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Reducing the proportion of 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) is a priority for the Government. Being NEET between the ages of 16–18 is a major predictor of later unemployment, low income, teenage motherhood, depression and poor physical health. No single agency holds all the keys to reducing NEET; LAs, schools, the Learning and Skills Council, youth support services and employers all have key roles to play.
For full details of the Department's strategy for reducing NEET, together with the latest statistics and guidance, go to the DCSF 14–19 website.
September Guarantee
The September Guarantee is an offer, by the end of September, of a place in learning to young people completing compulsory education. The guarantee was implemented nationally in 2007. It will be extended to 17-year-olds in 2008 to give those who enroll on one-year or short courses, or who leave the activity they chose when leaving school, further opportunities to engage in learning.
This is an important element of the Department's strategies for reducing the proportion of young people who are NEET; increasing participation and attainment at age 19.
Further information on the September Guarantee is also available on the DCSF 14–19 website.
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Last updated on 30/04/2009
