Jenny Wood

Co-founder and Co-director, Policy & Research @placechildhood Furthering children’s human rights, through promoting and conceiving child-friendly environments.

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

How child friendly is national planning policy in each UK country? How can planning meet children’s #UNCRC right around participation and inclusion and in public space? Find out in new publication for @rtpiknowledge by me, @dbornat and @AudeLock
https://t.co/SFIlC1p5cW

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

NEW REPORT: Enabling Independent Travel for Young Scots: Age-appropriate Active Travel Infrastructure for 11-16 year olds, published with @Sustrans

It shows how young people can be enabled to walk, wheel and cycle independently. Insights below!
https://t.co/nwAhva1UeE

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

@RoyalMailHelp Ah! Thank you. This is really helpful 😀

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

@RoyalMailHelp I used to use your online service for postage and drop it at my nearest postbox. The last few times I’ve tried to do this, the only way I can do so is to arrange a collection. I can’t find an opt out box so I can click and drop, as I really don’t want a collection

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

@planningclaire @dbornat Hi Claire, sorry for slow response! We have something in the works we can’t share yet, but I’ll get in touch once we can. We have a children’s map and set of priorities for Northfield, Aberdeen though. Would you like me to send it on?

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

I’m so grateful to the young people at @LongCovidScot for taking the time (and energy!) to tell us what it’s like to live with Long Covid.

Public awareness is poor, and it’s vital we consider the children and young people for whom Covid-19 has not been a mild illness!

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

NEW BLOG:
We recently worked with @LCKScotland as part of
#ScotYouthandCOVID3 - phase 3 of our participatory project, supported by
@CYPCS

In the first of this 2 blog series, Young Consultants tell us about what it's like to live with Long Covid. https://t.co/yRoH5Pq6ux

[Sam Thomas @iamsamthomas]

The team behind this work are the best in the business, and there are very few examples of social research having such an impact on public and political debate.

[Sam Thomas @iamsamthomas]

If you're wondering if this role is for you (and especially if it excites you but are doubting that) please get in touch. My colleagues and I would love to tell you more about it.

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

📢Calling all 12-25-year-olds in Scotland📢

🗳️Vote now in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections to have your voice heard on who you want to represent your views @OfficialSYP #SYPElex21

View the candidates and how to vote 👉https://t.co/i7qIaUkJlo

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

We thoroughly enjoyed our time running this pilot. The children blew us away with their enthusiasm and talent.

Minecraft really helps bring children’s imagination to light, and mixing it with real, on-the-ground visits helped immensely. Read the below blog to find out more!

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

New Blog: we reflect on leanings from recent placemaking project with @SustransScot @StPaulsYF and @StPhilomenasRC to engage local children using game #Minecraft.

10 budding young designers, came up with fantastic designs for a new public square.

https://t.co/f5ehnO2Hxc

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

Our @Jennayw had a brilliant day today working with @planQUB students. They explored the extent to which the neighbourhoods of South West Edinburgh are child-friendly.

Lots of fun and fruitful discussion exploring affordances and finding inner children!

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

Really enjoyed meeting the students at @PlanQUB and going exploring!

[Crisis Scotland @CrisisScotland]

"These negative economic impacts are not inevitable" - Dr Beth Watts (@BethWatts494) from @ISPHERE_HWU on how we can stop homelessness rising after the pandemic

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

NEW OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE co-authored by our Co-director @Jennayw with @ISPHERE_HWU colleagues:

Advancing a Five-Level Typology of Homelessness Prevention

Prevention starts in childhood, by addressing child poverty and other welfare concerns. Take a look!
https://t.co/KGyqWJf2Tx

[Sam Thomas @iamsamthomas]

So you can have a home – but only for two years. And it's not a house, or a flat – it's a 'pod' under a bridge. And if you've used drugs, or you drink? Nope, not for you. Nice CGI though, lovely stuff. https://t.co/y79HBtZAb9

[Dr Caroline Brown (she/her) @DrCarolineBrown]

My thoughts? It’s too big. It is too carbon-y. It is too dangerous for pedestrians. It is antisocial. It has no place in a low carbon economy.

[Play England @PlayEngland]

Noooo. Play is a right because it is fundamentally important for humans. No one in their right mind would take it away. @harrietgrant @DrHelenDodd @OPALOutdoorplay @LtL_News

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

We’re delighted to be hosting an online @COP26 side event on #childrights and #climatejustice on 4 November in partnership with @CRINwire and @UNChildRights1. To find out more or to register, visit: https://t.co/uPr6C9BhNG #COP26

[🌟💚LauraWalsh FRSA💚🌟 @LLaurajwalsh]

Did you know that >1/2 health providers lack resources/funding for play in hospital.

@starlight_uk have produced a report on the state of@play and the difference investments can make- https://t.co/4gIF9qvGMq

@KathEvans2 @lucy56305629 @ludicology @TonkinAlison @CathHubbuck

[Jenny Wood @Jennayw]

Come join our board! Lots of fantastic opportunities to get stuck into as we grow our ideas and impact.

[A Place in Childhood (APiC) @PlaceChildhood]

Are you our next Board Trustee and Treasurer?

We're looking for someone with solid finance expertise, and a passion for improving children’s environments.

Details below, application deadline 22nd October, DM any questions :) https://t.co/a7nZBoy5XY