The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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In 1918, as the nation embraced the important principle of basic schooling for all, a minimum school leaving age of 14 was introduced. Over the next 50 years it was raised to the age of 16. Three decades on, the government proposes raising the minimum school leaving age to 18, in response to the perceived increase in demand for education and skills.
Although a quarter of young people do not continue in full-time further education past the age of 16 today, the government optimistica…
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