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The proportion of young people in England not in education, employment or training has increased to more than one in 10, government figures show. | The proportion of young people in England not in education, employment or training has increased to more than one in 10, government figures show. |
At the end of 2007, 9.7% of youngsters were considered to be such "Neets", but by the end of 2008, this rose to 10.3%. | At the end of 2007, 9.7% of youngsters were considered to be such "Neets", but by the end of 2008, this rose to 10.3%. |
The government says this is due to reduced employment among young people. | The government says this is due to reduced employment among young people. |
But the government says a record number of 16 to 18-year-olds - 1.61 million - were in education or training by the end of 2008, up by 34,000 on 2007. | But the government says a record number of 16 to 18-year-olds - 1.61 million - were in education or training by the end of 2008, up by 34,000 on 2007. |
The statistics, released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, showed a significant rise in the proportion of 18-year-olds who are not in education, work or training. | |
At the end of 2008, 16.6% of 18-year-olds fell into the Neet category - up from 14.2% in 2007. | |
However, the figures showed the proportion of 16-year-olds classified as Neets was 5.2%, the lowest proportion for more than a decade. | |
The figures also showed participation in full-time education or training has risen among 16, 17 and 18-year-olds. | The figures also showed participation in full-time education or training has risen among 16, 17 and 18-year-olds. |
At the end of 2008, 92.7% of 16-year-olds, 83.5% of 17-year-olds and 63.4% of 18-year-olds were in full-time education or training. | At the end of 2008, 92.7% of 16-year-olds, 83.5% of 17-year-olds and 63.4% of 18-year-olds were in full-time education or training. |
'Desperate' | 'Desperate' |
Children's charity Barnardo's said the situation for young people leaving school at 16 and wanting to work or train in the workplace was "desperate". | Children's charity Barnardo's said the situation for young people leaving school at 16 and wanting to work or train in the workplace was "desperate". |
Chief executive Martin Narey said the proportion of Neet young people had hovered around 9-10% of the age group for the past decade. | Chief executive Martin Narey said the proportion of Neet young people had hovered around 9-10% of the age group for the past decade. |
He added: "But beneath this, there are two clear trends: a steady rise in the number of young people staying on in full-time education, and the steady decline in employment and work-based learning opportunities for young people aged 16-18. | He added: "But beneath this, there are two clear trends: a steady rise in the number of young people staying on in full-time education, and the steady decline in employment and work-based learning opportunities for young people aged 16-18. |
"We urgently need a more relevant education system - with more vocational options for young people who are not suited to narrow, academic learning - and more opportunity to learn in the workplace, to gain the skills and experience that employers demand." | "We urgently need a more relevant education system - with more vocational options for young people who are not suited to narrow, academic learning - and more opportunity to learn in the workplace, to gain the skills and experience that employers demand." |
The government has promised to reduce the proportion of youngsters considered to be Neets. | The government has promised to reduce the proportion of youngsters considered to be Neets. |
This is because these young people are much more likely than their peers to suffer long term unemployment, poverty and to get involved in crime. | This is because these young people are much more likely than their peers to suffer long term unemployment, poverty and to get involved in crime. |