A Government review into worklessness is expected to recommend that primary schools identify children considered most at risk of future unemployment. The proposal would aim to allow earlier support for pupils whose circumstances or educational progress suggest they may face barriers to work later in life.

The recommendation reflects concern about long-term economic inactivity and unemployment, with schools potentially using available information to flag pupils for extra help. The article does not set out the proposed assessment method, safeguards or how any predictions would be used, all of which would be central to the policy’s impact.