Education researcher and policy thinker
Milburn is leading a review that proposes primary schools identify students at risk of becoming NEET by end of primary, paired with welfare reforms. The Guardian, The Mirror and other outlets show a debate on how much schools should intervene in future employment outcomes, welfare costs, and mental health supports.
The OECD has released 2025 PISA results showing a global drop in reading, math, and science scores among 15-year-olds, with the United States experiencing a widening gap between low and high performers. The data link increased AI and social media use with weaker performance, while a minority of countries buck the trend.