Emla Fitzsimons, Director of the Millennium Cohort Study, provides an overview of what the study is, and why it is such a valuable resource for research.

An introduction to the Millennium Cohort Study – with Emla Fitzsimons

Professor Heather Joshi discusses the make up of the millennium children's families, what sort of families face the most problems, and what this might mean for family-related policies.

Family structure at age 11 – with Prof Heather Joshi

Kate Smith of the Centre for Longitudinal Studies discusses some of the things affecting children's lives as they grow up, including friendships, bullying, social networking and discipline at home.

Growing up in the new century – with Kate Smith

Dr Kirstine Hansen of the Institute of Educations discusses the millennium generation's move from primary to secondary school.

School life at age 11 – with Kirstine Hansen

Matt Brown of the Centre for Longitudinal Studies discusses how the millennium children faired in a series of cognitive assessments they undertook at age 11.

Children's cognitive development – with Matt Brown

Roxanne Connelly discusses the physical development of 11-year-olds born at the turn of the century, and what this might mean for policy and future research.

Children's physical development – with Roxanne Connelly

Prof Lucinda Platt of the London School of Economics discusses how child poverty has touched the lives of the millennium generation in the UK

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