Affordable childcare when you need it? Childcare opening hours in the context of the Childcare Act 2016

Affordable childcare when you need it? Childcare opening hours in the context of the Childcare Act 2016

This research examines the efficacy of the Childcare Act 2016 in its stated aim of supporting working parents of children below school age in England. The report takes a novel perspective by examining the extent to which public childcare is available during standard working hours. focussing on two London boroughs of disparate median income: Islington and Barking & Dagenham. The research gives rise to seven policy proposals to improve the efficacy of the Childcare Act 2016.
Increasing Accessibility to Oxbridge

Increasing Accessibility to Oxbridge

Together with The Wilberforce Society in Cambridge, the team at OxPolicy have created these reports into the highly relevant issue of accessibility to Oxford and Cambridge, for low income, disadvantaged and minority applicants.
Teaching the Taboo: Menstruation Education in England and Wales

Teaching the Taboo: Menstruation Education in England and Wales

This report is a snapshot into how menstrual taboos can manifest in menstrual education through examining current practices and attitudes. The report proposes ways in which educators can approach menstruation education to interrupt the transmission of taboo.
Collaboration over Imposition

Collaboration over Imposition

This report evaluates best practices and new programmes with which the British diplomatic service can engage Muslim communities abroad.

Educational Aspirations

Educational Aspirations Report Our aim is to increase the public’s understanding of the effects of…