Post-16 education and training offer
Richmond's post-16 education and training offer was deemed suitable and sufficient by its Education and Children's Services Committee in March 2026.
Richmond's Education and Children's Services Committee deemed the borough's post-16 education and training offer suitable and sufficient in March 2026. This assessment confirmed the local authority's statutory responsibilities were met, with the committee noting a high rate of sustained education, training, and employment for 16 and 17-year-olds in the borough, which exceeds the national rate.
The 'Post-16 education and training offer' encompasses educational and vocational opportunities for young people aged 16 to 18. For individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this offer extends up to the age of 25, providing pathways for continued learning and skill development.
Key facts
- Richmond's post-16 education and training offer was deemed suitable and sufficient in March 2026. Source
- The Education and Children's Services Committee made this assessment. Source
- A high rate of sustained education, training, and employment for 16 and 17-year-olds was noted. Source
- This rate for 16 and 17-year-olds in Richmond exceeds the national rate. Source
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