The Research Centre for Children, Families & Communities based at Canterbury Christ Church University. (Re)tweets do not necessarily reflect the views of CCCU.

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We are a dedicated centre based @CanterburyCCUni & specialise in #research and #evaluation work in the areas of #children, #families & #communities. Please get in touch if we can help your organisation achieve its goals canterbury.ac.uk/rcfcfc #CCCU #childrenandfamilies
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We are very proud to have supported @Parentkind to develop this blueprint for #parentfriendlyschools. Please take a look and give Parentkind your feedback. #parentsineducation #PTA #PTAUK #parentkind
Making parent-friendly schools a reality. See our Blueprint and give us your thoughts: parentkind.org.uk/Research--… #parents #schools #parentalengagement
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So important to hear the children's voices when it is THEIR experience. And, yes, let's change this one teacher at a time through better #teachertraining #SENtraining #Autism #autismaware #bullying #SEN
The mum of an autistic 11-year-old has called for better teacher training. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de… #SEND #teachertraining #parents
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One of our #RCfCFC #PhD students has presented his research in Budapest. Way to go @shanemochriecox #CCCUproud
End of ⁦@YCE_Network#YCENConf Conference in Budapest selfie with ⁦@roy_smith78⁩ ⁦@PaulFenton_FRSA⁩ Zulfi Ali et al - thanks to all involved for a great conference and delighted to present my research ⁦@ResearchforCFC⁩ ⁦⁦@CanterburyCCUni
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This looks good if any of our followers are close to #Sheffield #EY #CPD #Free
There are still a few places left for our @EducationSheff day of sharing reflections on research and practice in early childhood education. Free to attend! If you'd like to join us, please register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/current-d…
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What is the problem with #SEND funding? Tes analyses. ow.ly/IwJZ50uwW8H #SchoolFunding #education

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Exciting #job opportunities in #EastKent to work with and support #migrant women. Our research partners @beyond_thepage are recruiting for #administration and #ESOL roles. See more here beyondthepage.org.uk/support… #jobsinthanet #Thanet #jobsinkent
Great idea! Anything that makes #research findings more #accessible gets our vote.
Four reasons to graphically illustrate your research wp.me/p4m9em-9fS #GraphicResearch
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13 May 2019
Did you know that it's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2019? It's vital that we talk about mental health, which is why we're so grateful to @MrsHible for sharing her experiences of post-natal depression - and how sharing books with her baby helped them bond: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fe…
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13 May 2019
If your children are taking SATs or other exams this week, why not check out our list of books to help them feel calm and mindful? (You might find them useful, too!) booktrust.org.uk/booklists/c… Illustration: Christiane Engel
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Well done CCCU and thanks to all the work of the Sustainability Unit, as CCCU supports EAUC's Declaration of Climate Emergency. Lots of work to do to turn now to turn the declaration into reality
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We are so #CCCUProud of the winners and runners up that came to the #portfolioartrebels prize giving event on Wednesday which is a collaboration between @CanterburyCCUni and @TCMargate . Read more about this event and the winners on our blog: ow.ly/KWd350tVLGo

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#Parents, be part of the conversation on education. Join our Parent Insight Panel and have your say. parentkind.org.uk/Research--… #parentalengagement #parentvoice
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#staff and #students @CanterburyCCUni, this looks great! Today in Lg48.
Looking forward to a discussion on social class in higher education today at 12-2 pm in Lg48. "We need to talk about social class". Please join us. All Welcome.
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2 May 2019
Getting involved in Election Day? Help your children to start getting interested in politics with these super books: booktrust.org.uk/booklists/p… Now, if you'll excuse us, we're off to browse #dogsatpollingstations all day (don't tell the boss 😂) #LocalElections2019 Ill: Erika Meza
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#Free #budgeting #help from a great organisation local to #Canterbury and #Dover
Need some help with budgeting, starting next week at @supportbechange a new evening course to help you manage your money @CAPmoneyuk #budget #reducedebt #Aylesham
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24 Apr 2019
Adults with no or few digital skills are to be given access to a new suite of free courses, apprenticeship and skills minister Anne Milton has announced - do you think this is a good idea? #education #digital #technology tes.com/news/adults-be-offer…

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24 Apr 2019
Women living in disadvantaged communities have a high chance of experiencing depression or anxiety around the time of pregnancy and childbirth - that is why we are working towards perinatal mental health support for all… perinatalmentalhealth.wordpr…
Are you a parent/carer? Does your child receive #occupationaltherapy, #physiotherapy, #speechandlanguagetherapy? We would love to hear your views about technology & digital communication as a carer. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey tinyurl.com/y7pb2rdc
#NomoreSATS Impressed once again by #NewZealand's approach to the #education of their children. #powertothepeople?
New Zealand has set its children free from standardised testing. Thanks to a sustained campaign from unions, schools and parents, pupils no longer have to take their version of SATs. Find out how they did it and join our campaign to change the system buff.ly/2Ra6XSx
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