explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist... Critical data for Milburn Review for 18-21 age group Participation in FT HE (L4-6) higher in 2024 than 2018 at 18, 19, 20 and 21 but lower in FT FE (L3 and below) at 18, 19, 20 and 21 Only 1.1% of 20 year olds in FT FE

explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist... Milburn Review says full time education is no longer a shock absorber for NEET But participation in FTE by 18-21s in 2024 was 43.0% compared to 42.8% in 2018 Crucially, FT FE fell from 5.5% to 4.9% ‘but’ FT HE rose from 37.3% to 38.1%

Though as the highest NEET rates are post 21, today's piece on students finding it hard to get a job is quite relevant: www.ft.com/content/16e2...

The Milburn Report comment (paragraph 519) talks only about PIP not involving support towards work, not about remaining in education longer (as vocational education permits in our European competitors).

Reading the Milburn report on young people and work, the annex includes evidence that most disabled young people claiming PIP (Personal Independence Payment) are in education - 54% of 16-24 PIP claimants. Varies with age, of course. Danger that changing PIP could mean they leave education.

Three ways a new Labour leader could change the politics of growth Question: should the UK borrow to invest in skills - human capital - outside of physical buildings?

‘I gave up £50k doctor’s salary to work in a coffee shop’ What is the difference between doctors leaving medicine for lower paid jobs, thereby reducing repayment of student loans young people taking non-graduates jobs after uni and not repaying student loans www.thetimes.com/article/acea...

Too many young people pushed towards university, says UK government adviser Milburn needs to propose ideas on maintenance support if the aim is to increase participation by 19-24 year olds in L3 and below vocational education to cut NEET

Too many young people pushed towards university, says UK government adviser Milburn needs to propose ideas on maintenance support if the aim is to increase participation by 19-24 year olds in L3 and below vocational education to cut NEET