Young people

V Levels ambition will outrun reality unless we slow down

The proposed post-16 landscape looks more coherent than ever after years of false starts, but providers need more clarity,...

Jessica Hill
Michael Lemin
Young people

‘Jobs guarantee’ delivery partners paid up to £2,650 per placement

The government is planning up to 1,200 referrals to the scheme in phase one

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Young people

More digging of foundation apprenticeships needed after just 36 starts

2 of the 7 new foundation standards failed to recruit a single apprentice between August and October

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Young people

We’re tackling NEET numbers by analysing pupil data early

By identifying pupils at risk while they’re at school we can be ready to support them when they arrive...

Jessica Hill
Christine Ricketts
Young people

November resits: Upturn in English GSCE pass rate

But maths resit pass rate drops slightly and widens in older age groups

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

Gulf between Leeds and Bradford proves need for place-based fixes

As Leeds races ahead, young people in neighbouring Bradford have fewer opportunities. Will the DWP-led skills agenda dismantle the...

Jessica Hill
Chris Webb
Young people

The NEET crisis won’t be solved by fashionable theories

Billions in piecemeal initiatives won’t reverse youth inactivity, and claims of ‘deficit thinking’ risk obscuring what’s actually happening. Only...

Jessica Hill
Alun Francis
Young people

Milburn’s panel of experts named for rising NEETs review

College principal among list of specialists spanning health, disability rights and policy

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Young people

There’s widening participation, but narrowing mental health support

More disadvantaged learners are entering FE and HE, but stretched services mean many can’t access the help they need

Jessica Hill
Imran Mir