A study issued by the Department for Education and Skills last week examined the progress of 14,736 young people who left school in 1999 and 2000 in areas where the allowance, a weekly payment to help young people stay in education, was piloted.
The study found that a third of young mums left school before their GCSEs despite hoping to continue in education. But just one vulnerable young woman applied for the allowance and awareness of the scheme was found to be low among young mothers, although half said it would have helped them stay in education.
Similar findings resulted from a study of young people with special educational needs. Many felt the allowances would help them stay in education.
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