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Education and Skills Act 2008
Summary
This Act raises the age young people must stay in education or training from 16 to 17 (and later to 18). It aims to improve skills and employment by making sure teenagers continue learning after primary school, rather than leaving education early.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing measures to improve education and job training in the UK. It helps more young people stay in education or training longer, giving them better skills and job prospects for the future.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry it could put pressure on schools and colleges that aren't ready for more students. Some people are concerned about the cost to the government and whether forcing young people to stay in education is the right approach.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading14 Jan 2008
- Committee stage22 Jan 2008
- Report stage13 May 2008
- 3rd reading13 May 2008
Lords
- 1st reading14 May 2008
- 2nd reading10 Jun 2008
- Committee stage25 Jun 2008
- Report stage30 Oct 2008
- 3rd reading11 Nov 2008
Royal Assent26 Nov 2008
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