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Education from 16 to 18

August 22, 2023

Education from 16 to 18

Since September 2015 all young people must participate in some form of education or training until they are 18. However, unlike the requirement to attend ...

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What are Study programmes?

August 22, 2023

What are Study programmes?

Study programmes are further education courses that can help you gain the skills you need to go on in to further education, get a job ...

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What are course levels and qualifications?

August 22, 2023

What are course levels and qualifications?

There are lots of courses of different levels available.  The aim of every course, no matter what level, should be about making progress in developing ...

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What support might I be able to get on a further education course?

August 22, 2023

What support might I be able to get on a further education course?

Young people aged 16-19 may be able to claim money (a bursary) for you or your college/training provider to use to meet the cost of ...

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Work-based learning

September 2, 2023

Work-based learning

There are several different types of work-based learning that give you the opportunity to train and get qualifications while working.  For some young people going ...

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Other important things to know

September 2, 2023

Other important things to know

It is possible for parents/carers to claim child benefit for a young person after their 16th birthday if they continue in full-time approved education or ...

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