Phillipson will use a speech to argue for a 'universal early years' offer, arguing it will help prevent a million young people from becoming Neets - not in education, employment or training.

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, will reportedly push for families on benefits to be given 30 free hours of childcare a week in a speech today

Phillipson will use a speech to argue for a 'universal early years' offer, arguing it will help prevent a million young people from becoming Neets - not in education, employment…