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Caz · 30-09-2003, 08:14

I’ve been reading an article by a teacher of long standing.
He is recommending lowering the school leaving age to 14 for certain pupils.

His idea is that disruptive pupils, who cause problems in the school system, can be directed into training schemes, rather than use the money on anti-truancy measures.

Apparently the average cost per truant returned to school is over £71,000.

His idea is that literacy and numeracy packages are built into these training schemes. Many of these pupils have never learned even the basics.

Also that they will respond better in a more adult environment. And that once they are channelled into doing something they are really interested in, the point of learning will become clear, and will therefore encourage them to seek further education.

Any comments?

30-09-2003, 08:14	#1
Caz God Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Accrington Posts: 2,210 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 974	Lower school leaving age? I’ve been reading an article by a teacher of long standing. He is recommending lowering the school leaving age to 14 for certain pupils. His idea is that disruptive pupils, who cause problems in the school system, can be directed into training schemes, rather than use the money on anti-truancy measures. Apparently the average cost per truant returned to school is over £71,000. His idea is that literacy and numeracy packages are built into these training schemes. Many of these pupils have never learned even the basics. Also that they will respond better in a more adult environment. And that once they are channelled into doing something they are really interested in, the point of learning will become clear, and will therefore encourage them to seek further education. Any comments? __________________ Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. - Edmund Burke I am not young enough to know everything. - Oscar Wilde