Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 33
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Paragraph: 137
Unclear number of students with protected characteristics disadvantaged by reforms, risking rise in NEET.
Conclusion
The Department’s equalities impact assessment identifies that some students with protected characteristics may be disadvantaged by the reforms as they may no longer be able to progress to a level 3 qualification. We heard that this could result in a rise in 16–18 year olds who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training). While the Department outlines it expects this number to be “relatively small”, it remains unclear how many students might be affected.
Paragraph Reference:
137
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 July 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗