Lecturer @uniofnewcastle Education for inclusive cities & economies, relational engagement, children & young people as experts & decision makers. she|her
Newcastle & Manchester UK
Joined February 2012
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Debbie Ralls retweeted
Fabulous session fulfilling part of the young persons manifesto - the importance of coming together, in person - we agreed we need to do this more regularly. What a leveller - youth and adult board working creatively together with our pledges ✍️#commitment #itsajourney #ourfuture
So excited to have our adult Executive group and young people's Know Our Impact group together at our Board-to-Board workshop this afternoon, facilitated by @IiC_rights. The young people's artwork is proudly on display! @NENC_NHS @LeviBuckleyNENC @HeatherCorlett1
Debbie Ralls retweeted
The Children and Families Research Centre in @UoBrisSPS is delighted yo be organising, with our partners, our inaugural International Child and Family conference next June. Abstracts are due by the end of October. @SChildhoods @BrisBlackHums @histchild
We’re proud to be supporting the 1st International Child and Family Conference!
Save the date: 17-19 June 2025, University of Bristol, UK
cfrc.bristol.ac.uk/cfrc-conf…
@afua_td_imoh @estherdermott @UoBrisSPS #FamilyStudies
ALT Logo of the International Child and Family Conference 2025
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Proudly displaying our Young People's Impact Group manifesto artwork at the @NCS Youth Symposium in Newcastle! Amazing to see their incredible work out in the wild! – at Byker, England
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France’s extraordinary election results provide an urgent, valuable lesson.
Don’t concede ground to those who sow division and fear. Build a bold Left movement that offers an alternative of inclusion and hope.
That is how you defeat the far right.
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Our latest Child of the North report has shone a light on how the rise in the number of children experiencing mental health problems is an ongoing crisis not only for those children and families experiencing it, but for our country’s future. n8research.org.uk/research-f…
Debbie Ralls retweeted
With a #generalelection in just 6 weeks, now is the prime time to sign our petition to urge the next Government to put children and young people at the heart of decision-making. @CAERBradford @CfYoungLives @ChildoftheNort1 @N8research
change.org/p/prioritise-chil…
The @EveryChildNENC Young Advisors’ manifesto & River of Change was developed using a relational approach to engagement, where activities position young people as leaders, experts & key collaborators. You can read more in the @ChildoftheNort1 policy report n8research.org.uk/media/CoTN…
Delighted to share the presentation by our Young Advisors, launching their manifesto for engagement and their 'River of Change' artwork: youtu.be/-0FdE9gcEzc?si=5C9_…
@NENC_NHS @LeviBuckleyNENC @HeatherCorlett1 @ChildrenNE @DebbieRalls @IiC_rights @Mrs_Soulsby @GreatNorthMum
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Delighted to share the presentation by our Young Advisors, launching their manifesto for engagement and their 'River of Change' artwork: youtu.be/-0FdE9gcEzc?si=5C9_…
@NENC_NHS @LeviBuckleyNENC @HeatherCorlett1 @ChildrenNE @DebbieRalls @IiC_rights @Mrs_Soulsby @GreatNorthMum – at North East, England
It was a privilege to be part of this project with the NENC and their Young Advisors-they are truly inspirational! After a NENC development day exploring relational engagement, the young people created a Manifesto and River of Change that suggest new ways of working in the sector
Delighted to share the presentation by our Young Advisors, launching their manifesto for engagement and their 'River of Change' artwork: youtu.be/-0FdE9gcEzc?si=5C9_…
@NENC_NHS @LeviBuckleyNENC @HeatherCorlett1 @ChildrenNE @DebbieRalls @IiC_rights @Mrs_Soulsby @GreatNorthMum
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Dr. Aghasaleh is a member of the Decolonial, Postcolonial, & Anticolonial Studies in Education SIG. We condemn the repression that the university president @HumboldtPrez unleashed on students & faculty. We share Dr. Aghasaleh's unwavering solidarity & conviction. FREE PALESTINE!
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Today, Child of the North – led by @N8Research & @_HENorth – and @CFYoungLives unveils the third in a series of reports on how the Government and Opposition can reset their vision for children to put the life chances of young people at the heart of policy making & delivery.
Very much looking forward to this, where I’ll be sharing the wonderful work of @uniperiferias and the kite fliers of the Maré, Rio de Janeiro, and how they use kite flying as social action to make the city a fairer place ❤️🪁
Join us for our next City Forum at the Farrell Centre, March 7th 18.00-19.30.
This City Forum will be questioning what the Built Environment can offer to Young People.
Free, all welcome. Booking recommended. 👇
farrellcentre.org.uk/explore…
Tickets can be booked here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-foru…
CfLaT member, Debbie Ralls, and our occasional research partner, Rosie Parnell, are both contributing to a really interesting (and free!) City Forum event this Thursday (7 March). More info and sign-up here: farrellcentre.org.uk/explore…
@NewcastleUniAPL @secls
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Can’t wait for this afternoon when our @EveryChildNENC Youth and Executive Boards come together to hear the Young Advisor Manifesto Launch! A creative approach promises a feast for our eyes and ears! @DebbieRalls @ChildrenNE @NENC_NHS #cypvoice – at Great Ayton, England
Thank you @ProfLauraLundy for starting our engagement journey with sharing your research. Today @EveryChildNENC has its Professionals and Youth Board to Board guided by Deb Ralls relational toolkit 🤞👏 #meaningfulengagement
Debbie Ralls retweeted
So excited to hear from our Young Advisor group today! Final run throughs with the team! @DebbieRalls @ChildrenNE @EveryChildNENC @GreatNorthMum @HeatherCorlett1
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🚨NEW: Two in three research staff in UK universities are employed on fixed-term contracts
Today's report exposes the widespread use of gig-economy style contracts for the staff who prop up university research departments.
Read the full report here: ucu.org.uk/article/13444/New…
ALT 66% of research staff on insecure contracts
Possibly the weirdest charity window display shop ever. What’s your favourite? Mine has to be the pig headed toilet roll doll. Just checking - does anyone even still use a toilet doll? #charityshop #Manchester #toiletdolls
Debbie Ralls retweeted
Today is the day @EveryChildNENC Youth Board and Young Advisors supported by @ChildrenNE work with @DebbieRalls on their manifesto to our Executive! #youthvoice @NENC_NHS – at Yorkshire and The Humber, England
