This is their approach: "Through our embedded careers resources and partnerships with STEM experts, we help pupils develop diverse career aspirations from a young age. Our career and expert videos link lesson content to real-life industries, further explaining the important ways that pupils can apply their knowledge."

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1. Who Counts as a Young Worker?

A 16–17‑year‑old who has reached school‑leaving age (last Friday in June of the school year they turn 16) is legally a young worker. [edumason.com], [thectoclub.com]

2. Education Requirements – Must Continue to Age 18

Young people must stay in education/training until age 18 via:

• Full‑time education, or

• Apprenticeship/traineeship, or

• Working 20+ hours/week + part‑time education/training [edumason.com], [publiccons...ggroup.com]

Full‑time workers must complete 280 guided learning hours/year (~1 day/week of study). [publiccons...ggroup.com]

Manager action: Always confirm work schedules fit around compulsory learning.

3. Maximum Legal Working Hours

Young workers must not exceed:

• 8 hours per day

• 40 hours per week (no opt‑out allowed) [edumason.com], [thectoclub.com]

This applies even across multiple jobs. [thectoclub.com]

Manager action: Do not schedule beyond legal maximums.

4. Rest Requirements

Young workers must receive:

• 30‑minute break when working more than 4.5 hours

• 12 hours rest between shifts

• 48 hours weekly rest (or 36 hours if necessary, with time made up later) [edumason.com]

Night work is generally prohibited for 16–17-year-olds. [edumason.com]

Manager action: Check shift planning complies with rest periods.

5. Pay: Minimum Wage Rates for 16–17-Year-Olds

Under UK employment law, 16–17-year-olds are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age group, plus:

• Payslips,

• Holiday entitlement,

• Protection under health & safety law. [thectoclub.com]

Manager action:

• Apply the correct 16–17 NMW rate.

• Review annually each April when minimum wage rates typically change.
  (If you want the current exact hourly rate, I can fetch that for you.)

6. Suitable Work & Safety

Employers must ensure:

• Work is age‑appropriate and safe

• Risk assessments are completed

• Hazardous work must not be assigned unless legally permitted with proper supervision [thectoclub.com]

Manager action: Review tasks and complete young worker‑specific risk assessments.

7. Coordination With Education Commitments

Work must not disrupt school/college hours or compulsory training.
Local Authorities may investigate if employment interferes with education. [edumason.com]

Manager action:

• Request young person’s timetable

• Avoid scheduling during learning hours

• Allow flexibility for exams/assessments

Manager Checklist (Print-Friendly)

✔ Worker is 16–17 and past school‑leaving age
✔ Education/training commitments confirmed
✔ Hours ≤ 8/day, 40/week
✔ Rest breaks and rest periods scheduled
✔ No night work
✔ Correct NMW (16–17 rate) applied
✔ Risk assessment completed
✔ Duties appropriate for age
✔ Employment does not interfere with education

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