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From the summer of 2013 the Government raised the ‘Participation Age’, this is the age that young people have to stay in education and training.The Government has increased the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training. It’s called raising the participation age or RPA.
How does this affect me?
Raising the participation age means you must continue in education or training until you are 18. It does not mean you must stay in school; currently you can choose one of the following options:
Full-time Further Education, such as school, college or learning provider.
Technical Education, such as an apprenticeship or traineeship. Or in some colleges and schools the brand new option of T Levels.
Part-time education or training if you are employed, self-employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.
Why have these changes taken place?
You deserve the best opportunities to achieve your potential;
it has been proven that remaining in education or training for longer:
helps develop the skills needed for adult life
encourages achievement of full potential
raises aspirations and expectations
reduces the likelihood of unemployment
increases income earning potential and
encourages positive attitudes towards lifelong learning.
The following links have further detailed information about Post-16 Options
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