Tag: Research
Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood: New Report by the Fawcett Society
December 29, 2020 Christine Singer CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
By Olivia Dickinson Digital Consultant and Diversity and Inclusion Representative CMF Executive Group On 15th December, the Fawcett Society published the final report of their Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood. The report, Unlimited Potential, is the culmination of an 18-month process of research and evidence gathering, co-chaired by Professor Becky Francis, now Chief […]
Whatever Happened To The Online Harms Bill?
November 27, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
By Colin Ward, Jayne Kirkham and John Kent CMF Executive Group ‘The Online Harms What?’ Caught in the middle of a pandemic and Britain’s ongoing divorce from Europe, it is not surprising that a piece of media-related legislation might be lost in the quagmire of more important and pressing matters in British politics. But […]
Gender Stereotypes in Children’s Media: Where Are We Now?
October 28, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
By Olivia Dickinson Digital Consultant and Diversity and Inclusion Representative – CMF Executive Group Seven years ago, back in November 2013, I produced one of the Children’s Media Foundation’s first live events. Those were the days where you could come along in person to drink some warm white wine, listen to panellists and have […]
Regulating the VSPs – YouTube and TikTok Under Scrutiny?
September 28, 2020 Greg Childs CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
The Government has proposed that Ofcom take responsibility for the regulation of Video Sharing Platforms (VSPs) based in the UK – such as TikTok. Ofcom issued a call for evidence – or a public consultation – on the proposal. This action is to bring the UK into line with a European directive – the AVMSD. The government proposal is […]
Play And The Art of Playful Communication
September 25, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, Yearbook 2020, 0
Ash Perrin CEO The Flying Seagull Project Dedicated to Sir Ken Robinson for his shining light of inspiration and willingness to challenge the norm. Let’s start from absolute Square 1. What is play? Play is the indigenous language of the child, and it is the simplest language there is. It demands total revelation, […]
Children’s Media Conference 2020 Online
June 26, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
What’s Happening In CMC 2020? By Greg Childs Director, CMF and Diana Hinshelwood Newsletter Editor, CMF Executive Group Lockdown may have stopped us gathering in Sheffield for CMC 2020, but with an on-line conference and an all-star line-up, July’s conference is still the hot ticket. CMC 2020 On-line is happening from 6th -10th […]
PSB And The Future of Public Service Broadcasting In The UK
June 26, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, 0
Proposed Inquiry on Public Service Broadcasting And Content For Children by The Children’s Media Foundation By Colin Ward Research, Outreach and Deputy Director CMF Back in January, before there were any COVID cases in this country, some people working with the Children’s Media Foundation started to ask fundamental questions about the future of […]
A Purposeful Future
June 24, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, Yearbook 2020, 0
By Bruna Capozzoli Digital Strategist Millennials, those aged roughly between 26 and 40, and Generation Z (11- to 25-year-olds) now make up over half the world’s population. Gradually taking over senior positions in the media industry, they also represent the majority of a highly-skilled tech workforce. They are the ones behind the most […]
Children are Awesome
May 27, 2020 Diana Hinshelwood CMF Blog, CMF Newsletter, Yearbook 2020, 1
Children are Awesome An article for the Children’s Media Yearbook 2020 By Hazel Kenyon Book Research Director, UK and Ireland, Neilsen Children’s nonfiction book-buying is diversifying, both in authorship and in subject matter. The latest data from Nielsen Book Research shows a continued increase in both the numbers of titles available and the volume sales of […]
APPG Report on Online Harms
April 10, 2020 Greg Childs APPG information, CMF Blog, 0
The All Party Group for Children’s Media and The Arts Co-Chairs: Julie Elliott MP, Baroness Floella Benjamin Vice Chairs: Andrew Rosindell MP, Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall, Public Enquiry Point: Jayne Kirkham Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Children’s Media and the Arts APPG meeting to discuss Age Verification and the Online Harms Bill had to […]
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