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UK Study Finds Early Years Flags Predict NEET Risk

8/17/2026

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  • Researchers in the United Kingdom found children flagged by the Early Years Foundation Stage profile are more likely to become NEETs.
  • The study showed early warning signs appear years before NEET outcomes, enabling intervention.
  • Daisy Christodoulou suggested teachers identify at-risk children, likening the role to dentists helping read.
  • Alan Milburn argued the whole system, not just teachers, should act on identified learning barriers.