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RPA – Raising the Participation Age
Do you know about the raising participation age (RPA)? Soon, all young people will be in education or training until they are 18.
Currently, young people can leave education when they are 16, at the end of the academic year, but things are changing. Government policy means that:
l Those leaving Year 11 in 2013 will need to remain in learning until they are 17.
l Those leaving Year 11 from 2014 onwards will need to remain in learning until they are 18.
Faheem Dharma, ex-Stratford School student, now working in Newham Council’s Legal Service Property Team, completing an apprenticeship through the YES Scheme.
lWhy RPA? The world of work is changing, new jobs are being created and many will be more complicated and demanding. Therefore, employers will be looking for people with more skills, training and qualifications. The more training and qualifications you have, the better your chances of getting a good job that you enjoy in the future. In fact, why stop at 18? You can carry on to higher education or training after you are 18 to improve your chances even further. For more information about higher education, tuition fees and student finance visit Direct Gov:
Direct Gov – University and Higher Education
lDoes this mean staying at school until I’m 18? No – it’s not just about staying at school, although lots of people will choose to stay on and study A-Levels and other courses at 6th Form or college. There will be lots of routes available with a wide choice of academic and vocational learning options, including:
Cofi Joseph, ex-Kingsford School student, is now studying A- Levels in Economics, English, Philosophy and Politics.
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l full-time education, such as school, college or home education l work-based learning, such as an Apprenticeship
l part-time education or training if you are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week.
For more information about 6th Form and Colleges in Newham visit:
www.newham.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning For more information about Apprenticeships, visit:
www.apprenticeships.org.uk lWhat does this mean for me?
It means that you should start thinking about the type of learning or training you need to do, to get you where you want to be in the future.
Danielle
Osammor, ex- Sarah Bonnell
School student is now studying a Level 3 Fashion Diploma at NCFE.
From the age of 14, you will have more choice about the different pathways to follow – not just GCSEs and A levels but lots of other types of qualification will also be available including Apprenticeships and vocational courses.
For more information speak to a teacher or careers adviser at school or visit: Direct Gov, 14-19 your life, your options:
EducationAndLearning/14To19
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