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England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert

England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert

Too many young people in England reach age 16 with poor qualifications.

05.11.2025 5

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Peter Urwin

Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that

Recent data shows 13.4% of young people aged 16-24 are not in education, employment or training.

20.03.2025 10

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Peter Urwin

Maths and English GCSEs are required for A-levels , college and university – so what happens to teenagers who don’t pass?

Each year, around 200,000 pupils in state-funded schools in England do not achieve a grade four or above in both English and Maths GCSE at age 16:...

25.11.2024 5

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Peter Urwin