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Government proposals to keep young people in education until 18

By Sue Mennell (26-03-2007)
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Learning and Development News - Government proposals to keep young people in education until 18

The government’s proposals will mean that from 2015 all young people will stay on in education or training until their 18th birthday.  As well as the potential for economic success, there is scope for more personal fulfilment as those who stay on in education or training tend to have greater lifetime earnings, and are less likely to be involved in anti-social behaviour.

The Green Paper sets out a detailed package for consultation:

• From 2013, young people should remain in education or training after 16 - this means the first pupils to be affected would be those entering secondary school in September next year.
• Young people would be required to work towards accredited qualifications at school, in a college, or in "on the job" training or day release;
• Apprenticeships will be significantly expanded so that they are available to any qualified young person who wants one;
• Participation should be full time for young people not in employment for a significant part of the week and part time for those working more than 20 hours a week;
• Better advice and guidance for young people to enable them to access the provision that's right for them;
• A high quality, accurate registration system to keep track of the education options a young person has chosen and to make sure they don't drop out;

To support young people from low income backgrounds the government is considering building on the Education Maintenance Allowance.  The number of qualifications young people can aim for will be increased to include A levels, GCSEs, the International Baccalaureate, new Diplomas, Apprenticeships, and accredited in work training.

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