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School leaving date for 16 year olds

School leaving date for 16 year olds

By law, there is only one single school leaving date. This is:

  • the last Friday in June in the school year in which a pupil reaches age 16

Until that date:

  • parents/carers must ensure their child’s participation in education, at school or otherwise.
  • employers may not employ a child full-time

If you have any queries about your child’s school leaving date, please contact the headteacher.

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