Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026We'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: 100
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Check out our article in @fenews.bsky.social with findings from the Young Lives, Young Futures study for how we can tackle school alienation 👇 000
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 16/12/2025We'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...ylyf.co.ukPublications | Young Lives, Young FuturesPublications, 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. 000
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesJourney to Justice @journeytojustice.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Young 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 031
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesThe Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Last 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. 141
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesSait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 14/09/2025We 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. 001
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 25/07/2025We 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! 000
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesSait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Today 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. 001
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 30/04/2025📢 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...ylyf.co.ukCall for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposiumWe 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 ... 000
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 25/04/2025There 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...ylyf.co.ukCall for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposiumWe 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 ... 013
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 22/04/2025We 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 110
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Our 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-...schoolsweek.co.ukHow to really make adolescence meaningful againTo resolve issues raised by the Netflix drama, we have to ask the right questions of the right people 112
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesSait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Call 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...ylyf.co.ukCall for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposiumWe 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 ... 136
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 20/03/2025📢 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...ylyf.co.ukCall for papers: Achieving success and equity in the post-16 transitions of young people who don't go to university: A cross-European symposiumWe 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 ... 012
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025We 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 211
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesEdge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Our 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...edge.co.ukStudent Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels? 011
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 10/02/2025It'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...ylyf.co.ukPublications | Young Lives, Young FuturesPublications, 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. 001
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Find 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...tandfonline.com 054
Reposted by Young Lives, Young FuturesSait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Happy 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 🔽tandfonline.com 122
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 17/12/2024📢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 📝ylyf.co.ukPublications | Young Lives, Young FuturesPublications, 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. 000
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 25/11/2024There'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-...kcl.ac.ukResearch Associate 033
Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 18/11/2024We'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-...kcl.ac.ukResearch Associate 046