Thursday 4th December 2008
New legislation will 'help school leavers into jobs'

Young people will have more job opportunities open to them in the future following the passing of new legislation, according to the National Youth Agency (NYA).

The compulsory learning age has been increased and now teenagers must continue in education or training until they are 18-ears-old.

Fiona Blacke, chief executive of the NYA, believes that this is a positive step that will help youngsters "reach their potential" in both their professional and personal lives.

She said: "This is about ensuring every young person has a range of options and choices about staying on in education and training until they are 18.

"They can develop the skills, confidence and knowledge that will ensure young people have a positive personal future and that they are all in a position to contribute positively to communities and to the prosperity of this country."

Department for children, schools and families education and training statistics for 2008 have shown that there are now 9.7 million full-time and part-time pupils in the UK, compared to 9.3 million in 1990/91.

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