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
Young people

Let’s back T Levels to break the country’s skills deadlock

With T Levels now delivering real skills for real jobs, we have a chance to keep talent rooted in...

Jessica Hill
Dr Sam Rushworth
Long read, Young people

The politics behind the King of the North’s MBacc mission

Andy Burnham is grabbing headlines with his ambition for the MBacc technical education programme. But take-up has been slower...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships, Young people

Apprentice minimum wage to rise to £8

New hourly rate will apply from April 2026, chancellor set to announce at tomorrow’s budget

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Skills reform, Young people

Our economy won’t grow with almost 1m young people left behind

Britain cannot rebuild its economy while a million young people are locked out of opportunity. This Budget must back...

Jessica Hill
Sarah Smith MP
Long read, Young people

How NEET providers are propping up a failing system

Helping inactive young people get back on track is being hampered by a youth population spike, market instability and...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill