Next Steps#
Last modified: 28 Jul 2025
1. Summary#
Next Steps is a longitudinal survey collecting information about young people in England aged 13 to 14 in 2004. Previously known as the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England, the study was designed to examine key factors affecting educational progress, attainment and transitions following the end of compulsory education. Data are collected about education, employment, economic circumstances, family life, physical and emotional health and wellbeing, social participation and attitudes.
| Series Descriptor | Series-specific Information |
|---|---|
| Citation (APA) | University College London, UCL Social Research Institute, Centre for Longitudinal Studies. (2021). Next Steps. UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UK LLC). https://doi.org/10.71760/ukllc-series-00013 |
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| Owner | UCL |
| Cohort | 15770 |
| Age at Recruitment | 13-14 years |
| Geographical Coverage - Nations | England |
| Geographical Coverage - Regions | Nationwide |
| Start Date | 2004 |
| Permitted Linkages | See here |
| Inclusion in Linkages | Consent |
| Cohort Profile | 10.1093/ije/dyae152 |
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| Build a Data Request | https://explore.ukllc.ac.uk/ |
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3. Documentation#
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