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 training. This includes traineeships but not apprenticeships. The Child Benefit Office must be informed otherwise payments will stop on 31st August. For full details go to Claim Child Benefit – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Post 16 Transport arrangements for students over Yr 11 are different from school transport arrangements for students under 16.

It becomes the young persons responsibility to attend education after Year 11. Parents/guardians will not be prosecuted if their young person does not participate in approved education or training after Year 11.

Young people with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) will continue to have an annual review which will monitor progress towards their agreed outcomes.

If a young person has an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) and they progresses into Higher Education (University) their EHCP will be ceased and they will need to apply for a Disabled Student’s Allowance.