Care leavers face ‘acute challenges’ in transition to adulthood, analysis shows
Care leavers in England are over ten times more likely than their peers to not be working or studying in...
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Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns
UK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new...
Childhood volunteering encourages future voting in elections, study shows
Childhood volunteering encourages those from politically disengaged homes to go on and vote when they are older, a major new...
Some children act as good friends to their peers who have difficulty speaking, study shows
Children can act as good friends to their peers who struggle with speaking and communicating, a study shows. Language difficulties...
Covid lockdowns may have boosted opportunities for bilingual autistic children’s communication development
Increased time at home due to coronavirus lockdowns may have supported the communication development of bilingual autistic children, a new...
University of Exeter awarded £1.25m funding for impact work to improve society
University of Exeter academics will be able to use new £1.25m funding to support their work to improve society and...
Move on from “wise old judges” to learn from the 21st century’s most worrying problems, experts urge
Moving on from inquiries led by the “wise old judge” could help politicians and others to prevent and learn lessons...
Migration policies harming families and society, says Lords Committee advised by University of Exeter expert
The Government stresses the importance of family life, but families are failed by the Home Office’s migration policies and practice,...
University of Exeter social mobility expert elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
A University of Exeter leading social mobility expert has been honoured for her research to promote access to education. Professor...