In progress

NSFT's colleagues at CLARHC in Cambridge show interest in the design approach and outcomes of Early Lab's first project with NSFT seeking a potential collaboration and invite us to participate in a one day research conference. Read more

Early Lab and NSFT convene at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts on the UEA campus to discuss project plans which take a turn away from pre-planned interventions towards helping schools to develop cultures that are more conducive to pupil wellbeing. Read more

The good news is that two schools in Norfolk have confirmed they are on board for the project. The bad news is we have been unsuccessful with our first funding bid. We now begin the hunt for funding sources more appropriate to what we want to do. Read more

Early Lab and NSFT agrees that the innovation and trialling of new school curriculum ideas would produce more valuable evidence if we are able to ensure that school pupils can be involved in the project workshops. This post looks at ways this can be achieved. Read more

In collaboration with NSFT we plan to run a project with schools in Norfolk that will use design, as a process of empathy, to help rural communities use preventative strategies to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people. Read more