Young people suspended during secondary school are twice as likely to be out of education, employment or training by age 24

The Education Policy Institute's report, commissioned by Impetus, identifies a “suspension employment gap", with young people who are suspended at secondary school experiencing a range of poorer outco Continue reading…

Independent Oracy Commission calls for oracy to be prioritised as the fourth 'R' for young people

A new report calling for oracy to be prioritised in schools is published by the Independent Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, supported by Impetus. Continue reading…

Response to the Get Britain Working White Paper

For the Government's white paper to succeed, young people furthest from the labour market must be at the heart of its policy implementation. Continue reading…

It is now normal for pupils not to attend school every day

A major new report published by Impetus and Public First, warns persistent school absence has become endemic and embedded as a cultural norm, with the online world driving real-world school absenteeis Continue reading…

More than 30 organisations back Inclusion for All campaign

More than 30 parent groups, school trusts, charities and campaigners back new campaign for inclusive school reform, led by Impetus and The Difference. Continue reading…

School attendance to take four years to return to pre-pandemic levels

Press release on school attendance and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. For young people on Free School Meals, the pace is even slower, with absence rates unlikely to return to their pre-p Continue reading…

Our 2026 School Attainment Grant Round is open

We are looking for organisations working to improve attainment outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through teacher CPD and/or school leadership development Continue reading…

Impetus films

A gallery of our annual films, showcased at the Transforming Lives Dinner. Continue reading…