New research finds changes to social housing ‘penalty’

An investigation into the effect of growing up in social housing on child development reveals significant changes since the 1970s.

Consultation: MCS Age 17 Survey

CLS is seeking input into the content of the Age 17 Survey of the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), scheduled for 2018. Age 17 marks a major transition in the cohort members’ lives and has the potential to be a particularly important and illuminating stage of the study.

Breaking up is hard to do – separation can harm mother’s self-confidence as a parent

The mental trauma of separation can damage a mother’s belief in her parenting ability, a new study has found.

Majority of fathers continue to see their child after separation, study finds

More than four in five fathers still have contact with their child after they have separated from their partner, according to new research. However, dads who were more involved with parenting before a break-up are more likely to play a bigger role in their child’s future upbringing. The study, conducted by the University of Kent […]

One in eight UK pupils in Year 6 report having had an alcoholic drink

A new study on underage drinking in the UK calls for further investigation into alcohol use among primary school children, and for prevention of underage drinking to be extended to this young an age

Able pupils from poorer homes ‘less likely to be judged above average’, new research suggests

Children from lower income families are less likely to be judged ‘above average’ by their teachers, even when they perform as well as other pupils on independent cognitive assessments, according to a new study.

What works for wellbeing cross-cutting capabilities evidence programme

The Centre for Longitudinal Studies forms part of the What Works for WellBeing Cross-Cutting Capabilities evidence programme, which is led by Professor Richard Layard (LSE). CLS’s contribution is led by Professor Alissa Goodman.

Moving home not necessarily a ‘bad thing’ for youngsters, study finds

Many parents worry that the disruption of moving home may be harmful to young children, but a new study suggests that this is not necessarily so.

Why do participants consent to data linkage?

Almost 80 per cent of Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) parents regularly consented to allow health records of their children to be linked to survey results.

Child obesity risk increases almost three-fold in five generations

Children born since 1990 are up to three times more likely than older generations to be overweight or obese by age 10, according to a new study

Home moves in early years: the impact on children in the US and the UK

CLS appoints new director and secures funding for 2015-2020

Professor Alissa Goodman has been appointed director of the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS) at the same time the centre secures £17 million in funding for the years 2015 to 2020.