Levelling the Playing Field in Education

‘More must be done to confront online racism’

Research led and directed by peer researchers on the Kickstart scheme explores the role social media plays in amplifying discrimination, hate and abuse.

Kickstart reports – sprint three

This report explores young people’s experiences of racism on social media, developed and devised by a group of young Kickstart peer research recruits.

Response to the Levelling Up White Paper

Our report addresses the ‘missions’ of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper and proposes action to work ‘radically differently’ by involving local people and communities to drive meaningful change. 

Hive: creative minds, participatory research

23 March 2022 – 24 March 2022
9:00am – 4:30pm

Tickets are now available for The Young Foundation’s first peer research conference, Hive. Join us to explore current debates, discuss key issues, and expand your network.

‘Empowering young people will drive better mental health support’

Having struggled with her own mental health, 16-year-old Eva Woods is currently working as a peer researcher in secondary schools, talking to other young people seeking support.

‘We need to address how we educate young people about money’

We offer a platform to our Kickstart team, who have been employed by The Young Foundation to develop peer research skills. Here, they explore financial literacy. 

Kickstart reports – sprint two

A report designed and created by young people on the Kickstart scheme, exploring experiences of financial literacy.

‘A time to recharge, renew – and participate in your future’

The Young Foundation starts 2022 with a focus on collective energy. Helen Goulden reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

‘I never thought a research career was for someone like me’

Elly McDade had big dreams and bags of ambition, but struggled at school and found herself on Universal Credit – until finding the Kickstart peer researcher programme.