The final results have been published of a three-year exploratory study into the impact of school-based programmes that aim to support students aged 14–16 who are at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training). There were key elements that appeared to be common to all the successful programmes: flexibility; group support; mentoring; a consistent and dedicated project lead; relevance to the world of work.
The study found that:
- The young people’s attitudes to school improved over time.
- In most cases KS4 attainment was better than expected.
- Young people (and the project leads) believed that they gained a variety of skills that helped them to remain in learning and prepare them for the world of work.
- The majority of students were still engaged in learning five months after completing their GCSEs.
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