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Major new cohort study examining the long-term impact of the pandemic on educational inequality and social mobility.
Find out moreAhead of A Level results, we analyse the next steps for this generation.
Hear from young people on their pandemic experiences and their plans for future.
How do pupils with the same grades but different socio-economic backgrounds progress at school?
Exploring pupils' perceptions of assessment during the pandemic (COSMO study initial findings)
How did the pandemic impact family finances, mental health and attainment? (COSMO study initial findings)
How are unequal health outcomes from the pandemic impacting young people? (COSMO study initial findings)
New evidence on the mental health of young people after the pandemic. (COSMO study initial findings)
The most comprehensive picture yet of young people's experiences of learning during lockdown. (COSMO study initial findings)
New evidence on young people's experiences of education recovery and catch-up when schools re-opened. (COSMO study initial findings)