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This guidance is for local authority staff who are involved in or responsible for:

• the commissioning and delivery of education and training provision for young people aged 16 and 17
• promoting the participation of young people, and tracking and supporting their activity

Local authorities must follow this guidance when:

• carrying out duties related to raising the participation age
• promoting the participation of vulnerable young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
• securing sufficient suitable education provision

Statutory guidance sets out what local authorities must do to comply with the law. You should follow this guidance unless you have a very good reason not to.