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Why it’s important to understand young people’s identities and lived experiences

Have you ever wondered what children and young people see when they look around themselves? Where do they find purpose and joy? What makes them feel a sense of safety and belonging? And how can we improve the world around them by better understanding their complex identities and lived experiences? The ‘Life Through My Lens’ project sets out to answer these questions and aims to encourage a more culturally aware approach in children’s services to improve the support we offer to children, young people and families.

Blog 15 October 2024

The impact of creativity on mental health

We chatted with Dan, and heard one of his poems, to understand how creativity and the right support has had a positive impact on his mental health.

Blog 10 October 2024

The link between childhood trauma and mental health

We spoke with mental health specialist Dr Andrew Newman to debunk some myths and answer frequent questions.

Blog 7 October 2024

Could short break fostering help your nest feel a bit less empty?

Becoming a foster carer offers an amazing opportunity for 'empty nesters' to support a child or young person if they feel they have extra space in their home and love to give. Learn why fostering can be a great next step for people whose children have moved out of the family home.

Blog 1 October 2024

How to talk to young people about peer pressure

From skipping school to trying smoking or vaping, peer pressure can take many forms in children's lives. Hear from our expert for top tips on talking to children about peer pressure.

Blog 26 September 2024

Why involving young people in decisions about their lives is a recipe for success

Our new joint report with Co-op, "A Recipe for Success: How Children and Young People Want to Access Food in Their Communities", reflects on young people’s views and experiences of accessing food.

Blog 21 September 2024

How poverty makes it harder for children and young people to go to school

Rachel Parker is the Programme Manager for our Watchtower Project and our Steps to Success mentoring programme, where she leads a team of mentors who offer one-to-one support for children and young people who are persistently or severely absent from school.

Blog 10 September 2024

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