Published yesterday, (20 November) it found going to college improved the behaviour and helped develop the self-worth of many young people who were not progressing well at school.
Students also valued the different relationship they had with further education lecturers, for example calling them by their first name.
But The Impact of 14-16 Year Olds on FE Colleges study raised concerns that while college staff have Criminal Records Bureau checks, older students don't and supervision of all 14- to 16-year-olds at break times was a challenge. "It is hard for colleges to mitigate all risks and issues such as this must remain an ongoing consideration," the report said.
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