Stay informed about the latest news related to young children's participation in education. This section includes news articles, press releases, and event announcements. Please keep in mind that the views and endorsements expressed in these news items may not necessarily align with our project's perspectives.
Latest News & Events
Children and Families Research Centre International Child and Family Conference
02/04/25
Book your place at this exciting new conference hosted by the University of Bristol. We will be in attendance and holding a symposia which we are really excited for, we hope to see some of you there!
Textbook release - “Exploring the Pedagogy of Learning and Playing Outdoors: Questions of Purpose and Intention”.
02/04/25
We recommend checking out this textbook by co-investigator, Dr Jane Waters-Davies
CPiS Policy Briefing
11/02/25
Press Release: The team have created a policy briefing from our findings of a legislative and policy analysis of Welsh education documentation. Check out the policy briefing and please share with interested colleagues!
Annual Symposium
16/01/25
We invite you to our second annual symposium taking place on the March 6th. Sign up here.
Children's Participation in Schools: CREAN Webinar
30/10/24
The team invite you to a webinar hosted by the Children's Rights European Academic Network (CREAN) and in collaboration with the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice at Swansea University. The webinar will take place on the 7th November 2024 from 2:00pm-3:30pm (UK Time).
CPiS Newsletter September 2024
14/10/24
Click here to access this months newsletter curated by the Children's Participation in Schools team
Project Publication: Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric
11/06/24
Our very first project publication 'Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric' is now live! Read here
New Blog: Reflections on Year 1 of the Children’s Participation in Schools project
22/04/24
Check out this new blog from PI Sarah Chicken, reflecting on the first year of the project. You can also find this in our Resources section too!
Event: Amplifying Research Voices & Highlighting Young Children in Emergency Settings: South Asia
27/03/24
This event, hosted by the Moving Minds Alliance’s Research Forum will take place on April 4th and will showcase emerging research on children and families effected by crisis and conflict in South Asia.