1. Some young people are tempted by the short-term lure of a regular wage. To a school-leaver, even the 3 an hour specified as the minimum for under-18s can add up to far more money than they've had before. But McJobs don't tend to lead anywhere. Sweeping up in a factory or operating a checkout might be OK now, but not in 10 years' time. Helping young people take a longer view of their earning potential is doing them a favour.
2. About half of all 16-year-olds learning in England should be able to claim the education maintenance allowance, says the Government. That is a payment of 10, 20 or 30 a week to 16- to 19-year-olds depending on household income. There is the possibility of 100 bonus payments. It is not free money. It has to be earned, by sticking to the learning agreement.
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