Raising the Participation Age to 18
Deadline 1 September 2013
to go until our first cohort will continue in education or training until 17
In 2013 all young people in England will be required to continue in education or training to 17. In 2015 they will continue in education or training to 18.
This means the 11 year olds currently in Year 7 secondary school will continue in education or training to 17, and the current Year 6 will continue until they are 18.
This change does not necessarily mean staying in school. Young people will be able to choose :
- full-time education, such as in school or in college
- work-based learning, such as an apprenticeship
- part-time education or training, if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week
This change will give every young person the best chance to achieve and succeed because:
- continuing in learning for longer brings benefits for individuals, the economy and society;
- young people without qualifications are going to find it increasingly difficult to find and keep employment in future
- It will prevent the most disadvantaged, disaffected and vulnerable young people missing out as is happening now, while participation post 16 is voluntary
- We will make sure that all young people have the support they need to access these opportunities, including good quality information, advice and guidance; financial support; and support for young people facing additional barriers
A magazine, "Moving Up", for current year 7s is available online at teachernet. It explains the options that will be available to this year group as they progress through secondary school : an entitlement to an Apprenticeship place, the 17 Diplomas, reformed GCSEs and A levels or the Foundation Learning Tier.
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