👇Read more about new #NuffieldFunded research looking at the long-term outcomes of disadvantaged children.

How can we use AI to improve public services? In this ep. of the We Society Will Hutton is joined by @imogen-parker.bsky.social of @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social to share the Institute’s latest findings on public attitudes towards the use of AI in the public sector. ➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

Evaluating the short- and medium-term impacts of Sure Start - Nuffield Foundation This project will evaluate the impact of Sure Start on child development, building on...

Some of the research we cited in our submission:

⭐ Sure Start evaluation www.nuffieldfoundation.org/project/eval...
⭐ The impact of free school meals www.nuffieldfoundation.org/project/the-...
⭐ Digital access for households with children www.nuffieldfoundation.org/project/deve...

Our evidence highlights several policy options:
➡️ removing the benefit cap
➡️ strengthening Universal Credit
➡️ widening access to affordable and flexible childcare
➡️ improving support with housing costs
➡️ investing in early years programmes, such as Sure Start-style family hubs

Our submission to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry, Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy, welcomes the strategy’s commitment to removing the two-child limit, while drawing on Nuffield-funded research to highlight areas it could go further. Read it here: bit.ly/4mbMiZB 🧵

The article is part of Grown-Up? Journeys to Adulthood, an exploration of how young people aged 14 to 24 are making the journey to adulthood – and what this means for policy, research and wider society.

Parental co-residence, intergenerational support and transitions to adulthood - Nuffield Foundation

Should intergenerational co-residence be viewed in a negative light - as a 'failure to launch' or as 'privileged dependence'? This is the question by @ann-berrington.bsky.social, in a think piece where she explores the prolonged living at home by young people.

The Early Years Workforce in England Annual Report 2026 This report provides an overview of the early years workforce in England and identifies risks and challenges for recruitment and retention. It is funded by the Nuffield Foundation as part of an expanded series of annual labour market reports.

For more from the individual reports, please visit the following links 👇

🟣 Early years: bit.ly/4bG3B04
🟣 School support staff: bit.ly/4bcSWtw
🟣 FE staff: bit.ly/47Crbtd
🟣 School teacher: https://bit.ly/4buVTqP

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"You need to make part-time work more attractive and less frightening for young people on UC".

Gavin Kelly spoke to High Resolution about the benefit reforms needed to address the NEETs crisis.

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Nuffield Foundation Executive Director, Research, Grants and Programmes

Great new senior role at @nuffieldfoundation.org - Executive Director for Research, Grants and Programmes. The role will be responsible for developing and shaping the Foundation’s overall research and grants portfolio
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👇 The latest NFER report on the education workforce finds progress is being made in teacher recruitment and retention in England.

Good news for pupils who benefit from the stability and continuity that well-staffed schools can provide.

Stakeholder Forum BRAID UK - Stakeholder Forum

Call for EOIs: Join @braiduk.bsky.social and Ada's Stakeholder Forum to help shape the direction of Responsible AI in the UK.

Forum members will inform BRAID's activities and priority areas, and explore challenges and opportunities for Responsible AI.

braiduk.org/braid-stakeh...

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To read more about how Gen Z are navigating a more complex and uncertain world, sign up for the Grown Up? newsletter: nuffieldfoundation.tfaforms.net/f/grown-up

What does it mean to be grown up today? In the latest episode of the We Society podcast, Will Hutton is joined by @bobbyduffy.bsky.social & @careyoppenheim.bsky.social to discuss the challenges facing young people today and what can be done to help. Listen now: acss.org.uk/we-society-p...

How do reading ability and practice influence vocabulary? - Nuffield Foundation This study will extend the Aston Literacy Project, a large longitudinal study of reading,...

#NuffieldFunded research from @lashaps.bsky.social at @astonuniversity.bsky.social recommends using screening and diagnostic tools early in secondary to identify pupils who need extra support, helping them to both catch up and develop a love of reading. Learn more about the findings: bit.ly/4rj0PDO

Up to one in five young people in England start secondary school without the reading skills they need. In a letter in The Sunday Times, our Education Programme Head, Ruth Maisey, highlights why every child must be able to read effectively, so they can fully access the school curriculum.

Schools in England are facing increasing challenges in recruiting teaching assistants and other support staff.

New #NuffieldFunded research shows that teaching assistant roles are the hardest to fill. @emilytanner.bsky.social manages the grant.

Find out more 👇

Grown up? Journeys to adulthood - Nuffield Foundation Grown up? dives into how young people aged 14 to 24 are making the journey to adulthood - and what this means for policy, research and wider society.

Next week's episode which will air on 11 March, features our own @careyoppenheim.bsky.social in conversation with @bobbyduffy.bsky.social. The discussion promises to be a riveting listen looking at the opportunities and challenges facing young people in the UK today. You can read more here

We are delighted to see the return of the We Society podcast, now in its 10th season. The fascinating podcast series is produced by ACSS with the Nuffield Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust. This series will look at ways which evidence from social sciences can lead to positive change.

Our latest research examining the Early Years Workforce in England, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has shown that Early Years staff consistently earn around 30% less than otherwise similar workers.

Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

POST Fellowship | Nuffield Foundation The POST Fellowship is open to any PhD students in a scientific or quantitative social science field who are undertaking or have recently finished their PhD studies.

Successful applicants will receive £8,000 to cover expenses during the 13-week Fellowship.

Open to PhD students in the social sciences (or natural sciences) who are undertaking or recently finished their studies.

Application deadline is 23 March.

www.nuffieldfoundation.org/funding-for-...

Applications are open for Nuffield Funded Fellowships with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

Ever wondered what it would be like to:
➡️ Work at Parliament?
➡️ Be involved in new research?
➡️ Build relationships with key stakeholders?
➡️ Contribute to POSTnotes and POSTbriefs.

New research report - What helps to improve teacher retention?

New Nuffield Foundation funded analysis shows that growing time spent dealing with pupil behaviour and providing pastoral support plays a significant role in teachers choosing to leave the profession.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4rjoxkg

Public right to justice - Nuffield Foundation Examining how the justice system serves the public and how it can better meet people's legal needs.

The reviews cover:
➡️ public engagement
➡️ governance &accountability
➡️ the role of public inquiries in addressing system failures

Together with those already underway, they will consolidate knowledge on a range of issues in justice & help guide the next phase of PTRJ. Find out more: bit.ly/4cxbJSA

🔔 Three key areas of the justice system in England & Wales will be explored in new evidence reviews for our Public Right to Justice programme from teams at @icpr.bsky.social, @justicehq.bsky.social & @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social.

Young people feel unsupported by an overstretched and impersonal mental health system according to new report - Nuffield Foundation Long waiting lists, repeated referrals and limited choice have left many young people feeling...

To coincide with Children's Mental Health Week, we have published a report which highlights the urgent need to rebuild social, educational and support infrastructure to help young people feel stable, connected and valued.

@careyoppenheim.bsky.social

Invitation to Tender: The Delegation Conversation A People’s Forum on the use and governance of Advanced AI Assistants

Invitation to Tender: The Delegation Conversation.

We are looking for a partner who can design and adapt deliberative methods for a proposed People’s Forum on the use and governance of Advanced AI Assistants.

Full details: adalovelaceinstitute.org/ai-assistant...

Deadline: 15 February 2026.

Reflections from a Public Right to Justice roundtable discussion - Nuffield Foundation With the justice system in England and Wales seemingly in the grip of a long-term crisis, the Foundation brought together a group of experts for a Public Right to Justice (PRTJ) roundtable, asking how...

The civil justice system in England & Wales is under strain. Read our Director of Justice's blog from our recent Public Right to Justice roundtable, where experts unpicked how the system is really working, where it’s falling short, & considered solutions to improve it.

bit.ly/prtjroundtable

🌟 We’ve launched a new report from the Children’s Information Project on what ethical & effective use of children’s information looks like & how it can be improved.

Funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org , it introduces a practical framework & 8 essential practices.

➡️Read report: shorturl.at/HBllR

Education spending in England at a crossroads - Nuffield Foundation England’s education system is increasingly stretched, with debates about funding and long-term sustainability becoming ever more widespread.

How are funding & demographic pressures affecting education spending in England? Rising SEND costs & varying pupil numbers are among the challenges set out in a new @lukesibieta.bsky.social report for @theifs.bsky.social.

Our Director of Education shares more in a new blog: bit.ly/4r2xqxV