EDUCATION MINISTER PLANS TO EXTEND MANDATORY EDUCATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND TO AGE 18.

Education Minister Paul Givan of Northern Ireland plans to mandate that young people remain in education or training until age 18, shifting from the current law allowing them to leave at 16. This change follows a significant review of the education system, which highlighted issues related to the 14,000 young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The review also advocates for increased funding for education, especially for early years and special needs.

October 21, 2024
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