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Sixteen-year-old Chloe attributes her progress to the early support she received, believing it prevented her from becoming one of the many young people in the UK currently outside of education, employment, or training (commonly referred to as NEET). Struggling with severe anxiety, Chloe left traditional schooling at age 14 and was educated at home in Sefton, Merseyside. Despite continuing her studies in maths and English, she became increasingly anxious about leaving her house and uncertain about her future direction.
Recognising the risk of Chloe becoming NEET, Sefton Council stepped in with early intervention. Historically, the council only provided career guidance for those over 16, but since 2019, they expanded this support to vulnerable under-16s through a partnership with the charity Career Connect. This programme focuses on developing trusting relationships between young people and career advisers, offering personalised one-to-one support designed to keep learners engaged and help them plan their next steps. In Chloe’s case, her adviser Kate Timmins visited her at home and helped her attend college open days. With this encouragement, Chloe gained the confidence to travel independently and eventually secured a place on a vocational childcare course, moving closer to her aspiration of working in a nursery.
This early intervention strategy has yielded impressive results
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