The government wants to end the statutory entitlement to work-related learning (WRL) for all 14-16 year olds in England. With youth unemployment at record levels, we believe this decision is wrong.

WRL means young people learn about work, for work and through work. It takes place in the classroom, through projects and in the workplace. It helps them learn vital employability skills and find jobs and career options. Changing the law would put young people's futures at risk.

For those who feel as strongly about this as we do the IEBE has set up an online petition so you can make your voice heard!

Sign the Petition

Introduction:

Hi, my name is Joanne, and I am the Chief Operating Officer for the ZootAlore! Community Foundation CIC. We are currently working on a new and exciting website designed to assist Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities into employment and/or training as well as supporting with independent living arrangements. It’s a fantastic job which allows me to work in an area which I am very passionate about.

What I have been up to:

Over the past few months I have been very busy making contacts with various organisations, government representatives including some at the DfE, and a number of charities to spread the word of the work which we are doing and also to allow learners to register and use the facilities we offer.