Addressing Youth Disengagement Across the UK
The Milburn Report 2026 highlights a growing youth disengagement crisis in the UK, with nearly one million young people not in education, employment or training. The report calls for urgent reforms to improve access to education, employment, apprenticeships and mental health support.
A Grant That Makes a Difference: Supporting PACT Through Nominet’s GiveHub
Lamplight helped long-term customer PACT secure £9,948 from Nominet’s Members’ GiveHub to create trauma-informed digital resources for adopted young people.
Youth Unemployment: What’s Going On and What’s Being Done?
Youth unemployment is rising fast, with 37% of young people in the UK out of work or education. The government has launched a £1 billion plan to create new jobs, but there are some reservations.
A Growing Challenge for Education and Local Authorities
The SEND system is facing growing pressure from rising diagnoses, tight budgets, and delayed reforms. With EHCP backlogs and funding gaps, the sector urgently needs solutions.