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Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt

Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processes Thousands of young people leaving care in England are being left “locked out” of work by employers who…

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The GuardianMar 23, 2026, 12:01 AM

Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt

Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processes Thousands of young people leaving care in England are being left “locked out” of work by employers who say they are open to hiring but make few changes to adapt, a charity has warned. Calling on employers to act on their promises, the Drive Forward Foundation said care leavers were almost three times more likely to be out of work than their peers. Continue reading...

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