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Children's Commissioner Backs Milburn Review on Youth Employment

Dame Rachel de Souza has welcomed the Milburn review into young people and work, emphasising that young people's ambition for meaningful employment must be at the heart of policy discussions. The Commissioner highlighted how thousands of children have expressed their desire to secure good jobs and contribute to the economy. The review represents an important opportunity to reshape how we support young people's transitions from education into the workplace.

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‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest
Education May 28, 2026

‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest

A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in education, employment or training.The former Labour cabinet minister Alan Milburn said youth disengagement was a mounting economi...

UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says
Education May 28, 2026

UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says

Alan Milburn warns of ‘lost generation’ after number of young people not in work or education rises to more than 1mBritain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a rise in the number of young people not in employment or education to more than 1...

David Hughes: Colleges can reduce NEET rates with proper funding and early intervention
Policy May 28, 2026

David Hughes: Colleges can reduce NEET rates with proper funding and early intervention

David Hughes argues that further education colleges are uniquely positioned to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training, yet systemic barriers including restrictive funding rules and poor local coordination limit their impact. The article highlights the urgent need for earlier intervention and greater collaboration between colleges, local authorities and employers to prevent vulnerable learners from disengaging entirely.

Milburn Review: Schools Failing to Prepare Young People for Adulthood and Employment
Policy May 28, 2026

Milburn Review: Schools Failing to Prepare Young People for Adulthood and Employment

A damning government review led by former minister Alan Milburn has found that England’s education system is failing to adequately prepare young people for adulthood, with urgent calls for schools to be held accountable for pupil destinations. The report highlights the growing crisis of young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), warning that current accountability measures neglect the crucial transition from classroom to career.

Milburn review: Pay colleges for outcomes not headcounts
Policy May 28, 2026

Milburn review: Pay colleges for outcomes not headcounts

An interim review led by Alan Milburn has recommended overhauling how further education colleges are funded, shifting from payments based on enrolment and course completion to rewarding institutions that successfully help young people secure employment. The findings highlight concerns that the current post-16 system prioritises headcounts over meaningful preparation for the workforce, particularly for those at risk of becoming NEET.

Waltham Forest Teacher Strikes Close Schools and Divide Parents
Schools May 28, 2026

Waltham Forest Teacher Strikes Close Schools and Divide Parents

Industrial action by National Education Union members has closed primary schools across Waltham Forest, including South Grove Primary, leaving parents divided over the disruption to their children's education. The strikes reflect ongoing disputes over pay and conditions, with further action planned across the east London borough.