A leading expert behind a new review of youth engagement in the UK has called for early career education to begin as soon as primary school, arguing that even four-year-olds should start exploring future work opportunities. The recommendation comes as part of a broader push to address declining participation in extracurricular activities and equip children with practical life skills from an earlier age. Critics of the proposal question whether such an approach could place undue pressure on young children, while supporters highlight the potential benefits of fostering ambition and awareness at a foundational stage. The report’s findings have sparked debate over how best to prepare the next generation for the workforce.
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
