Absence rates put Government efforts to close attainment gap at risk

At current levels of persistent and severe absence, up to 640,000 young people are on track to miss out on crucial GCSEs.  Continue reading…

Rising suspensions put Government efforts to halve attainment gap at risk

Over five thousand suspensions given out per day in schools in England – with a shocking 60% given to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds Continue reading…

From commitment to action: what the Schools White Paper must do to help every child thrive

GCSEs remain the biggest protective factor against becoming not in education, employment or training, yet too many young people are persistently absent from school. This blog sets out what the upcomin Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - October 2025

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - November 2025

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - December 2025

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - January 2026

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - February 2026

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…

Impetus Insights - March 2026

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Continue reading…