Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

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Latest news

Media
6 August 2026
5 min read

Rising absence rates put Government target to halve attainment gap at risk

At the current levels of persistent and severe absence, over 600,000 young people are on track to miss out on crucial GCSEs. 
Authors: Impetus
Education
Policy
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Views
30 July 2026
14 min read

How Impetus shaped the Youth Guarantee

How Impetus helped shape the government policy for over a decade - building the evidence, leading coalitions and influencing policy from crisis response to government delivery.
Authors: Ayesha Baloch, Robin Lanfear
Policy
Case study
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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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