by Liz Edwards | Jul 21, 2026 | Advocacy, Featured article, NEETs, Policy, Youth employment
When you picture the million young people who aren’t earning or learning in the UK, maybe you imagine them all waiting their turn at the Jobcentre. But the reality is quite different – in England, nearly half of 18-24s in this boat aren’t claiming any benefits,...
by Liz Edwards | Jun 4, 2026 | Advocacy
The Spear Programme supports NEET young people to participate in work, education or training. The young people we work with are all NEET, aged 16-24, and facing at least one barrier to employment, such as involvement in crime, having fewer than 5...
