What are the options for post 16?
You may choose to: Stay at School, go to a College or Sixth Form and study full time courses. Get a job and take a work related course alongside it such as an OCR National, BTEC, City and Guilds or other accredited course. Be Self Employed but you will also need to do some accredited learning or training course.
What happens if my 16 year old doesn’t go to college?
The government’s September Guarantee says that all 16 and 17-year-olds are entitled to a suitable place in education or training regardless of their qualifications. This means even if you don’t get the grades to get into college – or don’t want to go to college – you can still carry on in education.
What happens if I don’t stay in education until 18 2021?
In short, although it is against the law to quit education before you turn 18, there are really no legal consequences for breaking this rule.
Are GCSEs post 16 qualifications?
GCSEs – if you do not have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English or maths and are studying at school or college, you will need to retake these subjects to get grades A* to C/9 to 4 (or equivalent level qualifications, this can vary in Scottish universities, you can check this on university websites).
What is the law on post 16 education?
Under previous legislation it was compulsory for young people to remain in education until the age of 16. However, as a result of legislation introduced in September 2013, the law now requires that young people continue in education, employment or training until the age of 18.
Can a 16 year old work full time instead of college?
Young people can start full-time employment as soon as they leave school, which is on the last Friday in June of the year that they turn 16 years old. If a young person starts a full time job at 16 they will still need to complete at least 280 guided learning hours a year in education or training.
Can my 16 year old leave college?
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. You must then do one of the following until you’re 18: stay in full-time education, for example at a college. spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training.
Can a 16 year old go straight into work?
Do 16 year olds have to be in education?
Can my 16 year old leave school?
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. You must then do one of the following until you’re 18: stay in full-time education, for example at a college. start an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Do 17 year olds have to be in education?
The law requires all young people in England to continue in education, employment, and training until they are at least 18. Most young people will stay on in education at a 6th form or college, so our local schools and colleges provide information about your offers of education, employment and training to the council.
What do 16 year olds get paid?
Age 16-17 – £4.62 an hour. Age 18-20 – £6.56 an hour. Age 21-24 – £8.36 an hour.
