This month an Early Day Motion was tabled in the House of Commons, welcoming a new breakfast club model created by Lynne Hindmarch (CF 2018) and Lindsay Graham (CF 2014). The model is the first of its kind in the UK and has already helped to support over 800 children. Read our news story.
An intergenerational programme set up by Lorraine George (CF 2017) and Kay Jodrell (CF 2019) received the 2020 Best Inclusive Practice Nursery World Award on 15 February. The programme engages childminders and children with residents at a care home in Torquay and is the first of its kind in the UK.
By Lorraine George,
Mental health campaigner Debbie Frances (CF 2018) took part in an online Q&A with wellbeing provider Recovery Devon on 23 February. Debbie shared her own experiences as a mental health carer and findings from her Fellowship, which explored early-intervention initiatives that promote wellbeing.
By Debbie Frances,
Researcher Tim Gill (CF 2018) has written a book, Urban Playground, which was published on 1 February. The book explores how designers can create sustainable play spaces for children and draws upon insights from Tim’s Fellowship, which researched child-friendly approaches to urban planning.
By Timothy Gill,
Disability rights consultant Zara Todd (CF 2016) has co-written a report, Hidden Leaders: Disability Leadership in Civil Society, which was published by ACEVO on 7 February. Zara drew upon findings from her Fellowship, which explored best practice in leadership for disabled people.
By Zara Todd,
