We look forward to working further with partners on the development of DBI for children and young people. Read the report below (with thanks to @stir.ac.uk, @childreninscotland.bsky.social & @natcen.bsky.social) 👇

A year on since Donald Trump’s election, our latest report highlights some striking differences between UK and US attitudes. In the UK, people are generally more liberal on social issues but take a tougher approach to immigration. Research Director Alex Scholes discusses the findings.

Young Brits' attitudes towards benefits claimants and criminals are hardening, according to @natcen.bsky.social, as discontent with the “broken social contract” drives younger voters towards Reform and the Greens. More @financialtimes.com from me and @jonathanvincent.bsky.social : on.ft.com/4nBB53E

Today we’re launching our new report UK and US Attitudes: Two sides of the same coin? In this clip, Alex Scholes breaks down how UK and US attitudes differ and what links Reform UK and Trump voters. 📖 Read the full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #SocialResearch #PublicOpinion #Immigration

How different or similar are public attitudes in the UK and US on big social & political questions? Join our webinar “UK and US attitudes: Two sides of the same coin?” 🗓️ 19 Nov | 16:00 GMT | Online Register here 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/uk-an...

🏫If you're a secondary school leader, consider taking part in new research study with @natcen.bsky.social. 💸 By taking part in a survey, you'll help to shape the evidence base for understanding postive learning environments and will receive a Love2Shop voucher. tinyurl.com/2mrxuhk6

We were commissioned as part of the Ministry of Justice's review of the presumption of parental involvement to carry out an analysis of judgments and written facts and reasons to explore how the presumption is applied in courts for determining child arrangements.

📢 We’re delighted to welcome @markeaston1.bsky.social to NatCen as our new Senior Fellow. Mark, former BBC Home Editor, will be working with us to bring fresh insights and public engagement to our flagship British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey.

We’re excited to be featured in @nurseryworld.bsky.social! 📰 NatCen researchers Lovisa Möller Vallgårda and Svetlana Speight explore what helps children thrive, drawing on findings from the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED). Read more: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

In a new piece for The Conversation, Professor John Curtice, Senior Research Fellow at NatCen, explores how national identity and support for independence have become increasingly linked over time. Read more: theconversation.com/twenty-five-...

The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey marks 25 years tracking Scotland’s changing views. This year’s findings show falling trust in government, record-low satisfaction with the NHS, and shifting views on national identity and independence. Read more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

Event: 25 Years of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey Prof. Sir John Curtice presents findings from 25 years of ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - exploring how Scotland’s values, identities and politics have evolved since 1999. natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...

One week to go! We’re marking 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes survey - 25 years of insights into how Scotland thinks, feels and changes. 🎤 Speakers: Sir John Curtice, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, Lucy Dean and Paul Bradshaw natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye... #ScottishSocialAttitudes #ScotCen

NatCen's Public Affairs Manager, Natasha Fox, attended Labour Party Conference this year, sharing insights from the British Social Attitudes survey covering the NHS, devolution, Al, tax and spend and the impact of social media.

“For 25 years, the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey has shown how Scotland thinks about politics, society and identity.” – Sir John Curtice Join us on 9 October 2025 for the launch of the latest SSA findings. 🏛 Held in Edinburgh and Online natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...

What makes a great research questionnaire? Find out by attending our one-day training course on 30 September on 'Questionnaire Design'. Our expert colleagues provide an excellent grounding in this topic, with hands-on experience of designing your own survey questions. ▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/quest...

Already today at 3pm: A Better Start – National Evaluation Annual Report Webinar. Hear what’s been learned from 10 years of work with families in Blackpool, Bradford, Lambeth, Nottingham and Southend-on-Sea. Free to join online 👉 natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...

Tomorrow we’re hosting the 3rd Annual A Better Start national evaluation webinar. This is a unique opportunity to hear how a £215m investment is supporting families and young children across the UK, with insights for practitioners, policymakers, and parents alike. natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...

New British Social Attitudes findings show traditional gender norms remain deeply rooted in Britain, but there are signs of change. Find out more in the latest British Social Attitudes report 👉 natcen.ac.uk/publications... #GenderIdentity

Just over one week to go until our popular training course on Depth Interviewing Skills. Held online on 24-25 September, participants receive a comprehensive understanding of conducting qualitative interviews natcen.ac.uk/events/depth... Read what previous attendees have to say...

📉 Support for the monarchy has fallen to its lowest level since the British Social Attitudes survey began in 1983. Back then, 86% of people thought it was important for Britain to have a monarchy. In 2024, just over half (51%) agree. ✍️ Find out more in our blog: natcen.ac.uk/article/roya...

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS POST DISCUSSES SUICIDE Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The Department for Transport asked us to research the causes, prevention, and impacts of rail suicides. 🔗 Read our blog: natcen.ac.uk/blog/underst... 🔗 Explore the full research: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 – 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘣𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴.” - Lucy Dean, Senior Researcher, Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen) Join us as ScotCen unveils 25 years of the Scottish Social Attitudes

📢 Don’t miss NatCen’s Better Start Annual Report Webinar! Hear from leading researchers incl. Mary McKaskill, Thea Schei, Natasha Phillips, Janet Boddy, Beth Young & Makenzie Uglow on what works to improve outcomes for children + families. 🔗 natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...

EVENT | 25 Years of Scottish Social Attitudes Since 1999, ScotCen’s survey has tracked how Scotland’s views have evolved. Sir John Curtice will present key findings & expert analysis from 25 years of data. 👉 Join us: natcen.ac.uk/events/25-ye...

Through NatCen Learning, we deliver a regular programme of social research training courses. These sessions combine theory and practice, covering a variety of topics and skills. Email [email protected] to book your place and for any questions. natcen.ac.uk/training-cou...

Less than four weeks until our Depth Interviewing Skills training course. This course provides an understanding of the skills involved in conducting qualitative interviews. Book your place to learn from our experts. 🗓️ 24-25 September, online ▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...

🚉 Today marks 60 years of the National Travel Survey In this video, Research Assistant Gabriel Fung explains how the survey has evolved over time. 📝 Read our blog: natcen.ac.uk/journey-thro... #transport #travel #nationaltravelsurvey

What works in giving children the best possible start in life? Join the A Better Start Annual Report Webinar on 17 September to explore evidence-based approaches from five UK partnerships. natcen.ac.uk/events/bette...

Transforming early childhood support isn’t easy. Join our 17 Sept webinar to learn how we’re helping families & shaping services across the UK. Register here: natcen.ac.uk/events/bette... #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment #ABetterStart

📣 NEW RESEARCH: NatCen spoke to Essex residents about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – which will see 15 councils replaced by fewer single-tier authorities. We found that: 🧵

Calling early years professionals! See the impact of an ABS programme transforming support for babies & young children. 17/09 | ABS National Evaluation Webinar Sign up now: natcen.ac.uk/events/bette... #EarlyYears #PublicHealth #ChildDevelopment #ABetterStart

📊At the BSA 2025 launch, Alex Scholes noted that while elections once boosted trust in politics, that effect has faded. Despite a 2024 Labour majority, only 12% now trust the government. The latest #BSA report shows record-low trust and record-high support for electoral reform.

How can we give every child the best start in life? Join the ABS National Evaluation Webinar on 17 Sept to hear how partnerships in 5 UK areas are transforming early years support. Register: natcen.ac.uk/events/bette... #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ABetterStart

A Better Start National Evaluation webinar will take place on 17 Sept 2025, 15:00–16:30 Gain the latest insights on early years initiatives and their impact. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi... Watch 2024 webinar: 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TtL... #EarlyYears #Research #Evaluation

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of four new Trustees to NatCen: 🟣 James Brooks, Kantar 🟣Professor Alison Park, ESRC 🟣Professor Ian Rivers, University of Strathclyde 🟣Nina Skero, Cebr Joining the Board in November 2025. Read more: natcen.ac.uk/news/nationa...

In July, our Mental health in context: research, policy and practice explored equity, trauma, suicide prevention, life-course challenges, eating disorders & human rights. Missed it? The full recording is now live 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNik...

At the British Social Attitudes 2025 launch, Gianfranco Addario highlighted 72% of Britons now see the US as a serious threat to world peace, up from 36% before Donald Trump’s election ➡️Read the full chapter on security threats and military spending: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

📊 New from NatCen & DWP: The Planning and Preparing for Later Life report explores what 40–75 year olds think about retirement. 🔍 72% expect to retire later than ideal, 41% don’t know what income they’ll need, 46% want more flexible work. 📲 Full report: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

📢 New article in FE Week highlights why Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have real potential, following research by NatCen's and @thenfer.bsky.social Read the article: feweek.co.uk/why-htqs-hav... Research link: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

“Just 21% of the public are satisfied with the NHS, the lowest we’ve ever recorded.” – Prof. Sir John Curtice As doctors strike in England, the latest British Social Attitudes data shows growing public concern about the NHS. Read the full report here: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

🚨 New research from The National Centre for Social Research, funded by GambleAware, reveals certain groups are at particular risk of stigma or discrimination related to gambling harms. 👉 Learn more: natcen.ac.uk/publications...

Our latest research for Department for Work and Pensions lifts the lid on: ✔ Why health, not motivation, is the biggest barrier to work ✔ The opportunities homeworking creates ✔ Why trust and personalised support matter most Read the findings 👉natcen.ac.uk/publications...

Hello Bluesky👋 Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) provides a free, unique resource for anyone carrying out research into the lives of children and their families in Scotland. Follow along for insights and data Find out more ➡️ growingupinscotland.org.uk #Scotland #Research #ChildDevelopment

NEW REPORT: Research exploring how innovation drives productivity across DCMS sectors, commissioned by Department for Culture, Media and Sport in partnership with National Centre for Social Research. Read more here: natcen.ac.uk/publications... #Innovation #Productivity #Technology

More @esrasurvey.bsky.social conference insights from @curtisjessop.bsky.social Director of Attitudinal Surveys & NatCen Opinion Panel. Curtis presented his paper comparing results from a probability-based online panel to a face-to-face survey with an online panel. Another busy day at #ESRA25!

Today at #ESRA25, @CurtisJessop and I had the honour of discussing prob-based web panels with Japanese colleagues from the Broadcasting Culture Research Institute, the Ochanomizu University and the Asia University. @natcen.bsky.social

#ESRA25 - This morning @curtisjessop.bsky.social is talking about our findings from a parallel run of an #Employment survey in Great Britain, comparing results from a face-to-face survey with a fresh sample to results from an online survey with a panel sample 🧵⬇️

🔻26% say they’re struggling to live on their income. 🔻67% say their income hasn’t kept up with prices. With UK inflation rising to 3.6%, our latest British Social Attitudes data highlights the ongoing impact on household finances. #CostOfLiving #Inflation

#ESRA25 – This morning, Line Knudsen presented a paper in a session focusing on the development and innovation of children and youth cohort studies.🧵⬇️