Over 5,000 young people across the UK shared their voices with us at the beginning of 2024. We’ve collated their feelings on life, work and education into expert insights inside the Youth Voice Census report

This year’s findings indicate that young people are increasingly worried about their safety, and the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll on their ability to access support and opportunities.

Key insights include:

• Anxiety is one of the biggest barriers young people face, with 3 in 5 young people indicating feeling anxious in their daily life.
• Confidence continues to decline for those in education, with young people feeling less confident about their employability skills and only a third feeling like their school supports them.
• Work is a positive place for young people, with 83% agreeing that their workplace is supportive and 70% feeling happy in their current job.