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Youth work and sport: Research evidence

Analysis from the children’s commissioner for England in 2022 revealed that as children came out of lockdown, what they most wanted to do was play. Play and sport help children to build friendships, empathy and understanding.

Children's Homes Research

The concerns of London local authorities in meeting sufficiency duties described in the first study and the severity of this in relation to residential children's homes, are recognised as a theme across the country. This study was commissioned by the LGA to look at the policies, barriers, and facilitators for local authorities and smaller independent providers in establishing children's homes.

Shared Services Briefing

    Research
  • Thursday, January 2, 2020
  • | CYP Now
This briefing highlights many of the issues facing councils, and asks whether ultimately, shared service arrangements and partnerships increase the likelihood of full mergers.

Additional Family Costs for Children on the Autism Spectrum

    Research
  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Children on the autism spectrum and their families face high financial costs but cost estimates to date have not included everyday items such as clothing, furniture and toys. This study, by Loughborough University and children’s disability charity Family Fund, set out to explore the additional cost of providing everyday goods and services that meet children’s needs.

Bullying - Evidence from Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: Cohort 2

    Research
  • Tuesday, August 28, 2018
  • | CYP Now
More than 10,000 young people in year 11 were interviewed for the second Longitudinal Study of Young People in England in 2015. Researchers used this data to find out whether bullying is increasing and what kind of young people are more likely to suffer bullying. They compared answers with responses from the same young people a year before and with findings from a similar survey in 2006.