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Media
28 July 2026
2 min read

Impetus responds to Government reforms on vocational education and apprenticeships

We broadly welcome the government’s new reforms to remove financial barriers to apprenticeships and strengthen vocational pathways for young people. We do hope, however, that the government considers lessons from other places, like the Netherlands.
Authors: Susannah Hardyman
Education
Employment
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Views
23 July 2026
4 min read

The Impetus Relay: 4 reasons to join London's newest corporate challenge

Join the Impetus Relay on Clapham Common: a four-hour corporate running challenge in London for individuals, pairs and teams raising funds to support young people.
Authors: Nia Simpson, Flora Scott-Maxwell
Philanthropy
Impetus events
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Newsletter
23 July 2026
13 min read

Impetus Insights - July 2026

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy.
Authors: Ayesha Baloch, Carlie Goldsmith, Claire Leigh, Susannah Hardyman
Education
Employment
Policy
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