Policy making
We look at how government makes policy and develop ways to do it more effectively.
Policy making for left-behind groups: School readiness
How can government start closing the opportunity gap in early years education?
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Sharing innovations and lessons from policy successes
See allSetting out better approaches to tackling complex, long-term problems
See allSupporting policymakers in practice
See allHow to turn manifesto promises into tangible results
This series explores what Labour can learn from past policy making challenges and successes to deliver on its manifesto.
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Our events
See allIn conversation with Nick Clegg
The former deputy prime minister will set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government.
From disaster to completion: What can government learn from the Universal Credit story?
An expert panel assessed the implementation of Universal Credit – which, seven years behind schedule, is set to complete.
Government reviews: Dither and delay, or route to reform?
An expert panel explore the use of government reviews – and when they do, or don’t, succeed.
The future of the Civil Service Policy Profession: The end of the generalist?
Tamara Finkelstein and Lord Vallance joined us to discuss the Civil Service Policy Profession.
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Nehal Davison
Programme Director
Will the government-backed ‘starting reception’ guide help school readiness?

Rosa Hodgkin
Senior Researcher
Five years since Covid: four ways government has changed

Sophie Metcalfe
Senior Researcher
Five key changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Teodor Grama
Research Assistant