Post-16 pupils
Young people who are Looked After and are above statutory school age remain part of Stockport's Virtual School as a Post-16 student. This is in line with government requirements that all young people in England must continue in education or employment with training until the age of 18, and/or the end of Year 13.
This does not mean they must stay in school and there are many different options available such as:
- further education
- Sixth Form colleges
- traineeships
- alternative training providers
- apprenticeships
Personal Education Plan (PEP)
All young people either in EET (education, employment or training), as well as for those who are NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) must have a PEP (Personal Education Plan). The PEP provides an opportunity for young people to:
- express their views to support them to make progress
- achieve targets
- secure future education or employment
PEP meeting
All Post-16 students require a PEP meeting every term, throughout Year 12 and Year 13. The allocated Social Worker will arrange and attend this meeting. The document is forwarded from the Virtual School PEP Coordinator to the social worker and education provider. You can view an example of a Post 16 Personal Education Plan Sept 2020.
16 to 19 bursary fund
If you're a looked after child or young person or have recently left authority care to go into further education or training, you may be eligible for a 16 to 19 guaranteed bursary fund.
You must be:
- at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August
- studying at a publicly funded school or college or be on an unpaid training course
For more information on the bursary fund, visit GOV.UK.