Andy Burnham pledges welfare reform to tackle the Neets crisis, while Dame Rachel de Souza's report reveals stark inequalities in children's experiences across England.
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01Summary
- 01Over 1 million children had active referrals to mental health services in 2024-25.
- 0255% of pupils do not achieve grade 5 or better in English and Maths GCSEs.
- 03Around 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 are Neets in the UK.
- 04Middlesbrough is identified as the most challenging place to be a child, Cheshire East the least.
- 05Burnham proposes making benefits a 'backstop' and starting with young people's ambitions.
02Why it matters
This matters because the welfare system and youth services are failing a generation, with millions of young people shut out of education, employment, and support.
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