Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 101556

School Leaving

Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 8 January 2026

Question

Ian Roome

Liberal DemocratNorth Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that 16 to 18-year-olds leave school with access to employment, apprenticeships or training opportunities.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
We are supporting young people to stay on and succeed in education and training until at least age 18, and ensure they can take up opportunities to move into work and/or further study. For example, eight Youth Guarantee Trailblazers, backed by £90 million...

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