Young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods are significantly less likely to progress to university or any further education, employment or training than their more privileged peers.
Recent data indicates that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in England are significantly less likely to attend university compared to their more affluent peers. In the 2023 UCAS application cycle, a total of 752,025 applicants were recorded, with 554,465 accepted onto UK undergraduate programmes. However, specific acceptance rates for disadvantaged groups are not detailed in the available data.
Furthermore, research from Impetus highlights a persistent employment gap between disadvantaged young people and their better-off counterparts.Their findings reveal that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are 50% more likely to be not in education, employment, or training (NEET) than their similarly qualified but better-off peers.
We believe that, with support, every young person can achieve their chosen aspiration, whether that is further or higher education, employment or training and we are committed to helping them on that journey.
Sustaining engagement in education, apprenticeships, or employment after Key Stage 4 is crucial for young people’s futures. In 2022/23, 93.2% of pupils continued in a positive destination six months after finishing, but disadvantaged students were less likely to do so, with a gap of 9.4 percentage points compared to their peers. Early academic performance and regional factors also influence these outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted support to ensure all young people have the opportunity to succeed beyond school.
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The Youth Jobs Gap report by Impetus reveals that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to be not in education, employment, or training (NEET) compared to their better-off peers. Even with similar qualifications, these individuals face greater challenges in securing stable employment. The report underscores the need for targeted support and interventions to address the compounded disadvantages affecting these youth.
Read the report hereOur work is based upon sound public research into both the need for our work and the effectiveness of our approach. Find out more about the barriers young people are facing below.
The link between economic disadvantage and educational underachievement permeates every stage of a young person’s education. …
Where young people are growing up in the UK affects their opportunities and life chances.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to access the benefits Higher Education can provide.
Early intervention is key in breaking down barriers to education and encouraging young people to think about their futures before their attitudes towards study become fixed.
