Newsletter January Issue no.5
Welcome 2025!
BiB: Age of Wonder (AoW) is thrilled to welcome all schools to 2025.
This year, we’re excited to collaborate with both returning and new schools as we continue our mission to support the students of Bradford.
We look forward to an inspiring year ahead filled with learning and discovery!
What's happening?
"My Life, My City. Winning Videos"
Exciting news! We've been starting to post the winning films for the My Life, My City competition on our Instagram and TikTok channels (@bibageofwonder).
These videos offer a unique window into the lives of young people in Bradford, showcasing their perspectives and inspiring creativity.
Click the link for more videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyWD18XoDHES2IkKrMo3Yxuv8GAqWpozb
Born in Bradford: Age of Wonder Data Dashboard available for schools
The Data Dashboard is an interactive data platform with Age of Wonder Data from schools all across Bradford. The unique platform provides insight into important topics of student and school life in Bradford. The data of over 8000 students helps us understand
the needs of teenagers and where we can create change. Comparisons can be made with national references and the whole AOW cohort to help recognise differences in your students.
Teachers wanted to contribute to eating disorder research.
Data shows that eating disorders and mental health issues are on the rise in children and young people, particularly those at secondary age. A large percentage of these young people are undiagnosed and thus cannot access support. We are seeking teachers
who are interested in the topic of disordered eating to form a working group which will support BiB’s research into the area. This will involve providing insight and opinion, as well as contributing to the discussion about how to approach this topic with young
people in school.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Nathan Dawkins via email at: Nathan.dawkins@bthft.nhs.uk
Born in Bradford: Age of Wonder – The Game Show!
We are exciting to announce that we are collaborating with Leeds Trinity University students to create the first ever Age of Wonder Game Show!
We are looking for a group of enthusiastic students who would like to be involved in the development and production of the Game Show in collaboration with
Leeds Trinity University!
This project will run from February onwards, with workshops taking place at your school, and then a trip to Leeds Trinity University in May to record the final Game Show in their professional TV studio.
The Game Show aims to bring key research topics and data to life in a fun and vibrant way for other students to see!
This is a brilliant opportunity for students to learn an array of new technical skills, as well as develop confidence, and explore potential career options.
For more information, please get in touch with laura.jackson@bthft.nhs.uk
Have your say and get involved!
Our parent, teacher and teen groups have been working with world-leading researchers from York, Cambridge, and Bradford to co-produce research on social media, data use, and adolescent mental health. We're also evaluating how these groups work together, to
make sure we embrace equality, agency, and reciprocity as much as possible.
Want to gain transferable skills, boost your CV and work on cutting-edge research?
Contact david.ryan@bthft.nhs.uk to sign up!