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Here, our team, our charities and our supporters offer their perspectives on the issues affecting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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10/09/2025

More than 30 organisations back Inclusion for All campaign

More than 30 parent groups, school trusts, charities and campaigners back new campaign for inclusive school reform, led by Impetus and The Difference.
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04/09/2025

It is now normal for pupils not to attend school every day

A major new report published by Impetus and Public First, warns persistent school absence has become endemic and embedded as a cultural norm, with the online world driving real-world school absenteeism.
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28/08/2025

Impetus Insights - August 2025

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy.
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21/08/2025

Absenteeism and attainment gap drive youth unemployment - Impetus statement on NEET statistics

Press release on the Government's statistics on the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in August 2025.
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07/08/2025

Impetus statement on Autumn Term attendance statistics

Press release on the Government's statistics on pupil absence in schools in England, autumn 2025.
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06/08/2025

The Impetus Triathlon: 4 reasons to get involved and support young people

Discover how you can participate, fundraise and help transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds at our flagship event.
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