Is a 16 year old allowed to miss school for induction days for a part-time job?

Shelldean

peachyprice wrote: »

It makes perfect sense.

Once children leave compulsory education they lose their free travel, they have to buy text books, wear adult clothes so lose the benefit of no VAT on their school clothes. If they are at college they have to pay a contribution towards materials and no longer have subsidised lunches.

That's before we even start on them being young adults needing financial independence.

Have you put any children through further education? It's a hell of a lot dearer than sending them to school.

Free travel continues here in London so long as they are under 18 on 31 Aug, and in full time education ( school/college countersign the form) For £10 we can purchase a zip card and they get bus travel for free. This yrs runs until 30 Sept 2014

Lunar_Eclipse

peachyprice wrote: »

Once children leave compulsory education they lose their free travel, they have to buy text books, wear adult clothes so lose the benefit of no VAT on their school clothes.

I have a 12 and a 13 year old who've been in adult clothes since finishing primary school. They also outgrew (most) kids shoes earlier than that.

What is the entitlement to free travel? Is it council granted? The kids in our neighbourhood pay for the (school) bus to the local school; we pay for the train.

jellyhead

Lunar_Eclipse wrote: »

I have a 12 and a 13 year old who've been in adult clothes since finishing primary school. They also outgrew (most) kids shoes earlier than that.

What is the entitlement to free travel? Is it council granted? The kids in our neighbourhood pay for the (school) bus to the local school; we pay for the train.

My youngest will be in adult clothes and shoes before he finishes primary school too!

I think travel is free for kids in London? Does it stop when they are 16?

Also, does the free school bus stop when kids enter 6th form? I think they have to live more than 3 miles away from their nearest school to qualify, but I have no idea really. Mine didn't cost any more when they went to 6th form, but the one at college needs equipment. We live within walking distance of college, luckily. Bus fares are expensive for the more rural students. Mine take packed lunches.

There's a £1200 per year bursary for students on FSM.

Shelldean

This is going away from OP orginal post, but the free bus pass I mentioned for over 16 and in FT education is a London thing. No idea on rest of country.
We renewed both twins when they went into lower sixth, yr 12 and just one twin for upper sixth, yr13 as the other one no longer qualified.
Criteria in London is full time education ( with confirmation by sch/college) and under 18 on 31 Aug that yr, also have to prove address by way of a bill. Costs £10 and lasts for a yr.
You can still apply if not in full time education, and be entitled to reduced fares, BUT it will expire the day before your 18th and not last the academic yr.

BUT IT IS A LONDON BOROUGH PASS.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14308.aspx

maman

Just browsed the thread:

I agree with the poster that said it's a good thing to start developing a work history as soon as possible with the usual caveats of getting school work done etc.

I'm appalled at M&S insisting on term time induction days. That really is a disgrace. I'd be encouraged to ask the school to call them and check it out. Not because I disbelieve the young lad but just because I always thought they were responsible employers and I'd want to make the point.

I suppose I shouldn't be but I'm disgusted with the poster who suggested lying to the school and pretending to be ill. What a fantastic example of the world of work.

I'd be totally up front with the school and ask for the three days off. Hopefully they will be co-operative.

Finally I'm not sure the posters who say that schooling isn't compulsory are exactly right. As of September this year, all youngsters have to be in education or training. As this lad has chosen education then he can't just use 'it's not compulsory' as a reason for taking 3 days out.

Do it properly and officially OP and hope the school are co-operative.:)