Two key decision-making times for young people are at 16- and 18-years-old, when choices need to be made about their next steps. At 18, for some – including those without clear career goals – the desire to go to university may feel like a natural choice. But with more pathways available into careers these days, […]
The proportion of youngsters from disadvantaged families not continuing with their studies beyond the first year has now hit its highest level for five years, says the Office for Fair Access. The Offa report says: “While more disadvantaged young people are in higher education than ever before, the numbers of those students leaving before completing […]