From October to December 2022, data shows 11.6% of young people aged 16-24 are not in education, employment, or training (NEET, ONS 2022). This, sadly, is an upward trend exacerbated by mounting societal pressures, a cost-of-living crisis, and the ongoing fallout of a global pandemic.

This programme seeks to support 'at risk' young people through a series of sessions delivered by inspirational athlete mentors and teachers through active learning and sport. Set for Success supports participants to improve their life and employability skills, their engagement at school, as well as develop their confidence, aspirations and self-esteem.

In the academic year 2024/25, Set for Success engaged 1,274 young people, of which:

• 52% came from low-income families
• 34% had special educational needs / additional support needs or disability
• 31% were from ethnically diverse communities.

The programme proved successful in improving the attitudes, behaviours and key skills of these young people.

In its four-year phase (2023-27), Set for Success will reach another 150 schools across the UK, engaging up to 3,900 young people.