NEET doesn’t happen overnight: Reflections ahead of the Milburn review
As we await Alan Milburn’s final review of young people and work, much of the debate has understandably focused on the scale of youth inactivity,…
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From Writing Off to Reaching Out? Government Plans for Young People on Health-Related Benefits
There has been increased debate over youth participation in education and employment, and the scale of the challenge is undeniable. Nearly one million young people…
Nearly 90 councils sign up to local NEET taskforces ahead of Milburn’s final report
Local leaders across the UK have backed plans to take charge and turn the tide on the country’s NEET crisis, which has seen almost one…
NEETs: From The Fringe To The Mainstream, What’s Next? FE Soundbite Edition 867
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 867: 3rd October 2026. NEETs: From the Fringe to the Mainstream, What’s Next? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal…
Chancellor Announces £100m Local Apprenticeship Service led by Mayors
Chancellor John Healey has announced an extra £100 million to expand a local apprenticeship service, with all 14 mayoral strategic authorities now given the chance…
New Vocational GCSEs to Replace Technical Awards
Every young person across the country will be able to pursue prestigious new Vocational GCSEs and access work experience in a major shake-up of the…
Retail sector pledges 100,000 youth jobs as DWP launches Opening Shift work experience programme
Young people will be given vital work experience opportunities thanks to a major initiative between government and Britain’s leading retailers – with the ambition to create…
Vacancies Are Falling. Unemployment’s Rising. How Do We Support Employers to Create Jobs and Retain People? FE Soundbite 859
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 859: 8th August 2026. Vacancies Are Falling. Unemployment’s Rising. How Do We Support Employers to Create Jobs and Retain People?…
Neuro-inclusion Article Three: One Million Young People and the Case for Building Differently
In the first three months of 2026, the number of young people in the UK who were not in education, employment or training (NEETs) passed…
Burnham’s Big Week Of Announcements… But Is There the Local Infrastructure to Deliver It? FE Soundbite 858
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 858: 1st August 2026. Burnham’s Big Week Of Announcements… But Is There the Local Infrastructure to Deliver It? This is…