Policy and research

“Impetus are building what every policy-maker is looking for: proven programmes to help young people succeed in school and work.”

Sir Kevan Collins, Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation

We influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need. We find what works by combining the lessons from our charities with our own research.

We focus on two areas: education and employment.

Education and employment

Educational attainment

Only 41% of young people on free school meals pass English and maths GCSEs, compared with 69% of all other pupils. With the right support, we can make life after school fairer.

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Widening participation

Disadvantaged young people are significantly under-represented at top universities, making up only 5% of the intake. We're calling on the government to protect widening participation funding so that we can close the university access gap.

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Youth unemployment

Young people are bearing the economic burden of coronavirus - protecting their future is a national emergency.

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Youth Jobs Gap

Impetus' Youth Jobs Gap series shows disadvantaged young people are twice as likely as their better-off peers to not be in education, employment or training (NEET).

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