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Book SynopsisSetting out big public policy ideas, enhanced by contributions from academic and campaigning experts, as well as those with lived experience, Raising the Nation shows why we must prioritise child-centred policies to ensure the future strength of our communities, environment and economy.
Trade Review“The right book at the right time…. full of fresh ideas. It should be required reading for all policy-makers in national and local government.” Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester "Paul Lindley likes to think big... Part manifesto and part collection of essays from academics, charity bosses, politicians and parents, [his] web of ideas culminates in a final chapter that models how legislation, the built environment and public services can be constructed with children in mind." Financial Times
"I love Paul’s entrepreneurial approach to re-imagining how to build a better future. He’s created an evidence-led, story-centred, whole system vision that’s packed with ideas and opportunities that policy makers, parents, young people entrepreneurs and anyone who care about our future should seriously embrace!" Ella Goldner, Co- Founder and General Manager, Zinc "Paul Lindley likes to think big... Part manifesto and part collection of essays from academics, charity bosses, politicians and parents, [his] web of ideas culminates in a final chapter that models how legislation, the built environment and public services can be constructed with children in mind." Financial Times
"A powerful and inspiring account of why and how we can make this the best country for children to grow up in. A must-read for policy-makers of all political parties." Claire Ainsley, Director of the Center-Left Renewal project at the Progressive Policy Institute and former Labour Party Executive Director. of Policy
Table of ContentsForeword by Helle Thorning-Schmidt 1. Introduction 2. How did we get here? 3. The early years 4. Play 5. Local spaces 6. Education 7. Health 8. Digital 9. Children society fails most 10. Democracy 11. Voice 12. Variety 13. Well-being 14. A National Children’s Service
