Ministers call for better tracking of teenagers at risk of dropping out of work or training in England
Summary
The government in England has revealed that councils do not know where 32,100 teenagers aged 16-17 who are not in school, work, or training (called NEET) are located. Officials are calling for better tracking of these young people so they can get support before they lose opportunities.Key Facts
- Councils have no information on 32,100 young people aged 16-17 who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
- Some councils don’t know the status of over 3% of their teenagers, with North Lincolnshire missing data for nearly half.
- Only four councils in England have complete records of their NEET 16- to 17-year-olds.
- The education secretary is asking councils to improve how they identify and support at-risk young people.
- New guidance for schools and colleges will help teachers spot students likely to drop out.
- A recent report warned about a “lost generation” of young people due to rising NEET numbers, which now exceed one million in Britain.
- Accurate tracking is seen as crucial to offering early help and preventing teenagers from missing out on career or training opportunities.
- The government plans to support councils with new tools and guidance for better data collection and intervention.
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