Institute for Children’s Futures
@icf-mcr.bsky.social
Official account of the Institute for Children’s Futures (ICF) at Manchester Metropolitan University. https://www.mmu.ac.uk/institute-for-childrens-futures
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Great to kick off our anniversary event with speeches from Cllr Bev Craig and Tom Stannard from Manchester City Council about the importance of hope when planning a bright future for children and young people and the need to listen to them and empower them to drive positive initiatives.
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‘Respect our rights’: young people in Manchester have spoken and our researchers are responding!
Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M3vcz6
Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M3vcz6
‘Respect our rights’: young people lead event as Manchester prepares for UNICEF child-friendly city status
Institute for Children’s Futures, Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone empower young people to lead conference on World Children’s Day
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November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
‘Respect our rights’: young people in Manchester have spoken and our researchers are responding!
Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M3vcz6
Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M3vcz6
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On UNICEF World Children’s Day, our Institute for Children’s Futures joined forces with Manchester City Council to empower young people and explore how their rights are being respected, protected and realised. 🙌
#McrMetProud
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November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On UNICEF World Children’s Day, our Institute for Children’s Futures joined forces with Manchester City Council to empower young people and explore how their rights are being respected, protected and realised. 🙌
#McrMetProud
#McrMetProud
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On #WorldChildrensDay we’re empowering young people in Manchester! 🙌
Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social #ICF2025 #McrMetProud
Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social #ICF2025 #McrMetProud
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
On #WorldChildrensDay we’re empowering young people in Manchester! 🙌
Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social #ICF2025 #McrMetProud
Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social #ICF2025 #McrMetProud
Happy #WorldChildrensDay! We’re thrilled to celebrate this historic day and the first anniversary of the ICF by holding an inspiring conference on children’s rights in the Manchester city region. Thanks to our partners at Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone for making this possible.
November 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Happy #WorldChildrensDay! We’re thrilled to celebrate this historic day and the first anniversary of the ICF by holding an inspiring conference on children’s rights in the Manchester city region. Thanks to our partners at Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone for making this possible.
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We're making our mark after being named Modern University of the Year! The prestigious honour highlights our exceptional performance in teaching quality, student satisfaction, research, and graduate outcomes.
Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners!
#McrMetProud
Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners!
#McrMetProud
September 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
We're making our mark after being named Modern University of the Year! The prestigious honour highlights our exceptional performance in teaching quality, student satisfaction, research, and graduate outcomes.
Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners!
#McrMetProud
Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners!
#McrMetProud
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MetroPolis is proud to support @manmetuni.bsky.social colleagues at this year’s #LabourPartyConference.
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Join Manchester Met at Labour Party Conference 2025!
Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
www.mmu.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
MetroPolis is proud to support @manmetuni.bsky.social colleagues at this year’s #LabourPartyConference.
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy
Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.
🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
#WeAreHiring! You could help us develop and manage a portfolio of partners in the field of research, community engagement and policymaking.
Learn more about the role and apply by 8 October:
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
Learn more about the role and apply by 8 October:
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
September 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#WeAreHiring! You could help us develop and manage a portfolio of partners in the field of research, community engagement and policymaking.
Learn more about the role and apply by 8 October:
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
Learn more about the role and apply by 8 October:
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
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We're taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
Our experts and Vice-Chancellor Prof Malcolm Press, will join panels and discussions across three days.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/427LD2A
Our experts and Vice-Chancellor Prof Malcolm Press, will join panels and discussions across three days.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/427LD2A
Join Manchester Met at Labour Party Conference 2025!
Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
www.mmu.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We're taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
Our experts and Vice-Chancellor Prof Malcolm Press, will join panels and discussions across three days.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/427LD2A
Our experts and Vice-Chancellor Prof Malcolm Press, will join panels and discussions across three days.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/427LD2A
📢 #WeAreHiring a Senior Business Engagement & Partnerships Manager!
Apply for this full time role at @manmetuni.bsky.social by 8 October if you have a strong interest in children's rights and inequalities, and a track record of managing strategic partnerships.
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
Apply for this full time role at @manmetuni.bsky.social by 8 October if you have a strong interest in children's rights and inequalities, and a track record of managing strategic partnerships.
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
September 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
📢 #WeAreHiring a Senior Business Engagement & Partnerships Manager!
Apply for this full time role at @manmetuni.bsky.social by 8 October if you have a strong interest in children's rights and inequalities, and a track record of managing strategic partnerships.
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
Apply for this full time role at @manmetuni.bsky.social by 8 October if you have a strong interest in children's rights and inequalities, and a track record of managing strategic partnerships.
manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
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Thank you to @manmetuni.bsky.social for highlighting the imptce of trauma-informed support for neurodivergent children and their families who have been id’d as ‘at risk’ of school exclusion and youth justice involvement. @manmetcrimsoc.bsky.social
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Trauma-informed family support could offer lifeline to neurodivergent and SEND children
New study calls for alternative blueprint to reduce school exclusions and youth justice involvement
www.mmu.ac.uk
July 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thank you to @manmetuni.bsky.social for highlighting the imptce of trauma-informed support for neurodivergent children and their families who have been id’d as ‘at risk’ of school exclusion and youth justice involvement. @manmetcrimsoc.bsky.social
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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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 parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays
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.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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.
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For too long, victims of grooming gangs were dismissed, disbelieved, or blamed.
In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now
theconversation.com/the-uk-faile...
@manmetuni.bsky.social
@icf-mcr.bsky.social
In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now
theconversation.com/the-uk-faile...
@manmetuni.bsky.social
@icf-mcr.bsky.social
The UK failed grooming gang victims by not seeing ‘children as children’
A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.
theconversation.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For too long, victims of grooming gangs were dismissed, disbelieved, or blamed.
In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now
theconversation.com/the-uk-faile...
@manmetuni.bsky.social
@icf-mcr.bsky.social
In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now
theconversation.com/the-uk-faile...
@manmetuni.bsky.social
@icf-mcr.bsky.social
Expertise from @manmetuni.bsky.social is helping to build a brighter future for children at risk of missing out on education, employment and training opportunities.
Discover the evidence on how to safeguard children presented at the House of Lords this month: www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Discover the evidence on how to safeguard children presented at the House of Lords this month: www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Professor advises Parliament on how education can help young people become socially mobile
Professor Lisa Russell invited to give oral evidence to the Social Mobility Policy Committee
www.mmu.ac.uk
May 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Expertise from @manmetuni.bsky.social is helping to build a brighter future for children at risk of missing out on education, employment and training opportunities.
Discover the evidence on how to safeguard children presented at the House of Lords this month: www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Discover the evidence on how to safeguard children presented at the House of Lords this month: www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Great to see the mission, people and launch of our Institute featured in this insightful new issue of @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social! It includes a great collection of policy briefs from our members and collaborators on improving #ChildrensFutures.
Read it here: mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
Read it here: mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
May 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Great to see the mission, people and launch of our Institute featured in this insightful new issue of @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social! It includes a great collection of policy briefs from our members and collaborators on improving #ChildrensFutures.
Read it here: mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
Read it here: mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/u...
#WeAreHiring
Could you be our new Senior Research Associate?
Apply if you have an academic speciality in the field of children and young people at a postdoctoral level, and the drive to improve #ChildrensFutures through research and evaluation: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
⌛Deadline: 7 May
Could you be our new Senior Research Associate?
Apply if you have an academic speciality in the field of children and young people at a postdoctoral level, and the drive to improve #ChildrensFutures through research and evaluation: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
⌛Deadline: 7 May
May 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#WeAreHiring
Could you be our new Senior Research Associate?
Apply if you have an academic speciality in the field of children and young people at a postdoctoral level, and the drive to improve #ChildrensFutures through research and evaluation: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
⌛Deadline: 7 May
Could you be our new Senior Research Associate?
Apply if you have an academic speciality in the field of children and young people at a postdoctoral level, and the drive to improve #ChildrensFutures through research and evaluation: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
⌛Deadline: 7 May
We're delighted to announce that we are partnering with We Are Futures to better drive positive impact on young people’s lives! This collaboration brings together @manmetuni.bsky.social’s breadth and depth of research and expertise with We Are Futures’ impressive track record of advocacy and impact.
April 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're delighted to announce that we are partnering with We Are Futures to better drive positive impact on young people’s lives! This collaboration brings together @manmetuni.bsky.social’s breadth and depth of research and expertise with We Are Futures’ impressive track record of advocacy and impact.
Great to see the contribution of our member
@anne-marieday.bsky.social alongside colleagues from MCYS and Metropolis at @manmetuni.bsky.social
to report that argues for a whole-child approach to childhood vulnerability: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/new-rep...
#ChildrensFutures
@anne-marieday.bsky.social alongside colleagues from MCYS and Metropolis at @manmetuni.bsky.social
to report that argues for a whole-child approach to childhood vulnerability: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/new-rep...
#ChildrensFutures
New report warns thousands of vulnerable children at risk of criminal exploitation - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
A report by the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre warns thousands of vulnerable children are at risk of criminal exploitation.
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Great to see the contribution of our member
@anne-marieday.bsky.social alongside colleagues from MCYS and Metropolis at @manmetuni.bsky.social
to report that argues for a whole-child approach to childhood vulnerability: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/new-rep...
#ChildrensFutures
@anne-marieday.bsky.social alongside colleagues from MCYS and Metropolis at @manmetuni.bsky.social
to report that argues for a whole-child approach to childhood vulnerability: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/new-rep...
#ChildrensFutures
Our Co-Director, @michellemcmanus.bsky.social, has co-created an intelligence tool used by law enforcement agencies to prioritise the indecent image offenders most likely to be contact-abusing children: www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/200...
It is now used across 27 countries in the EU and beyond.
It is now used across 27 countries in the EU and beyond.
April 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our Co-Director, @michellemcmanus.bsky.social, has co-created an intelligence tool used by law enforcement agencies to prioritise the indecent image offenders most likely to be contact-abusing children: www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/200...
It is now used across 27 countries in the EU and beyond.
It is now used across 27 countries in the EU and beyond.
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📢 New opportunity for policy professionals! 📢
Our new Chancellor’s Visiting Fellowship offers policy experts the chance to work with researchers & shape real-world impact.
Curious? Find out more below:
mcrmetropolis.uk/new-chancell...
Our new Chancellor’s Visiting Fellowship offers policy experts the chance to work with researchers & shape real-world impact.
Curious? Find out more below:
mcrmetropolis.uk/new-chancell...
New Chancellor’s Visiting Fellowship Offers Unique Opportunity for Policy Professionals - Metropolis
mcrmetropolis.uk
March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
📢 New opportunity for policy professionals! 📢
Our new Chancellor’s Visiting Fellowship offers policy experts the chance to work with researchers & shape real-world impact.
Curious? Find out more below:
mcrmetropolis.uk/new-chancell...
Our new Chancellor’s Visiting Fellowship offers policy experts the chance to work with researchers & shape real-world impact.
Curious? Find out more below:
mcrmetropolis.uk/new-chancell...
The UK Government recently launched a national listening exercise to let #YoungPeople have their say on support services, facilities and opportunities they need outside the school gates. They are invited to share their views via an online survey by 16 April: www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
NYS - Deliver You - iwill
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...
www.iwill.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The UK Government recently launched a national listening exercise to let #YoungPeople have their say on support services, facilities and opportunities they need outside the school gates. They are invited to share their views via an online survey by 16 April: www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
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🚨 Save the date! 🚨
Join us at Manchester Met's Business School on the 8th May 2025 for a research symposium on a safer criminal justice system.
📢 Speakers include Dr. Kay Lalor, Prof. Michelle McManus, Prof. Chris Fox & Kevin Wong. Special guest: Dr. Jamie Bennett.
🔗 Register now: lu.ma/eqg45rtx
Join us at Manchester Met's Business School on the 8th May 2025 for a research symposium on a safer criminal justice system.
📢 Speakers include Dr. Kay Lalor, Prof. Michelle McManus, Prof. Chris Fox & Kevin Wong. Special guest: Dr. Jamie Bennett.
🔗 Register now: lu.ma/eqg45rtx
Criminal justice research symposium: A safer criminal justice system · Luma
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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March 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🚨 Save the date! 🚨
Join us at Manchester Met's Business School on the 8th May 2025 for a research symposium on a safer criminal justice system.
📢 Speakers include Dr. Kay Lalor, Prof. Michelle McManus, Prof. Chris Fox & Kevin Wong. Special guest: Dr. Jamie Bennett.
🔗 Register now: lu.ma/eqg45rtx
Join us at Manchester Met's Business School on the 8th May 2025 for a research symposium on a safer criminal justice system.
📢 Speakers include Dr. Kay Lalor, Prof. Michelle McManus, Prof. Chris Fox & Kevin Wong. Special guest: Dr. Jamie Bennett.
🔗 Register now: lu.ma/eqg45rtx
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A great opportunity!! Please share widely. Full-time, 3 yr post based at GMCA under the guidance of Manchester Centre for Youth Studies, working on a project implementing child-centred justice across GM. Any queries, get in touch @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social @nayouthjustice.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A great opportunity!! Please share widely. Full-time, 3 yr post based at GMCA under the guidance of Manchester Centre for Youth Studies, working on a project implementing child-centred justice across GM. Any queries, get in touch @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social @nayouthjustice.bsky.social
On 20 November 2024, our leadership team, our members and external stakeholders came together at @manmetuni.bsky.social to mark the start of our Institute's activity across research, policymaking and community engagement.
Watch highlights from the event: youtu.be/_Kkc4e9QUtw
#ChildrensFutures
Watch highlights from the event: youtu.be/_Kkc4e9QUtw
#ChildrensFutures
Launch of the Institute for Children's Futures
YouTube video by Manchester Metropolitan University
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March 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On 20 November 2024, our leadership team, our members and external stakeholders came together at @manmetuni.bsky.social to mark the start of our Institute's activity across research, policymaking and community engagement.
Watch highlights from the event: youtu.be/_Kkc4e9QUtw
#ChildrensFutures
Watch highlights from the event: youtu.be/_Kkc4e9QUtw
#ChildrensFutures
Earlier this year, our Institute was featured on the UN Academic Impact website, introducing our mission and highlights from our launch event to the world.
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Manchester Metropolitan University launches new Institute for Children’s Futures | United Nations
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...
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March 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Earlier this year, our Institute was featured on the UN Academic Impact website, introducing our mission and highlights from our launch event to the world.
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Discover what guides us in making a positive impact on #ChildrensFutures: www.un.org/en/academic-...
Children’s voices are at the heart of our research. This is why we’ve developed innovative methodologies for ensuring children’s participation in research and shaping policy debates: www.mmu.ac.uk/institute-fo...
Follow us for more updates! #ChildrensFutures
Follow us for more updates! #ChildrensFutures
Research | Institute for Children's Futures
Explore the research we are doing to inform policy and practice to improve children’s futures.
www.mmu.ac.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Children’s voices are at the heart of our research. This is why we’ve developed innovative methodologies for ensuring children’s participation in research and shaping policy debates: www.mmu.ac.uk/institute-fo...
Follow us for more updates! #ChildrensFutures
Follow us for more updates! #ChildrensFutures