Centre for Applied Education Research
@caerbradford.bsky.social
Committed to improving educational outcomes for children and young people (CYP) through the power of science.
Discover the key insights from the evidence-based plan for addressing poverty report. If you work in education, healthcare, or local government, don’t miss out on the practical how-to guides - full of actionable steps to help improve outcomes. www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc... #ChildrenFirst
September 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Discover the key insights from the evidence-based plan for addressing poverty report. If you work in education, healthcare, or local government, don’t miss out on the practical how-to guides - full of actionable steps to help improve outcomes. www.n8research.org.uk/research-foc... #ChildrenFirst
We’re spotlighting the policy recommendations from the next six reports in our series – exploring how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people.
Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.
Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.
September 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We’re spotlighting the policy recommendations from the next six reports in our series – exploring how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people.
Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.
Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.
Over 2024-25, we launched 12 reports exploring how to build a country that works for all children and young people. Many of those messages remain as relevant as ever.
Here’s a sneak peek of the first how-to-guide from the next phase of this work - more coming soon.
Here’s a sneak peek of the first how-to-guide from the next phase of this work - more coming soon.
September 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Over 2024-25, we launched 12 reports exploring how to build a country that works for all children and young people. Many of those messages remain as relevant as ever.
Here’s a sneak peek of the first how-to-guide from the next phase of this work - more coming soon.
Here’s a sneak peek of the first how-to-guide from the next phase of this work - more coming soon.
Here are the key policy recommendations from our first six reports – shaping how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people.
These insights remain vital as we look ahead.
Which recommendations do you think are most important right now?
These insights remain vital as we look ahead.
Which recommendations do you think are most important right now?
August 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Here are the key policy recommendations from our first six reports – shaping how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people.
These insights remain vital as we look ahead.
Which recommendations do you think are most important right now?
These insights remain vital as we look ahead.
Which recommendations do you think are most important right now?
Yesterday, Professor Mark Mon-Williams attended the House of Commons to contribute to an important discussion on Autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways for children and young people.
His insights highlighted the importance of connected datasets and working collaboratively across sectors.
His insights highlighted the importance of connected datasets and working collaboratively across sectors.
June 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Yesterday, Professor Mark Mon-Williams attended the House of Commons to contribute to an important discussion on Autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways for children and young people.
His insights highlighted the importance of connected datasets and working collaboratively across sectors.
His insights highlighted the importance of connected datasets and working collaboratively across sectors.
Thrilled to welcome the @childrenscomm.bsky.social to BRI yesterday! Together, we had an inspiring discussion on improving population health through innovative research and exploring ways to better the lives of children.
March 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Thrilled to welcome the @childrenscomm.bsky.social to BRI yesterday! Together, we had an inspiring discussion on improving population health through innovative research and exploring ways to better the lives of children.
On Wednesday 2nd April we will host the @cfyounglives.bsky.social, @childofthenorth.bsky.social & @n8research.bsky.social webinar discussing the latest Creativity, Culture and Opportunity report.
No registration needed - join here on the 02/04
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No registration needed - join here on the 02/04
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March 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
On Wednesday 2nd April we will host the @cfyounglives.bsky.social, @childofthenorth.bsky.social & @n8research.bsky.social webinar discussing the latest Creativity, Culture and Opportunity report.
No registration needed - join here on the 02/04
shorturl.at/3fUAv
No registration needed - join here on the 02/04
shorturl.at/3fUAv
Socioeconomic inequalities map directly to cultural access inequities. Tackling these disparities is essential so that all children, regardless of background, can benefit from the transformative power of art and cultural engagement.
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Socioeconomic inequalities map directly to cultural access inequities. Tackling these disparities is essential so that all children, regardless of background, can benefit from the transformative power of art and cultural engagement.
The decline in extra-curricular activities in schools is worrying, as they can act as catalysts within an inclusive education system for the development of empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The decline in extra-curricular activities in schools is worrying, as they can act as catalysts within an inclusive education system for the development of empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Many children across the UK are missing out on the full benefits that education could and should offer. High rates of absenteeism, exclusion, and children missing education are particularly prevalent among our most vulnerable groups.
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Many children across the UK are missing out on the full benefits that education could and should offer. High rates of absenteeism, exclusion, and children missing education are particularly prevalent among our most vulnerable groups.
We need to be bold in our ambition to develop truly inclusive education and support creativity across our schools at a time when we have an attendance crisis, and many children feel they do not belong in the education system.
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We need to be bold in our ambition to develop truly inclusive education and support creativity across our schools at a time when we have an attendance crisis, and many children feel they do not belong in the education system.
Embedding creativity in the school curriculum more effectively would reap significant benefits.
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Embedding creativity in the school curriculum more effectively would reap significant benefits.
A report launched today by Child of the North - led by @n8research and @_henorth - and @annelongfield’s @Cfyounglives warns the talents of millions of children are being ignored and wasted, and calls for creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.
March 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A report launched today by Child of the North - led by @n8research and @_henorth - and @annelongfield’s @Cfyounglives warns the talents of millions of children are being ignored and wasted, and calls for creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.
Earlier this week, Dr Megan Wood & Dr Lydia Gunning attended Sense about Science Parliamentary Evidence Week in Westminster.
They met with MP’s & peers from constituencies across the country to discuss how routinely collected data can be better used to tackle school absenteeism.
They met with MP’s & peers from constituencies across the country to discuss how routinely collected data can be better used to tackle school absenteeism.
January 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Earlier this week, Dr Megan Wood & Dr Lydia Gunning attended Sense about Science Parliamentary Evidence Week in Westminster.
They met with MP’s & peers from constituencies across the country to discuss how routinely collected data can be better used to tackle school absenteeism.
They met with MP’s & peers from constituencies across the country to discuss how routinely collected data can be better used to tackle school absenteeism.
On the 12th of December, we will host a Child of the North & Centre for Young Lives webinar addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice.
Speakers will present evidence, policy recommendations & innovative approaches.
Join here on 12/12 us06web.zoom.us/s/82168095948
Speakers will present evidence, policy recommendations & innovative approaches.
Join here on 12/12 us06web.zoom.us/s/82168095948
December 3, 2024 at 10:03 AM
On the 12th of December, we will host a Child of the North & Centre for Young Lives webinar addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice.
Speakers will present evidence, policy recommendations & innovative approaches.
Join here on 12/12 us06web.zoom.us/s/82168095948
Speakers will present evidence, policy recommendations & innovative approaches.
Join here on 12/12 us06web.zoom.us/s/82168095948
The ELEVENTH report in the @childofthenorth.bsky.social
@CfYL series has launched today! The report sets out an evidence-based plan to protect and support the thousands of vulnerable children in England at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system.
November 29, 2024 at 9:17 AM
The ELEVENTH report in the @childofthenorth.bsky.social
@CfYL series has launched today! The report sets out an evidence-based plan to protect and support the thousands of vulnerable children in England at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system.