How do we ensure young people have a genuine say in the decisions that affect their lives? The Institute for Children's Futures is working with young people to influence research, policy and real-world change. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yHlUN7

🎉 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the incredible youth-led charity Youth Leads UK! Together, we’re bridging academic rigour and youth leadership to build a fairer, more inclusive future for children and young people everywhere. 👉 Full story here: www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Why do children known to services still fall through the cracks? Our Director, Prof Michelle McManus, gave evidence to @londonassembly.bsky.social on grooming gangs — a longstanding issue still affecting London today. #Safeguarding #ChildProtection

The tragic case of Preston Davey highlights a critical issue in #safeguarding. Our Director @michellemcmanus.bsky.social and ICF member, Emma Ball, share insights and recommendations to improve the system-wide approach. 💡Full article via @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/preston-dave...

Preston Davey: how can so many agencies know about a child and still miss what’s happening?

The unfortunate reality is that many children who experience these tragic outcomes are already known to services.

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"How can so many agencies know about a child and not see what was happening?" Prof Michelle McManus from our Institute for Children's Futures writes in @uk.theconversation.com on the tragic case of baby Preston Davey and what must change to safeguard children. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xLh0OE

How do we tackle the NEET crisis? Lisa Russell shares insight in Schools Week on the importance of vocational routes, early support, and real-world experiences to help young people succeed. Read more below👇 https://bit.ly/3QZLYSu

How some schools are trying to beat the NEET crisis

A recent report said schools were too focused on exams and university. Some are trying to buck the trend

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🌍 200+ participants worldwide joined the 1st webinar on how evidence-based approaches can strengthen caregiver wellbeing and family connection through @unicef.org’s Caring for the Caregiver. Brilliant speakers, inc. Dr Boniface Kakhobwe, Prof Saul Becker, Prof Tamsen Rochat, Dr Stephanie Redinger.

How can simple, evidence‑based support transform caregiving for parents of young children? 📢 Join UNICEF’s Caring for the Caregiver webinar series to explore outcomes from a 6‑country study published in The Lancet Global Health. @unicef.org @manmetuni.bsky.social @lancetgh.bsky.social

Happy children need happy caregivers. 🧡 A new study in @lancetgh.bsky.social shows that @unicef.org’s "Caring for the Caregiver" program is transforming lives across 6 countries. Simple behaviour-change tools and activities can positively influence parents’ mental health and social support. (1/3)

New research by Professor Tamsen Rochat, Professor of Psychology at @icf-mcr.bsky.social, shows how a landmark new intervention can boost emotional regulation and social connections in parents of young children. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/49ghBgr

Simple behaviour-change techniques boost parent, child and family relationships globally

Major six-country study shows improvements in parents’ and caregivers’ mental health and social support across multiple cultures and contexts

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“One of the most acute forms of hardship children can experience." Our @icf-mcr.bsky.social co-director Michelle McManus (@michellemcmanus.bsky.social) on the plight of children growing up in B&B accommodation. Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tvQjLg

Commissioner analysis highlights plight of children growing up in B&Bs - CYP Now

Analysis of data reveals how thousands of children are spending months in bed & breakfast (B&B) accommodation unsuitable for meeting their basic needs and leadi

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“The real test of this reform is whether it moves us from crisis response to early, preventive support" Read our Institute for Children's Future's response to the Government's new White Paper outlining reforms to the schools and SEND system 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZUe0zJ

🎉 2026 milestone unlocked: our ICF Independent Advisory Panel is officially launched! Our new panel members' independent insight, constructive challenge, and advocacy will help us push further in improving the lives and futures of children and young people. www.mmu.ac.uk/institute-fo...

🎉 We’re excited to share My Voice Matters in Research launch event! 📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER 📅 23rd March 2026 ⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm Come along, get involved, and help shape meaningful inclusion in mental health research.

Discover how our Institute for Children's Futures has responded to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KKHD2m

Our Children, Our Future: ICF Response to the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy

Leading child safeguarding academics react to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy

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Following the launch of the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy @icf-mcr.bsky.social researchers highlight three essential elements to turn child poverty ambitions into effective practice. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aJWCEm

The three essential elements to turn child poverty ambitions into effective practice - CYP Now

Measures to encourage information sharing between agencies supporting children living in temporary accommodation will only work if that intelligence is acted upon, says Professor Michelle McManus and ...

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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

‘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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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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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#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...

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

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

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📢 #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...

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...

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

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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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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

The UK failed grooming gang victims by not seeing ‘children as children’

A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.

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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...

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

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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...