Dartington Service Design Lab launches bold new strategy - Thriving Futures: Driving systemic change with and for children and young people
Today marks an exciting milestone as we share our ambitious new strategy Thriving Futures: Driving systemic change with and for children and young people. Building on over sixty years of innovative work, this forward-thinking strategy outlines how we will focus our expertise over the next five years to create lasting, positive change for children and young people across the UK.
This recommitment to our vision and mission arrives at a critical moment when children and young people face an increasing number of complex challenges that impact their ability to grow up safe, happy, and healthy. As experts in applied research and design, we know that the key to tackling these issues lies in working to shift the underlying conditions that hold the problems in place.
“Our vision is a society where people, communities and services work together to shape effective systems that give all children and young people a fair chance to grow up happy, safe, healthy and thriving.”
Underpinning all aspects of this strategy are the core principles of centring the voices of children and young people, being evidence-informed, working in meaningful partnerships and embracing anti-racism.
Over the coming months, you’ll see our strategy come to life through new work, deeper collaborations, and opportunities for engagement. The launch of this strategy represents not just our own evolution as an organisation, but our renewed commitment to collaborate with everyone who shares the ambition of building a better future with and for children and young people. We’re ready to work together, drive impact and influence change. If you share that ambition, please reach out to discuss what partnership and collaboration could look like!