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World58,000 18-year-olds in England miss exam results due to education dropout
Nearly 58,000 18-year-olds in England will not receive exam results this week after leaving education or training, according to Department for Education estimates. The figure emerges as official data shows over one million 16-24-year-olds were neither working nor in education between January and March.
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Barnet Council pledges more work experience after Colindale student protest
Barnet Council will increase work experience placements and convene local businesses after 30 students from Hendon School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School protested outside its Colindale offices. The council currently offers ten places and does not coordinate business offers.
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Curriculum reforms risk limiting girls' career choices
Plans to tailor school curricula to local labour market needs may inadvertently restrict girls' career options, according to a charity chief. Research indicates significant confidence drops and gender stereotypes impact young women's aspirations from an early age.
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WorldEngland to offer technical subjects from age 14
Secondary school pupils in England will be able to study technical subjects from age 14 as part of government reforms. The courses will be linked to local industries to provide clearer career paths. A bursary of up to £4,500 is available for some families affected by changes to apprenticeship income.
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WorldNew Bursary to Support Young Apprentices
A new bursary of up to £4,500 per year is being introduced to support families whose teenagers start apprenticeships. The initiative aims to compensate for potential benefit losses, particularly affecting single parents and disabled young people.
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