11 research outputs found
Forming a Young Advisory Group for Natural England's Children's People and Nature Survery (C-PaNS)
The Children’s People and Nature Survey is a social survey that collects information from Children and Young People (CYP) aged 8–15 on their feelings, beliefs and behaviours relating to the natural environment. Data is collected twice a year (once during school summer holidays and once during term time) and published as Official Statistics.
This report discusses the formation and implementation of NE’s first Young Advisory Group (YAG) for C-PaNS. The group was set up to work with CYP to improve the survey and improve NE’s understanding of how they view the environment. Facilitated by researchers at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of East London, the group comprised of 24 CYP from North-West England and London representing diverse ethnicities and sociocultural backgrounds. Over three-months each subgroup met for a series of workshops, both in-person and online.
During workshops the YAG scrutinised and provided feedback on C-PaNS survey design, analysis, and how findings are reported. Additional insights into CYP’s gaps in knowledge, environmental concerns, environmental interests, perceptions of outdoor spaces and recommendations about how young people’s voices can inform future work also emerged during discussions.
This project highlights the value of working directly with CYP. The YAG provided unique insights and have improved the validity of the survey. Additionally, the project empowered young people to think about their own relationship with the natural environment and outdoor spaces, as well as engage in discussions and actions that benefit nature
Prevention and Promotion for Better Mental Health Fund: London Borough of Newham Local Evaluation Report
Prevention and Promotion for Better Mental Health Fund: Evaluation of Projects to Support a Borough-Wide Trauma-Informed Initiative in Tower Hamlets
A PAC Guide to Peer Research and Social Action on Issues Related to Youth Violence: Learning from the Peer Action Collective
Systematic Review Protocol: Peer research methods and best practice: mixed methods review of the health and social sciences literature
Aim: To identify theoretical principles and practice modes and mechanisms of what works in peer research in the field of health and social sciences, that are generalisable as a basis for designing effective peer research projects, protocols and establishing best practice.
The mixed methods review will scope and synthesise existing knowledge about how to do youth peer research well using the following research questions co-created with experienced youth peer researchers, and academics and third sector partners involved in peer research:
1. What are the different modes and mechanisms of doing peer research? Which of these are valued, by whom, in which contexts and why?
2. How is success, impact and change documented, understood, negotiated and evaluated in peer research?
3. What are the opportunities, barriers and tensions in youth peer research and how can these be understood and addressed?
Question 3 focusses specifically on issues identified by experienced peer researchers as critical involving cushions (e.g. supporting with skills; supporting with decision making; supporting and with the emotional impact of the work), credibility, collaboration and change