Category: Policy brief
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Young carers: the forgotten young people in the NEET conversation
Young carers are far more likely than their peers to spend extended periods not in education, employment or training (NEET), with over twice the risk of being in this position for two or more years. This highlights how caring responsibilities can disrupt the move from school into work or further study. The gap persists even…
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Do caring responsibilities limit young people’s chances of educational success after 16?
Young carers face significant disadvantages in post‑16 education in England. By the end of secondary education, they achieve fewer qualifications overall and are much less likely to meet key benchmarks such as gaining three or more A‑levels or equivalent qualifications. Importantly, these gaps persist even after accounting for socioeconomic background, showing that caring responsibilities themselves…
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How does young caring influence educational attainment?
Young carers face serious educational disadvantages that begin in primary school and continue through secondary education. By the end of secondary school, young carers achieve fewer GCSEs overall, are less likely to reach key benchmarks, and are less likely to gain top grades than their non‑carer peers. These gaps appear early: at primary school age,…