From Summer 2013 the participation age for school leavers is being raised to age 17 the from Summer 2014 the participation age will raise again to age 18.
Stay at School
Young people and adults can stay in full time education at either 6th Form or College. Depending on their grades they will be able to sit GCSE’s, A levels or courses then if desired can move on to University.
Start a Training Course
They may wish to further their education with a training course, this may last a year or more. There is a range of programmes at all levels.
Apprenticeships
They may wish to start an apprenticeship where they can earn money and learn at the same time.
Start a Job
A job can only be taken if the employer offers training towards an accredited qualification as part of an apprenticeship or accredited learning alongside working or the opportunity to enrol on an accredited programme for the equivalent of one day per week.
Armed Forces Career
The armed forces offer careers from age 16 where no academic qualifications are needed.
NEET’s (Not in Education, Employment or Training)
After their compulsory school leaving age at 17 (Summer 2013) or 18 (Summer 2014) young people and adults may not get a job or enrol on any courses as mentioned above and end up as one of the million NEET’s.
5.1
a) Staff
Pay Policy
Performance management policy
Grievance policy
B) Pupil welfare
Safeguarding policy
Health and safety policy
Drugs awareness policy
Behaviour management policy
Personal, social, health and economic education policy
Anti-bullying policy
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c) Teaching and learning
Curriculum policy (a policy for each subject such as history, maths, art)
Post 16 policy
Teaching and learning policy
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