00:00A group of education and social mobility organisations is calling for new funding to support disadvantaged students after the age
00:09of 16.
00:10The organisations warn many young people face a sudden drop in help once they finish GCSEs, despite still being in
00:17educational training.
00:18The coalition is urging ministers to introduce a so-called student premium for those aged 16 to 19.
00:25It says extra support could help improve English and maths results and reduce the risk of young people becoming unemployed.
00:33Latest figures show nearly 1 million people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, work or training.
00:41The government has not yet responded to the proposal.
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