a country that works for all children and young people. #ChildrenFirst. Featured logos of Child of the North, N8 Research Partnership, Health Equity North and Centre for Young Lives.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
n8research.bsky.social
RECRUITING - a senior leader with significant experience in research, innovation, or policy who can operate confidently across institutions and sectors to influence and inspire.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester office)
Salary: Commensurate with the seniority of the position
Deadline: 1 December, noon.
Recruiting: N8 Research Partnership Director - N8 Research Partnership
We are seeking a senior leader with significant experience in research, innovation, or policy who can operate confidently across institutions and sectors to influence and inspire.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
For families who have struggled under the two-child restriction, today’s #Budget announcement offers them the chance to build a life free from poverty and deprivation.

Child of the North APPG Chair @emmalewellmp.bsky.social issued a statement on the news www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/statements-f...
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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We're pleased to be supporting the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference LEPH2026
6-9 Sept '26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

🚨 Call for abstracts 🚨

Researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders are invited to submit abstracts by 16 March

leph2026.org
LEPH 2026
The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA) and the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre will jointly host the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference, LEPH2026 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK from 6-9 September 2026.
leph2026.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:

Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

#ChildrenFirst
Addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice - N8 Research Partnership
An evidence-based plan for addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
This follows on from our 2024 report 'An evidence-based plan for addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice' which provides rigorous research and pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations.

www.n8research.org.uk/media/CoTN_C...

#ChildrenFirst
Cover for report 11 in the series 'A country that works for all children and young people' entitled 'An evidence-based plan for addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice'.
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
Our update shows that disproportionality, regional inequalities, and service gaps have persisted. The recommendations we made in 2024 still require urgent implementation.

Read: www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_C...

@universityofleeds.bsky.social @vp-centre.bsky.social @york.ac.uk #ChildrenFirst
Cover image for the report update - Childhood vulnerability, crime and justice update: Strengthening protection, partnership and prevention.
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
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For our 11th and penultimate report update in our #ChildrenFirst campaign we highlight how urgent change is needed to address underlying childhood vulnerabilities, to create Safer Streets, reduce crime and meet the government’s Opportunity Mission for children and young people.

A thread 👇
We must strengthen protection and partnerships to support vulnerable children and prevent youth crime. The government must prioritise building a country that works for all children and young people. #ChildrenFirst. Featured logos of Child of the North, N8 Research Partnership, Health Equity North and Centre for Young Lives. The criminal justice system continues to fail vulnerable children. We need a whole-system approach with upstream prevention, early intervention, and coordinated multi-agency support to address the underlying causes of youth crime before children enter the justice system. Our practitioner toolkits support schools, child health workers and local authorities to implement expert recommendations. We are calling on the government, and everyone, to put children first. #ChildrenFirst
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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The first years of life are critical to a child's lifelong health, educational attainment and life opportunities. We must maintain a relentless focus on prevention and that means from birth onwards.

Important work from @childofthenorth.bsky.social

n8research.org.uk/one-in-three-c…
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
Our 'How To' Toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:

Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

#ChildrenFirst
Improving school attendance - N8 Research Partnership
Child of the North and Centre for Young Lives put forward new recommendations to tackle the school absence crisis.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
This follows on from our 2024 report 'An evidence-based plan for improving school attendance' which provides rigorous research and pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations.

www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_A...
Cover for report 10 in the series 'A country that works for all children and young people' entitled 'An evidence-based plan for improving school attendance'.
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
Read our latest report update 'School attendance update: Urgent improvement required'

www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_S...
Cover image for the report update 'School attendance update: Urgent improvement required'.
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
We urgently need a whole system response to address the multifaceted root causes of school absence.

Our latest analysis highlights a persisting attendance crisis, with inequalities related to poverty and disadvantage becoming entrenched.

Read on for insights and recommendations 👇

#ChildrenFirst
We urgently need a whole system response to address the multifaceted root causes of school absence. The government must prioritise building a country that works for all children and young people. #ChildrenFirst. Featured logos of Child of the North, N8 Research Partnership, Health Equity North and Centre for Young Lives. Last year, we described a school attendance crisis following the Covid-19 pandemic. The crisis remains with inequalities related to poverty and disadvantage becoming entrenched. We need a whole system response tailored to localities, and systematic evaluation of what works. Our practitioner toolkits support schools, child health workers and local authorities to implement expert recommendations. We are calling on the government, and everyone, to put children first. #ChildrenFirst
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
n8research.bsky.social
Could you be our new Director?

Learn more about this exceptional opportunity to shape the next chapter of one of the UK’s most distinctive research collaborations.

Apply by 1st December, noon.

#Recruiting #HigherEd #AcademicLeadership #ResearchCollaboration

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Recruiting: N8 Research Partnership Director - N8 Research Partnership
We are seeking a senior leader with significant experience in research, innovation, or policy who can operate confidently across institutions and sectors to influence and inspire.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
Our 'How To' toolkits support practitioners to implement the report recommendations:

Education providers:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Child health services:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

Local authorities:
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_H...

#ChildrenFirst
Supporting children in the preschool years - N8 Research Partnership
An evidence-based approach to supporting children in the preschool years.
www.n8research.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Steve Parkinson
childofthenorth.bsky.social
This follows on from our 2024 report 'An evidence-based approach to supporting children in the preschool years' which provides rigorous research and pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations.

www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_P...
Cover for report 9 in the series 'A country that works for all children and young people' entitled 'An evidence-based approach for supporting children in the preschool years'.
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM