Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
Presents case studies of mainstream schools showing how they foster pupils’ sense of belonging while maintaining high attendance and attainment, highlighting practices, challenges and strategies used by participating schools.
An independent SEND commissioner’s report on Slough Borough Council reviews special educational needs and disabilities services and provides recommendations to improve assessment, provision and compliance with statutory duties for children with SEND.
Final report of the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism setting out findings on prevalence and the support available, and making recommendations to improve diagnosis, services and outcomes.
Findings from the first wave of Growing Up in the 2020s report on 12‑ and 13‑year‑olds and their families, presenting baseline measures of health, education and family circumstances from the longitudinal cohort study.
Study examines how independent scrutiny functions within safeguarding partnerships, its role and impact, and the organisational and contextual factors that support effective scrutiny of child protection arrangements.
Findings present the needs and lived experiences of adoptive parents and special guardians, describing the support they received, gaps in provision and the types of help they want in their caregiving roles.
Summarises the DWP’s 2025–26 customer experience survey for Child Maintenance Service users, reporting on ease of use, satisfaction and service experience between April 2025 and March 2026.
A rapid evidence assessment synthesises existing evidence on the knowledge, skills and professional development needs of the children’s homes workforce to identify gaps and priorities for training and practice improvement.
A major study with young people aged 14–17 presents evidence to inform government plans on extending the franchise to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds, covering attitudes, understanding of voting and potential barriers.
Research investigates how mainstream schools deploy staff to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mapping workforce models, roles and practices used to deliver SEND provision.
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
Interim and year‑three evaluation reports assess the Foster with North East Pathfinder Hub, presenting findings on the hub’s implementation and early outcomes across years 1–3 to inform foster care practice and future roll‑out decisions.
An independent process and impact evaluation covers the Uniformed Youth Fund 2022–25 and a process evaluation of its 2025–26 extension, assessing how the fund operated and what effects it had on beneficiaries and delivery.
Findings from a parents’ survey on the breakfast clubs early adopters pilot, presenting parental views and experiences of the pilot rollout, including responses about attendance, accessibility and perceived benefits or challenges for children and families.
Evaluation of the Enrichment Partnerships Pilot (EPP) assesses a programme designed to improve enrichment opportunities and boost pupil participation in out‑of‑class activities, examining how the pilot was implemented and whether it increased access and engagement.
Provides provisional monthly coverage data and commentary for the 2026 childhood vaccination programme in England, tracking uptake and programme performance across vaccines.
Qualitative research with 16–24-year-olds who are NEET and not claiming health or disability benefits, exploring their experiences, barriers to engagement and support needs.
Survey report presenting employers’ views on hiring young people, produced for an independent review into rising NEET rates and examining recruitment barriers and employer engagement with young workers.
General population polling conducted for an independent review into the rise in young people who are NEET, gauging public attitudes and perceptions about causes and potential policy responses.
Survey of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) conducted as part of an independent review into the increase in NEET prevalence among young people.
Survey of healthcare professionals capturing their views on rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training, their health needs and the adequacy of healthcare support for this group.
Presents the independent review into deaths of care‑experienced young adults in England, analysing causes and systemic factors behind early mortality among care leavers and setting out recommendations to reduce risk and improve support and services.
Reports year‑one findings from the Five to Twelve longitudinal study, describing early primary‑school outcomes and baseline measures for children aged five to twelve to inform future educational analysis.
Final evaluation of the Creative Careers Programme examines how guidance for young people, schools and careers advisers supports pathways into creative industries across England, reporting on reach, effectiveness and delivery.
Quantitative and qualitative research explores parents’ and children’s views on social media use, potential restrictions and a possible under‑16 ban, assessing wellbeing impacts and public attitudes to online safety measures.
Findings from pilots exploring how social media restrictions affect 13–17-year-olds in the UK, drawing on qualitative interviews and observation to report young people’s experiences, perceived harms, benefits and practical impacts of age-based limits on platforms.
Study examining how 11–17-year-olds encounter age assurance online, why some bypass age checks and the ways and reasons they use VPNs, based on qualitative research into young people’s behaviours and motivations.
Executive summary of MHCLG-funded research reporting on Phase 1 implementation of Awaab’s Law, outlining early lessons, practical challenges and implications for enforcing standards to improve housing conditions.
Research assesses feasibility of a shared outcomes framework for domestic abuse safe accommodation in England, testing whether common measures can capture victim‑survivor outcomes across services.
Omnibus surveys report 2025–26 findings from parents/carers of primary and secondary pupils, secondary school pupils themselves and 16–18 learners, capturing views on schooling, wellbeing and post-16 choices.