Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET)
Councils are currently developing and scrutinising strategies to reduce the number of young people Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).
Brent Council is currently developing its strategy for the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative, aiming to create clear pathways into education, training, and employment for young people. In September 2026, Councillor Trevor Blackman sought clarity on the council's rollout approach, with Councillor Jake Rubin confirming collaboration with partners including Jobcentre Plus and the West London Alliance.
In July 2026, Islington's Youth Council questioned the local authority on its strategies for reducing the number of young people Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). Councillor James Potts outlined a multi-faceted approach focusing on early identification, targeted support, and pathways into education, training, and work. Westminster's Growth and Planning and Children's and Education Policy and Scrutiny Committee also scrutinised the Council's strategies for preventing young people from becoming NEET in July 2026.
Key facts
- Brent Council is developing its strategy for the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative, as discussed in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Jake Rubin confirmed Brent Council's collaboration with Jobcentre Plus and West London Alliance in September 2026. Source
- Islington's Youth Council questioned the local authority on NEET reduction strategies in July 2026. Source
- Councillor James Potts outlined a multi-faceted approach to reduce NEET levels in Islington in July 2026. Source
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