Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 50
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Just 2% of care leavers go on to do an apprenticeship.
Conclusion
Just 2% of care leavers go on to do an apprenticeship. The apprenticeship wage rate— £4.81 per hour for apprentices aged 16–18 or aged 19 and over and in the first year of their apprenticeship—is prohibitive for young care leavers living independently. This rate is not designed with the needs of care leavers in mind. The £1,000 bursary for care-experienced apprentices is welcome, but the Department must eliminate economic barriers for young care leavers who want to do an apprenticeship.
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Government Response
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