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Child of the North
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Our vision is for children in the North of England to grow up with the same opportunities and life chances as those in the rest of the country.

Child of the North is joint project with the N8 Research Partnership and Health Equity North
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November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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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
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
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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
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@n8research.bsky.social @vp-centre.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @caerbradford.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
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
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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
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@n8research.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @caerbradford.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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
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
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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