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Examining the impact of the length of the school day on attainment
November 2021
Higher education providers are now in the process of developing their new access and participation plans, to meet regulatory requirements. We worked with one of the universities that took part in the first wave of this work, the University of Bath, to explore how a clearer understanding of their Theory of Change can lead to better programmes and better outcomes for people facing disadvantage. This paper sets out our lessons, both for universities preparing their plans, and for policymakers in the higher education sector.
January 2024
We are open for applications from organisations supporting young people to prepare for and find work, with a particular focus on young people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Continue reading…
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. Continue reading…
Our tenth Youth Jobs Gap report reveals how multiple layers of disadvantage affect young people’s chances of not being in employment, education or training (NEET).
May 2025
Just under one million young people today are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Young people who face multiple layers of disadvantage experience a compounding effect; they are far more Continue reading…
We are delighted to see the Schools White Paper make the concrete commitments needed to secure better outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Continue reading…
Streets of Growth helps young adults reduce harm and positively change their lives and neighbourhoods. They build long-term trust, safety, and a shared vision, supporting young people in progressing i Continue reading…
Impetus conducts research into education and employment to influence policy and decision-makers so every young person can succeed. Continue reading…
This report reveals the failure to give young people who fail their English and maths GCSEs the first time around with a second chance to succeed – irrespective of their background or their provider. Part of our Life After School campaign.
March 2017