Children and families minister Vicky Ford announced £7m funding on Thursday aimed at increasing support offered to 11,300 Year 11 pupils transitioning from secondary school into post-16 education, work or training.
The one-off funding package has been launched in response to concerns these pupils are at greater risk of ending up not in education, employment or training (Neet) as a result of time spent out of education due to the Covid-19 crisis.
The money will be used to help schools and colleges pay for tailored support such as transition coaches and mentors to provide one-to-one support for young people.
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