Understanding Local Challenges Could Help More Young People Find Opportunity
New research has highlighted just how varied the challenge of youth unemployment is across England, suggesting that reducing the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) will require solutions tailored to local communities rather than a single national approach. A recent Schools Week analysis found significant differences in educational […]
Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training Falls Below One Million – But the Challenge Remains
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures offer a welcome sign of progress, showing that the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) has fallen below one million. Between April and June 2026, an estimated 981,000 young people, representing 13% of all 16 to […]