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

New GCSE results app to be rolled out nationwide

It follows a pilot where just six per cent of invited schools and colleges took part, but ministers hope...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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
Young people

Let’s ensure this youth guarantee works for every young person

The government has finally put serious investment behind young people. Now the FE sector, employers and local systems must...

Jessica Hill
Laura-Jane Rawlings
Young people

Work experience gap is a driver of inequality we cannot ignore

Government, national and local, employers, schools and colleges need to pull in the same direction, amplifying the importance of...

Jessica Hill
John Yarham
Young people

Focus on T Level shortcomings gives hope for ‘T’ and ‘V’ system

While V Levels simplify choice for learners and employers, work to ensure T Levels fill the space left by...

Jessica Hill
David Rowley