However, less than 30 per cent of schools with sixth forms, specialist colleges and training organisations say that the allowance has a positive effect on keeping young people in learning, according to the Learning Skills Council (LSC) Study.
Schools report that they traditionally retained a high number of 16- to 18-year-old learners, so the impact of the scheme is less obvious.
Trevor Fellowes, director of learner support at the LSC, says: "EMA is making a real difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people and is helping to create a level playing field for the skilled employees of tomorrow."
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