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Here, our team, our charities and our supporters offer their perspectives on the issues affecting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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27/03/2024

Eleanor Harrison steps down as CEO

After four years leading Impetus, Eleanor has decided to step down as CEO.
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19/03/2024

Impetus announces three new charity partners

Streets of Growth, School of Hard Knocks and Empire Fighting Chance will receive a package of support including unrestricted funding.
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14/03/2024

Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers by the time they take their GCSEs

A new report published by the Education Policy Institute, commissioned by Impetus, identifies a “suspension grades gap", with young people who experience even a single suspension, or temporary removal from secondary school, less likely to pass crucial GCSEs in English and maths.
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22/02/2024

Impetus Insights - February 2024

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy.
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19/02/2024

'Living and breathing our values helps me focus on the ‘why’ in tough times’

Eleanor Harrison talks to Charity Times about how a focus on values helps her approach the challenges that being a charity and a funder throws up.
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01/02/2024

Driving Impact - the cornerstone of Investment support at Impetus

Driving Impact (DI) workshops are an integral part of Impetus’ support to charity partners.
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