NEET Avoidance Programme

NEET
Avoidance Programme

Not every learner thrives on the same path. The NEET Avoidance Programme (NAP) offers structured, supported placements for students at risk of disengagement, giving them earlier access to meaningful work experiences that grow confidence, connection, and a sense of purpose.

What is the NEET Avoidance Programme?

Giving the right students the right kind of opportunity

The NEET Avoidance Programme (NAP) is a structured, work-based learning model designed to re-engage students who are struggling to thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Aimed at learners who are at risk of becoming NEET, or who may already be attending or referred from a PRU, NAP provides meaningful, extended work placements for one or two days per week across the academic year, giving learners routine, relevance, and renewed purpose.

This is not just about giving students something to do. It’s about helping them find purpose, routine, and a pathway they can believe in. By spending regular time in a real working environment, students develop confidence, build key life skills, and gain a better sense of what they want from their future.

Who is it for?

NAP is designed for students who:

Are at risk of disengagement, exclusion or becoming NEET
Struggle to thrive in a traditional classroom environment
Have been referred to, or are currently attending, a PRU
Need routine, structure, and a sense of purpose
Would benefit from real-world experiences to help them reconnect with learning

Why It Works

We’ve seen firsthand how powerful the right placement can be for the right student, one of our very own employees began their journey through this programme. NAP placements are carefully selected to be meaningful, consistent, and structured, giving students the stability and real-world relevance they need to grow in maturity, improve behaviour, and rediscover the value of learning.

Some students just need a different kind of challenge, and this programme gives them that chance.

What’s Included?

A long-term placement (one or two days per week) over the academic year
Full placement setup and coordination handled by our team
Ongoing employer liaison and risk management
Student progress tracking and pastoral feedback where appropriate
Dedicated support from our experienced work experience team

The Outcomes

Students on the NEET Avoidance Programme:

Build stronger workplace behaviours like timekeeping, communication and teamwork
Develop confidence and a sense of responsibility
Gain valuable work experience to support college or apprenticeship applications
Stay more engaged with their education as a whole
Reduce the risk of becoming NEET

Why Schools Choose Us

We take the heavy lifting off your plate. From sourcing placements to managing compliance and keeping in touch with employers, our team does the work so your staff can focus on the student.

And because we’ve done this for nearly 18 years, we understand how to support the students who need it most.

Ready to talk?

If you’re supporting students who need something different to stay engaged, we’d love to chat. The NEET Avoidance Programme (NAP) could be the step that changes everything, offering structure, purpose, and the right kind of support at the right time. We’re flexible, experienced, and here to help.