We Shouldn’t Have To Shout To Be Heard Campaign: October 10 – 29 2022
Amplifying the experiences and voices of families most affected by the pandemic and now facing the cost of living crisis
In November 2021 and March 2022 thirty mothers from families impacted by low income, living with a disability, single parenting or from a minority ethnic community, took part in a specially designed creative programme, funded by the AHRC, and led by Wellspring Settlement with the University of Bristol. The project asked the following questions:
- what do we need to know about parenting before and during the pandemic?
- What does your family need to thrive in the future?
Now the #ShouldntHaveToShout campaign generated by this project is here!
Between 10 – 24 October billboards and posters designed by Lucy Turner and Rising Arts Agency will be exhibited across Bristol featuring quotes describing the struggles and triumphs of these mothers. Check the map to find the posters and billboards nearest to you!
Alongside, the art campaign, a policy paper ‘Shouldn’t Have To Shout – Valuing Parents As Experts’ co-written with the University of Bristol and the Wellspring Settlement’s team of Art Researchers will be circulated to local decision makers, councillors and agencies. The policy paper focuses on the need to value parents as experts, contains recommendations to make it easier for parents to communicate with schools, support children with SEND, share experiences with other parents, and find suitable childcare.