Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 13
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Youth Guarantee eligibility too narrow, excluding 16-17 and 22-24 year olds.
Conclusion
The number of young people currently not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England is unacceptable both for the life chances of young people and for economic growth. The Government’s Youth Guarantee goes some way to support 18–21-year-olds to access education, training and employment opportunities. However, it will only benefit those in the narrow 18–21 age group, excluding young people aged 16–17 and 22–24. (Conclusion, Paragraph 56)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗