Lib Dems 'oppose' school leaving-age rise
15 January 2008 16:27
The Liberal Democrats have come out against plans to increase the minimum age for school-leavers.
Although the education and skills bill has only just received its second reading in the House of Commons, the Liberal Democrats believe that any increase in the minimum age for leaving school will be a substantial increase in the power of the state.
The bill also incorporates a number of other provisions, including those relating to discipline and nutritional standards.
"This bill contains one of the biggest increases in state powers over the individual in many years," said David Laws, children's spokesman for the Liberal Democrats.
"Some young people will not want, or even be able, to stay in education or training after 16, but they may want to take up these opportunities at age 18 or 20."
Under the terms of the bill, in 2015 young people will be required to stay at school until the age of 18, with those wishing to leave being required to embark upon a programme of "skills-based education".
Although the education and skills bill has only just received its second reading in the House of Commons, the Liberal Democrats believe that any increase in the minimum age for leaving school will be a substantial increase in the power of the state.
The bill also incorporates a number of other provisions, including those relating to discipline and nutritional standards.
"This bill contains one of the biggest increases in state powers over the individual in many years," said David Laws, children's spokesman for the Liberal Democrats.
"Some young people will not want, or even be able, to stay in education or training after 16, but they may want to take up these opportunities at age 18 or 20."
Under the terms of the bill, in 2015 young people will be required to stay at school until the age of 18, with those wishing to leave being required to embark upon a programme of "skills-based education".
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