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Ministers call for better tracking of teenagers at risk of dropping out of work or training in England
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Ministers call for better tracking of teenagers at risk of dropping out of work or training in England

The UK government has acknowledged that thousands of young people aged 16 to 17 in England are unaccounted for, classified as 'Neet' (not in education, employment, or training). Officials revealed that 32,100 such individuals are missing from local authorities' records, contributing to a growing youth jobs crisis. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is urging councils to improve tracking systems and provide better support for these vulnerable teenagers, emphasizing the need for accurate data to prevent them from falling through the gaps. The issue highlights significant disparities in data collection across regions, with some areas like North Lincolnshire lacking information on nearly half of their 16- and 17-year-olds. A recent report by the Resolution Foundation noted stark differences in record-keeping between areas like Dudley and London boroughs.

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Ministers call for better tracking of teenagers at risk of dropping out of work or training in England

The UK government has acknowledged that thousands of young people aged 16 to 17 in England are unaccounted for, classified as 'Neet' (not in education, employment, or training). Officials revealed that 32,100 such individuals are missing from local authorities' records, contributing to a growing youth jobs crisis. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is urging councils to improve tracking systems and provide better support for these vulnerable teenagers, emphasizing the need for accurate data to prevent them from falling through the gaps. The issue highlights significant disparities in data collection across regions, with some areas like North Lincolnshire lacking information on nearly half of their 16- and 17-year-olds. A recent report by the Resolution Foundation noted stark differences in record-keeping between areas like Dudley and London boroughs.

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