My DS is 16 and two weeks ago announced he was dropping out of sixth form. There was no way I could persuade him to continue and I had to write to school and formally withdraw him. He doesn't want to go to another school or college (although at this point I believe it would be difficult for him to pick up a new course as term started in early September) and wants to get a job. I know this has to be approved training/apprenticeship but struggling to find anything. Tried National Careers Service, local Family Support service, local college Apprenticeship team, visiting Apprenticeship fair, checking government apprenticeship website. There doesn't seem to be any help out there post 16 to look for training/work yet it's compulsory! Anyone know what happens if he doesn't find anything? I know I will have to let HMRC know so that the child benfit and tax credits will stop, but what next? Would love to hear if anyone in a similar position! Also he is depressed, moody and (I think) using weed...