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Peer Research Toolkit Training

Eight recorded lectures with Q&A that take you through a peer research project from start to finish, built on Involving Young People: A Toolkit for Peer Research. Work through them in order.

8 sessions · recordings coming soon

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  1. 1

    Introduction to peer research

    20 January 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    This recorded one-hour lecture introduces the principles and practice of peer research, drawing on the Peer Research Toolkit to explain what it means for young people to lead research. With guest speakers, sector examples and peer researchers sharing their experiences, followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

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  2. 2

    Setup, recruitment and budgets of peer research

    27 January 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    How to establish the foundations of a peer research project: effective structures, recruiting and supporting peer researchers, and planning realistic budgets. Guest speakers, sector examples and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  3. 3

    Co-designing research aims and questions

    3 February 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    How to co-design research aims and questions with young people, using tools and approaches from the Peer Research Toolkit, with guest speakers, peer researchers and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  4. 4

    Participatory research methods

    17 February 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    Participatory research methods that enable young people to generate and share knowledge in inclusive ways, with real-life examples from across the sector and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  5. 5

    Ethics, safeguarding and data protection

    3 March 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    The ethical considerations that underpin safe and responsible peer research, with a focus on safeguarding and data protection. Sector examples, guest speakers and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  6. 6

    Conducting fieldwork with peer researchers

    17 March 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    Practical guidance on supporting peer researchers during fieldwork: preparation, facilitation and reflection, with sector case studies and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  7. 7

    Involving young people in analysis

    14 April 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    Approaches to involving young people in research analysis, and how collaborative analysis generates richer insights. Guest speakers, peer researchers and a 30-minute Q&A.

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  8. 8

    Impact and embedding participation

    28 April 2026 · Zoom · 1 hr lecture + 30 min Q&A

    How to demonstrate the impact of peer research and embed youth participation into ongoing practice, with guest speakers, sector examples and a 30-minute Q&A.

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