We've shared our key findings from the Young Lives, Young Futures study with the Young People and Work Report call for evidence. Based on our survey data of over 10,000 young people and interviews with 123 young people and 75 local policymakers and practitioners, we recommend:

Check out our article in @fenews.bsky.social with findings from the Young Lives, Young Futures study for how we can tackle school alienation 👇

FE News@fenews.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We've just published 3 new papers from the Young Lives, Young Futures team on apprenticeships, careers guidance and the new national youth strategy! 👇 www.ylyf.co.uk/latestpublic...

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Publications, talks, events, conferences and media coverage for Young Lives, Young Futures, an ESRC-funded study of young people's education-to-work transitions in England.

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Young Lives United! 20 West Midlands young people at the House of Lords 12 Nov campaigning for better careers & vocational support for the 50% who choose not to go to university. 160 policy makers & organisations saw their video & heard them perform ‘We Need Change’ live @youngliveskcl.bsky.social

Last week some of our Policy & Research team attended the @youngliveskcl.bsky.social research launch in the House of Lords. Providing food for thought on the support young people require when transitioning into adulthood & 'work', especially for those who aren't entering Higher Education.

We are in Belgrade for our @youngliveskcl.bsky.social cross-European symposium on success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don’t go to university. The first day was full of engaging presentations and insightful discussions. Looking forward to the start of the second day.

We are excited to be at the #JVETConference to present findings from the Young Lives, Young Futures project and hear about leading research on vocational education and training!

JVET@jvetjournal.bsky.social · last yr.

Keynote announcement! We're thrilled to welcome Professor Sharon Gewirtz to #JVETConference. A leading voice on education, policy, and social justice, Sharon will share insights from her research on vocational education, professionalism, and youth transitions. 🔗 www.jvet.uk/conference-2...

Today at #ISAforum2025, our @youngliveskcl.bsky.social team member Rana Khazbak presented our work on young people who do not continue with full time education. Great panel showcasing how longitudinal qual data from India, US, Germany and UK is advancing our understanding of youth transitions.

📢 There is still time to submit an abstract for our cross-European symposium! The deadline has been extended to 21st May. Read the full call for papers on our website 👇 www.ylyf.co.uk/post/call-fo...

Call for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposium

We are pleased to announce a call for contributions to a cross-European symposium to take place in Belgrade (immediately after the ECER conference) on 13-14 September 2025.The symposium will focus on ...

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There are a few days left to submit an abstract for our cross-European symposium! Apply before 30th April! www.ylyf.co.uk/post/call-fo...

Call for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposium

We are pleased to announce a call for contributions to a cross-European symposium to take place in Belgrade (immediately after the ECER conference) on 13-14 September 2025.The symposium will focus on ...

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Young Lives, Young Futures@youngliveskcl.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 We have a call for papers out! Join our cross-European symposium on achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young prople who don't go to university. Submit abstracts before 30th April! www.ylyf.co.uk/post/call-fo...

We had a fantastic time working with young people from Genesis Sun and @journeytojustice.bsky.social at @cwunews.bsky.social to creatively explore the Young Lives, Young Futures research findings! #youthvoice

Journey to Justice@journeytojustice.bsky.social · last yr.

Workshop at @cwunews.bsky.social co-led with Genesis Sun & part of @youngliveskcl.bsky.social national research. We encouraged reflection on educational & work experiences. The day ended with a performance incorporating song, rap, dance and acting, to be included in findings presented to Parliament

Our Young Lives, Young Futures colleague Olly Newton @edgeuk.bsky.social has written a powerful article in @schoolsweek.bsky.social highlighting the need for more social spaces and opportunities for young people outside of school schoolsweek.co.uk/three-steps-...

How to really make adolescence meaningful again

To resolve issues raised by the Netflix drama, we have to ask the right questions of the right people

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Call for papers! As part of a @youngliveskcl.bsky.social symposium, we invite researchers to send their papers on achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university. www.ylyf.co.uk/post/call-fo...

Call for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposium

We are pleased to announce a call for contributions to a cross-European symposium to take place in Belgrade (immediately after the ECER conference) on 13-14 September 2025.The symposium will focus on ...

ylyf.co.uk

📢 We have a call for papers out! Join our cross-European symposium on achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young prople who don't go to university. Submit abstracts before 30th April! www.ylyf.co.uk/post/call-fo...

Call for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposium

We are pleased to announce a call for contributions to a cross-European symposium to take place in Belgrade (immediately after the ECER conference) on 13-14 September 2025.The symposium will focus on ...

ylyf.co.uk

We had a great time last week working with Genesis Sun and @journeytojustice.bsky.social in a workshop to hear young people's views and ideas about education and employment opportunities in the Black Country #youthvoice #youthresearch

Journey to Justice@journeytojustice.bsky.social · 2y ago

Cool workshop with young people from the Black Country in Wolverhampton delivered by us and Genesis Sun for a piece of ground-breaking research by Young Lives Young Futures looking at young people in transition from school to work 😊 journeytojustice.org.uk/workshop-in-...

Our recent report: Student Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels? examines student perspectives on T Levels was written in collaboration with Professor Kevin Orr. Read the report here: www.edge.co.uk/research/pro...

Student Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels?

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It's National Apprenticeships Week so check out our recent publications on apprenticeships policy in England to find how policy has changed since 2010 #NAW2025 www.ylyf.co.uk/latestpublic...

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Publications, talks, events, conferences and media coverage for Young Lives, Young Futures, an ESRC-funded study of young people's education-to-work transitions in England.

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Find out about the reality of #apprenticeships policy in England since 2010 in our new paper using data from the Young Lives, Young Futures study. Available open access in the Journal of Vocational Education and Training @kingsecs.bsky.social @edgeuk.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

Happy to announce that we have published a new paper on apprenticeships in England. Available here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1... @kingsecs.bsky.social @youngliveskcl.bsky.social #openaccess #apprenticeships #education #england A few highlights 🔽

📢We've published new reports from the Young Lives, Young Futures study. Check out our key findings on apprenticeships and school curriculum and culture in our new policy briefs 📝

Publications | Young Lives, Young Futures

Publications, talks, events, conferences and media coverage for Young Lives, Young Futures, an ESRC-funded study of young people's education-to-work transitions in England.

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There's one week left to apply to join the Young Lives, Young Futures team as a Research Associate! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/099825-...

Research Associate

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We're hiring! We're looking for a Research Associate to join the Young Lives, Young Futures team. Check out the role here: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/099825-...

Research Associate

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