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Should primary schools predict who will become 'Neet' at 16?

Should primary schools predict who will become 'Neet' at 16?
BBC England Thursday 17 September 2026, 05:01 UTC 1 min read
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A toolkit aims to pinpoint which Year 5 children might not be in education or work six years later.

A toolkit aims to pinpoint which Year 5 children might not be in education or work six years later.
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