Did Sure Start work?
From an article by Beautiful Enterprise
Initially in deprived areas, provided services for families with children to help navigate pregnancy, parenting, childcare, early learning, finding jobs. Long-term results; higher educational achievements, better health, and more..
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Bringing back the power of community
From a blog at the British Medical Journal and oth
William Beveridge, whose 1942 report led to the welfare state, recognised he'd made a mistake in omitting a greater role for families, communities, volunteers, civil society. “It did frankly send a chill to my heart.”
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An innovation process for a town/city
From an article by Apolitical
Towns/cities today must respond effectively to the needs of increased urbanisation. To do this, they need to learn, embrace an innovation process in their practices that involves local people and others. An example..
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5 tips for citizen engagement for the public sector
From an article by Better Government
A public servant needs to master the art of engaging citizens effectively. To do the right things, they must listen, engage, and co-create solutions with those they are here to serve – the citizens.
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Giving parents authority over children's social media
From an article by the Institute of Family Studies
Encouraging law on social media - an example for governments to follow. Gives full administrator-level access to parents, so that they can see everything that their children are doing on social media.
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In-Person - Communicating Faith in Public - 4 modules - London
@St Paul's Hammersmith, Queen Caroline St, London
A course with 4x1 day modules over 6 months that’ll train you to write and speak compellingly about Christianity in the public square.
Do you sense a calling to communicate your Christian faith in public media? Do you want to develop your skills as a writer, thinker, and communicator? Do you want opportunities to publish or speak as a Christian in national media outlets? If so, the Communicating Faith in Public programme is for you!
The course’s expert trainers will help you think about the nature of our culture(s) today, and how the Christian faith speaks into it. They’ll help you grow the knowledge, skills, and character you need to write, present, and navigate media platforms and publishing. And they’ll teach you ways to foster valuable connections and expand your networks.
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