tunity for models like CCE and CSE to support practice. However, this is highly dependent on accuracy of their outputs and the extent to which practitioners are sufficiently supported to understand how to use them (outlined below). Social Finance Limited +44 (0) 20 7770 6836 87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ socialfinance.org.uk 44 The NEET model supports identification of at risk young people but could be used more We heard from practitioners that they regarded the NEET model as more accurate than the exploitation models, with different reasons cited for this: “There seems to be more accuracy just because the lead in time is better and therefore the data that it's relying on to predict whether their need is more accurate.” (Early Intervention practitioner) The NEET modelling is perhaps more effective because it's kind of a fixed experience for a child” (Senior Manager in Children Services) As such, more positivity was voiced in respect of the NEET model amongst the schools staff and council practitioners we spoke to and surveyed, than was heard from practitioners in the council around the exploitation models: “Great to see which young people are presenting with risk of NEET factors” (Secondary School) While practitioners confirm that the NEET model is not “informative” in terms of giving a richness of information that other elements of the TFE give, its value lies in identifying at risk students that may not otherwise come to light: “Really useful for those kids that are flying under the radar in terms of behaviours…they're not the kids that you're keeping an eye on to have that knowledge around” (Primary School practitioner) We also found that, for some, whilst not using the NEET model itself for identification purposes, it’s used as an additional tool to support or s