Inside the Mind of a Young NEET

The ‘Inside the Mind of a Young NEET’ report is based on direct testimony from over 400 young people across Britain, co-authored by Peter Hyman and Shuab Gamote. It argues that Britain must stop blaming the one million young people not in education,...

DfE Report: Risk Factors for Becoming NEET

This DfE report investigates the risk factors associated with becoming NEET (not in education, employment, or training) for six months or more at ages 17 to 19 and ages 20 to 24.

Earning or Learning: A New Agenda for Youth NEET Reduction

Earlier in May, predating the Milburn NEET Report, Policy Connect published the final report of its Skills Commission inquiry, Earning or Learning: A New Agenda for Youth NEET Reduction. Building on the interim findings published in December 2025, the report sets out...