Recommendation 73

It is unacceptable that young people are left to support themselves financially on turning 18 while still in full-time education and face having to reduce time spent in education or drop out completely to support themselves. No responsible parent would allow this and the state in its role as parent should be no different. All care leavers deserve to have the same opportunities to stay in education as their peers without enduring financial hardship as a result. (Conclusion, Paragraph 192)