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Young Lives, Young Futures

@youngliveskcl.bsky.social
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National ESRC study of the school-to-work transitions of young people in England who don't go to university. Run by researchers at King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and the Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social. www.ylyf.co.uk

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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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:
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Check out our article in @fenews.bsky.social with findings from the Young Lives, Young Futures study for how we can tackle school alienation 👇
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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 | 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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Journey to Justice @journeytojustice.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
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
A group of young people on a balcony overlooking a riverPhotos of four people in four boxes with the the words Young Lives United We Need Change
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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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.
Image showing a slide of data presented at the event, titled ' Variation in the quality of non-HE pathways' 

HE standing for higher education.Photo of Big Ben at the House of Parliament.Photo of speakers podium & presentation screen at the event!
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Sait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
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.
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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!
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Sait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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.
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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...
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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 · 25/04/2025
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...
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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 · 22/04/2025
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
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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-...
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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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Sait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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...
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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 · 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...
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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 · 05/03/2025
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
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Edge Foundation @edgeuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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...
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Student Voices: What Are Students Saying About Their Experiences of T Levels?
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
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 | 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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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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...
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Sait Bayrakdar @saitb.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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 🔽
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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 📝
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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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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
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-...
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Research Associate
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Young Lives, Young Futures @youngliveskcl.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
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-...
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Research Associate
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