What advice would you give someone over 50 returning to work?🤔 Hear from the Beyond Midlife Commissioners 💬

Severe absence in schools has hit a record high, with over 176,000 in England last year. Overall and persistent absence is down, but @csjthinktank.bsky.social says the improvements are "low hanging fruit". @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...

🚨NEW: Data just released shows that the number of pupils missing more than half of classes hit an annual record high last year. An unprecedented 176,000 kids were severely absent in 2024/25 - 193% higher than pre-pandemic levels. We must urgently tackle the root causes of the absence crisis More👇

The Race Commission 5 years on: what’s its legacy❓ Join us on Tuesday from 6:30pm, with: 🔴Lord Sewell 🔴Lord Glasman 🔴Camilla Tominey 🔴Mercy Muroki 🔴Winston Marshall 🕡Watch LIVE on X, LinkedIn or at the link below👇

The Beyond Midlife Commission's message to over 50s👇 @carolynharris.bsky.social

Marriage is now seen the capstone of adult life - something that comes after the good job and house💍 Yet only a generation ago, marriage was the cornerstone on which people built the rest of their lives🤝 Ed Davies explains why this shift matters on Radical with Amol Rajan.

📚This World Book Day... 👦Watch as our staff tell you their favourite books growing up. 📉Many children and boys in particular are reading less than ever. 📘In Boyhood, we set out a plan to get more parents reading with their children.

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We are pleased to welcome Kathryn Morgan to the Commission. Kathryn's experience at Lowell Financial helping people achieve financial stability will strengthen our work to support people navigating the challenging financial landscape of middle and later life.

🗣️"I love this as somebody who didn't become a psychologist until I was 56." Dr Sian Williams BBC Radio 4 discuss the launch of the CSJ's Beyond Midlife Commission and the opportunities available to those over 50.

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 We’re pleased to welcome Caryn Hibbert to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. Caryn re-invigorated her career later in life and her background will help the Commission focus on practical solutions that help people make the most of their talent and experience.

Britain is sidelining a generation of talent and experience. @carolynharris.bsky.social announces the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission and our Call for Evidence to help shape solutions.✍️ 🗣️If you have experience or expertise to share, we want to hear from you. Fill in our Call for Evidence below.👇

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 Angela Rippon CBE is joining the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. A passionate advocate for active ageing, she will strengthen our work to address the growing midlife crisis in the economy and champion talent in every age bracket.

As the global outlook darkens, the Chancellor must get Britain working. In response to the Spring Forecast, read our statement here.👇

📣 BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER 📣 We’re delighted to welcome @carolynharris.bsky.social to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. A leading voice on menopause and women’s health, Carolyn's experience will drive the Commission to support more in midlife to stay in and thrive at work.

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We’re pleased to welcome Joe Robertson to the CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission. Too many over-50s are being written off despite wanting to work and the result is a midlife crisis for our economy.

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 We are delighted to share that Avnish Goyal, Chair and Founder of Hallmark Foundation, joins our Commission of experts, cross-party politicians and public figures. The Commission will focus on how we support people in midlife and beyond to thrive in the labour market.

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 @jonashworth.bsky.social joins the CSJ's Beyond Midlife Commission. The Commission will seek to address the midlife crisis facing the economy as rising numbers of older workers face financial instability and poor health.

📣BEYOND MIDLIFE COMMISSIONER📣 @lizearle.bsky.social joins the Beyond Midlife Commission as Chair. This comes as the CSJ reveals a record 2M over 50s are now on out-of-work benefits. The Commission will explore policies to unlock this talent and support more people back into work.

🚨NEW: There are now more than TWO MILLION over-50s on out-of-work benefits. This is up by 600,000 since the pandemic.📈 The financial instability and poor health of thousands in their golden years is rising. The CSJ’s Beyond Midlife Commission has set out to restore opportunity in later life.🤝

🚨BREAKING: Rough sleeping has hit a record high. Our plan to change lives👇 🔴Double Housing First places across England 🔴 Help homeless non-UK nationals return home 🔴 Tackle root causes with addiction and health support Stay tuned for our inaugural Rough Sleeping Tracker📖

Family stability is one of the biggest predictors of educational and economic outcomes. Yet marriage rates are at a 50 year low.📉💍 Addressing the issue is the first step to supporting the 80% of young people who still want to get married. Hear Ed Davies thoughts on BBC Radio London below.👇

💍QUESTIONS BELOW💍 Marriage rates have collapsed over the past 50 years⛓️‍💥 We think this matters. But why❓ ❤️This weekend, Research Director Ed Davies will take on a Valentine’s Day edition of CSJ Mastermind, taking your hard-hitting questions🫵🧠 Drop a question below💬 Our latest report, 'I Do?'

Marriage still matters to young people, so why won't our politicians talk about it? 📉A 77% drop in marriage rates 👵More pensioners marrying than people in their 20s Our new paper I Do? asks why. Read it below. 👇

NEW: Marriage rates have collapsed over the past half a century.💍 After national shocks (WWI, WWII) marriage rates usually pick up. This hasn’t happened post-Covid.📉 A male pensioner is now more likely to get married than a man in their early 20s.👇

CSJ research was cited across several debates, by parties of all colours, in Parliament yesterday 🗣️ 👦 @alistrathern.bsky.social and Carla Lockhart MP on men and boys 🏫Lord Young on school absence 💷Helen Whately and @swdevonrebecca.bsky.social on our Welfare 2030 project More on these campaigns👇

💼 NOW HIRING: Researcher/Senior Researcher (Social Contract) This is a new area of research for the CSJ, demanding high levels of personal motivation and drive to turn the idea into a reality 🔥 Are you an analytical individual with excellent research skills? Apply now! ⬇️

With the sickness benefits bill surpassing £100bn by 2030, the need to help people stay and succeed in work is urgent🏥 We're delighted Govt has committed to rolling out WorkWell nationwide, providing a national, joined-up gateway to help people overcome barriers to work 🧵 (1/5)

The CSJ Foundation’s report on rural Scotland, informed by dozens of local, grassroots charities, out today🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👇

🔍The CSJ is hiring for a new Events Manager to deliver well-run, high-impact events👊 The successful candidate will own the end-to-end delivery of the CSJ’s events programme. We're looking for someone organised, proactive, and energised⚡ Apply below👇

💍Marriage remains a protective factor in childhood: if your parents are still together at 16, there's a 90% chance they're married. We're calling on Govt and the CofE to remove admin fees for lower-income couples, so kids have the best chance of growing up with two parents👇 Luke Taylor: Radio 4 📻

📞CEO on the line📞 2025 might be over but we're not done pushing for policy change to repair Broken Britain. Here's 5⃣ things we did at the CSJ last year you might have missed...

🗣️"The Government cannot leave welfare reform in the 'too difficult' pile." "I'm really pleased to be working for the CSJ on how we can get young people the opportunities to make the absolute most of their potential." CSJ Senior Fellow @jonashworth.bsky.social for the Daily Express.

💼NOW HIRING: Interested in our work on school exclusions and absence?👨‍🎓 Apply for our new Senior Researcher role, executing our SW1-leading education research⚡️ If you have: 🔴A proven track record 🔴Strong communication skills 🔴Meticulous attention to detail Apply 👉 t.co/OmwoUrB3UJ

160,000 kids still missing over half of school - 167% up on the pre-pandemic norm. We're calling for a national rollout of attendance mentors, more enrichment and to restore trust between parents and teachers. 🎙️Andy Cook on Steve Rigby's The Policy Fix

📺WATCH: Taking inspiration from @GordonMcKeeMP😉 Watch Senior Researcher @DanielJLilley show how we are becoming an international outlier in our under appreciation for technical education routes🌍 All through the art of the hobnob🍪 Read Rewiring Education👇

🚨NEW: Backed by all four major parties, today we call for a respected, serious technical alternative to university🛠️ 5 years after qualifying, a higher apprentice can earn £5K ⬆️ than a uni grad Yet uni grads still outnumber technically trained young people 3️⃣-to-1️⃣ Rewiring Education👇

This evening from 6:20pm the CSJ will be hosting a LIVE recording of the podcast, Not Another One.🎙️🎄 Join live to hear reflections on the standout moments that defined another extraordinary year in politics. Watch LIVE 6:20pm on X, LinkedIn or via the link below.🎥

50% of young men (18-24) feel that ‘the media too often portrays men as being a bit pathetic.📺 AND 1 in 3 young women agree. David Gandy discusses the CSJ's Men in Culture report and why young men are being viewed as a 'problem'. Read our report below.👇

‘Boys are now more likely to have a smartphone than a father figure at home.'👇 As family structure declines and smartphone use rises, online influencers are filling the vacuum of male role models We need to strengthen families and face up to screen-time harms. More⬇️

🗣️"If we don't step us as fathers, there's very little government can do about it." Research Director Edward Davies discusses 'What should we expect from a father?' on hashtag#MoralMaze Read our latest report on boyhood below. 👇

We know the unrestricted dangers of the online world. Our latest analysis suggests almost one million 3-5 year olds are now using social media.🤳 🗣️Watch Researcher Luke Taylor, on GBNews and read our full findings below.👇

On Wednesday evening the CSJ will be hosting a LIVE recording of the hit podcast, Not Another One.🎙️ Watch the recording LIVE on Wednesday from 6:20pm on X, LinkedIn or via the link below.🎄

I have written to the government, alongside 40 of my colleagues, calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homelessness strategy. Please find the letter below. Thank you to @csjthinktank.bsky.social (1/2)

📱Social media is driving screen addiction in young children and creating serious challenges for their mental health. 🎙️Sophie Winkleman joined the CSJ's panel on amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing in Schools Bill and pushed for stronger safeguards on #PoliticsLive. 👇Read our latest analysis.

📰 @financialtimes.com 'UK ministers are exploring tougher regulation of AI chatbots over concerns they could encourage teenagers to commit acts of self-harm.' We welcome this @lizkendallmp.bsky.social - as we uncovered, any child can now access self-harm content on AI chatbots👇

Political momentum for Housing First is building ahead of the Homelessness Strategy. 🏠📈 Labour MPs Lee Pitcher and Patrick Hurley called for a national rollout of the models successfully piloted in Manchester and Liverpool yesterday. Our plan to double places👇

🚨BREAKING: Rough sleeping has hit a post-pandemic high. 9,574 people slept rough in July. That’s 94% ⬆️ from 4 years ago. 🏠Housing First - backed by @andyburnham.bsky.social and @metromayorsteve.bsky.social - is a proven solution. We must double places nationally⏫ @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social💚

"Loading yet more taxes onto the public like a game of buckaroo is not the same as doing the hard work to repair broken Britain." Policy Director, Joe Shalam, responds to today's Budget.👇

🚨NEW CSJ REPORT🚨 One in three builders is now OVER the age of 50 and 130,000 are 65+👷 Meanwhile the number of young people in construction has collapsed by over 150,000 since 2008. We are in the midst of a workforce crisis that threatens Britain’s ability to build. 🧵👇

🗞️ “Boys look to be fathered, and when they find no one who can perform that vital role at home, they may move on to the ones we don’t want.” Ed Davies, CSJ Research Director, on what this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert reveals about fatherhood in Britain today. ⬇️ Read the full article below.