Petition Make it optional to leave education at the age of 16.

Many young people are carers or need to support their family and they shouldn't be forced into staying in education as this restricts them from getting the income that they need. Britain's youth should not be held back because of the education system.

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You can have children and get married at the age of 16 but you can not leave education to get a job or to follow the career path that you want. The education system holds the youth back from getting what they truly want in life, education is not for everyone and therefore you should not be forced to carry on with it if you believe you are ready to leave. By the age of 16 you have enough knowledge to understand and know what you want for the future and for you.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

18 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 18 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 20 August 2019
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