Rachel Dennis commented, 21 July 2026 15:58

Thanks - I hoped it wouldn't be too much of an issue but I get nervous if I don't see it in black & white!

1. 15 Year Old School Leaver Starting Apprenticeship

Thanks - I hoped it wouldn't be too much of an issue but I get nervous if I don't see it in black & white!

Rachel Dennis commented, 21 July 2026 14:47

Thanks Steve Hewitt - it is the employment until September part that is confusing me. As he will not start the apprenticeship until September, can he start full time employment between now and then? Does the 'intention to become an apprentice' mean that the full time work from July to September (or possibly even October due to the new Hiring Grant) meets the rules: When young people can start work  A young person can start full-time work once they've reached school leaving age. Before school leaving age, the work they can do is restricted and depends on their local authority. Between their school leaving age and 18, a young person in England must do one of the following: full-time education or training, such as school or college work-based learning, such as an apprenticeship working or volunteering (for 20 hours or more a week) while in part-time education or training   Currently he does not meet any of the bullet points; only as of September / October will he meet the second bullet point. Thanks 

1. 15 Year Old School Leaver Starting Apprenticeship

Thanks Steve Hewitt - it is the employment until September part that is confusing me. As he will not start the apprenticeship until September, can he start full time employment between now and then...