Research and analysis

Children of the 2020s: first survey of families at age 9 months

Findings from wave 1 of the Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) longitudinal study.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 30 November 2023

Applies to England

Documents

Cot20s first survey of families at age 9 months: research report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-496-4, RR1382

PDF, 2.7 MB, 167 pages

Cot20s first survey of families at age 9 months: research brief

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-497-1, RR1382b

PDF, 307 KB, 10 pages

Cot20s wave 1: technical report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-498-8, RR1382a

PDF, 4.27 MB, 400 pages

Details

The Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) study collects longitudinal statistical evidence on the factors and mechanisms that influence cognitive and social-emotional development during early childhood.

This is the first research report on findings from the study. It provides baseline data on the cohort at age 9 months and includes analysis of:

• family socio-economic and demographic characteristics
• parental health including mental health
• child health and language development
• home learning activities
• use of formal and informal childcare
• use of health and family services
• the extent of early developmental disparities

The separate technical report explains how the study was conducted.

Published 30 November 2023