For the past decade, a multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr Alita Nandi have brought new evidence to bear on the debate around the causes, correlates and consequences of ethnic and racial harassment (ERH) and hate crime.
Case studies
Free childcare and child development:the free childcare policy in England
In 2012 the UK government was spending around £1.9 billion on free early education and childcare places for 3- and 4-year-olds. This figure is set to be around £3.55 billion in 2021-22.
Disability benefits and social care for older people
Our research informed the government’s decision to abandon a policy proposal to reduce disability benefits for over 2.44 million older people. The research highlighted a flaw in income analysis used by the government, which suggested that disability benefits often go to older people without substantial financial needs.
Influencing the policy debate on free school meal provision
We investigated whether the UIFSM policy has delivered its aims by looking at impacts on the take‐up of meals, absences from school, children’s bodyweight and attainment. This unique study questions whether this very expensive intervention does make a difference.