Participation in education, training and employment age 16 to 18
Participation and not in education, employment or training (NEET) figures ages 16 to 18 in England. Includes institution type and qualification aim breakdowns.
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Pre-release access list
Besides Department for Education (DfE) professional and production staff, the following post holders were given pre-release access up to 24 hours before release.
Secretary of State, DfE
Minister for Skills, DfE
Minister for Children and Families, DfE
Permanent Secretary, DfE
Special Advisers, DfE
Director General, Strategy Group, DfE
Director General, Skills Group, DfE
Director, Skills Journey, DfE
Deputy Director, Access, Participation and Apply Division, DfE
Deputy Director, Operational Excellence, DfE
Deputy Director, Skills Policy Analysis, DfE
Grade 6, NEET and Youth Engagement, DfE
Grade 6, 16-19 Funding and Financial Support Policy, DfE
Grade 6, Skills Policy Analysis x2, DfE
Grade 7, Higher Education Statistics Unit, DfE
Grade 7, 16-19 Network, DfE
Grade 7, NEET Prevention Lead, DfE
Grade 7, 16-19 Funding Policy, DfE
Grade 7, Skills Policy Analyst x2, DfE
SEO, 16-18 Participation and NEET Team, DfE
SEO, NEET Policy Lead, DfE
Press Officer x5, DfE
Social Media Team contacts x2, DfE