1946 National Child Development Study

The 1946 National Child Development Study, also known as the NCDS, is a long-term research project that tracks the lives of individuals born in the UK during a specific week in March 1946. Its goal is to understand how various factors—such as health, education, and family background—affect a child's development and life outcomes. Over the years, the study has collected data through surveys and assessments, examining issues like social mobility, education, and health, influencing policy decisions and improving societal understanding of child development across generations.