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Post-16 Education and Training Bill

Make provision about post-16 education and training; to amend the law relating to the definition of compulsory school age; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 November 2007

In Plain English

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The bill would create a new legal framework for post-16 education and training and change the law on the compulsory school age. It also includes other provisions to connect these changes with wider policy aims and for related purposes.

Key Points

Sets out a legal framework for post-16 education and training.
Amends the law defining compulsory school age.
Includes connected provisions to support implementation and alignment with wider policy aims.
Provides powers to make secondary legislation and guidance to deliver the changes.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Commons 2nd reading, so it is at an early stage and has not yet reached committee stage.

Who is affected?

Young people aged 16-19 in education or trainingApprentices and other post-16 learnersPost-16 education and training providers (colleges, sixth forms, independent providers)Local authorities and other education bodiesParents and carers of post-16 learners

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