Thousands of Teens Missing Education 'Under the Radar' of Official Stats, Report Warns The statistics are staggering: tens of thousands of teenagers are missing out on education, slipping through the cracks in a system designed to support them.
This problem has been hiding in plain sight, ignored by policymakers and educators alike until now.
A recent report from Dame Rachel de Souza, children's commissioner for England, sheds light on the woeful attendance records of 16 and 17 year olds in further education colleges.