The impact of month of birth on child development

This seminar will launch the final report of a study which has been looking at the differences in outcomes between children born at the start and end of the academic year. The seminar will bring together all the work of the study, covering both cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes, and will show how these differences evolve through childhood and whether they persist into adulthood. We will focus particularly on what drives the differences in outcomes that we observe between children born in different months and will suggest how policy-makers might best address these challenges. It will provide an opportunity for researchers, policy-makers and practitioners to discuss the findings and their implications for policy and practice. The study has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation and was undertaken by a team from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The event will be Chaired by Professor Sir Michael Rutter and speakers include:

• Claire Crawford (Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• Lorraine Dearden (Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• Ellen Greaves (Institute for Fiscal Studies)
• Dr Tim Leunig (Department for Education)
• Caroline Sharp (National Foundation for Educational Research).

Places are very limited and advanced registration is essential.

BOOKING YOUR PLACE: As places are limited, please reply to Kim Woodruff (@email) as soon as possible to request a place at the seminar.

Please note: Due to the constraints of the venue, we are unable to provide access or facilities for wheelchair users, or facilities for people with severe hearing impairments. People with mobility needs should contact the Nuffield Foundation for guidance in advance of visiting the building.