Emeritus Prof Christopher May1d ago

Around a million young people in the UK (aged between 16-24) are not in education, employment or training (the so-called NEETs).

One key factor for the persistence of this marginalisation of young people from activities that have longer term impact on birth heir wellbeing & income, is the role of schools in surging such rejection of (or exclusion from) such early life opportunities.

Looking at how schools can help NEETs before they become NEETs is the key!

#education
https://theconversation.com/the-school-you-go-to-affects-whether-you-become-neet-new-research-279365

The school you go to affects whether you become Neet – new research

With 1 million unemployed young people across the UK, school culture may have impacted their success rate

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@ChrisMayLA6
The government could redefine work, maybe not as something that contributes to the economy via tax but action, which develops community resilience and connection.
Ultimately, care in its many forms has to be a recognised part of the economy.
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Show threadEmeritus Prof Christopher May1d ago

@Herefordrob

Yes, it would be interesting to know how many NEETS are actually young carers for instance

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@ChrisMayLA6
Definitely, the figures exist though far from thorough and not really considered as "contributing" other than a philanthropic carers allowance. Much of which goes unclaimed.