At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16.
Education Minister Paul Givan is set to make it compulsory for young people to stay in education or training until they are 18, BBC News NI understands.
Givan is now expected to move to make that recommendation law, BBC News NI understands. That move will need support from other executive ministers. Separately, the cost to the public sector of young people who are classed as NEET has been estimated to be £134m.If pupils choose to leave school at 16, they will be required to continue education or training at an alternative institution or start an apprenticeshipIn England, pupils have to study or train until they are 18, either going on to college or sixth form, an apprenticeship, or studying part-time while volunteering or working.
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