HC Deb 04 November 2003 vol 412 c585W
Mr. Stevenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of 16-year-olds stayed in full-time education and training in Stoke-on-Trent local education authority in each year since 1997. [135479]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

The percentage of 16-year-olds participating in full-time education, and in education and training in Stoke-on-Trent local education authority for end 1997 to end 2000, the latest available year, are shown in the table.

Participation in education and training by 16-year-olds in Stoke-on-Trent LEA
End 1997 End 1998 End 1999 End 2000
Full-time education1 49 52 58 60
Education and training 2n/a 68 73 78
1 Includes participation in full-time education, part-time education and government supported training.
2 Education and training figures by LEA were first published for 1998.

Note:

Population data do not include any revisions following the 2001 census.

Source:

DfES Statistical Bulletin. published 16 December 2002.

Participation rates by LEA for 16-year-olds are published in an annual statistical bulletin, 'Participation in Education and Training by Young People Aged 16 and 17 in Each Local Area and Region, England'.