Developing a partnership to support the interests of young people

One of the most critical times for young people is when they have their first opportunity to leave school. Although leaving school at 16 offers the chance to get a job or start a career, nearly 10of that age group become socially excluded after doing so because they remain outside education, training and work for long periods of time. Less people continue their education in the UK than in many other European countries. Recent government statistics show that those who stay in learning can boost…