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Government to miss NEET targets?Dated: 27/02/2010
The government is set to miss its target for reducing the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), it is claimed. England's target for 2010 is 7.6% - as an average for the year. Figures out on Thursday suggested 9.3% were
England's target for 2010 is 7.6% - as an average for the year. Figures out on Thursday suggested 9.3% were Neet at the end of 2009.
As Neet levels are higher in the summer than the winter, the UCU lecturers union argues the target will be missed.
The government said the 2010 figures would not be published until June 2011.
See more information at BBC News Online.
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