Targeted support for primary school pupils, setting up more vocational courses and shadowing the bosses at zoos are among the ways that schools are trying to give pupils the best chance of finding a job. More than one million young people are now not in education, employment or training, or “NEET”. A by former health secretary Alan Milburn recently accused schools of being too focused on exams and getting pupils into university. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.