Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?

Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?

Students starting secondary school this week will be legally obliged to attend until they are 17, under new legislation.

Do you think that this is a good idea? How old were you when you left school? Join the debate.
 

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  1.  
    Rachel from Herts says:
    Sep 4, 20:15

    Some kids would benefit from on the job training.

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No
  2.  
    pro from manchester says:
    Sep 4, 20:11

    most of you still hav`nt noticed they don`t have to stay in SCHOOL yet. get your facts straight before you go on off on your irrelevant rants

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    Yes
  3.  
    rr from rrrr says:
    Sep 4, 20:08

    sdgr

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No
  4.  
    Mary from Glos says:
    Sep 4, 20:06

    Training in engineering, building, plumbing , accounts, and other vocational subjects should be provided as an option for children from the age of 15. Industry should be setting out the guidelines for the curriculum. These should be continued as an option beyond the age of 16. Many youngsters who opt out of more academic education would relate to this work related training and either leave school at 16 with some qualifications relevant to earning their livings or choose to stay at school to gain a higher qualification. There is no point in insisting that children stay at school if they do not want to be there or cannot relate to the subjects they are taught. They simply become difficult and disruptive.

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No
  5.  
    MAN from MAN TOWN says:
    Sep 4, 19:52

    CHAV SCUM KIDS ARE SO BACKWARD THEY SHOULD STAY IN SCHOOL UNTIL THEY ARE AT LEAST 45.

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    Yes

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Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?

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58%
58%
Yes
42%
42%

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