What Works in Reducing NEET Rates

A Comparative Study

Joanna Hofman, Emily Hutton, Madeline Nightingale

ResearchPosted on rand.org Dec 19, 2025Published in: Youth Futures Foundation website (November 2025)

This report synthesises international evidence to explore what works in reducing NEET rates and offers recommendations for how the UK can translate these lessons into practice. Drawing on comparative data analysis, a rapid evidence assessment, and case studies from Australia, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands, it identifies key principles for effective action and systems change.

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  • Copyright: Youth Futures Foundation
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 2025
  • Pages: 64
  • Document Number: EP-71186

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