Education and training for young people at risk of becoming NEET: Findings from an ethnographic study of work-based learning programmes

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Abstract

This report provides a summary of findings from an ethnographic study of workbased learning provision for 16-18-year-olds who would otherwise fall into the UK Government category of not in education, employment or training (NEET). The research project took place in the north of England during 2008-2009, and investigated the biographies, experiences and aspirations of young people and practitioners working on Entry to Employment (E2E) programmes in four learning sites. The detailed research findings are reported in four papers covering the conceptual background to E2E, and the experiences of learners, tutors and Connexions personal advisers involved with the programme. This report highlights and synthesises some of the key issues raised by these papers and looks ahead to a three-year longitudinal study of NEET young people which is intended to continue and extend this work, providing an opportunity to follow this group during a period of far-reaching economic and political change.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)447-450
Number of pages4
JournalEducational Studies
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2011

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