who opposed it?
MPs from both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
Raising of school leaving age in England and Wales
maturity at 16.

The proposal of using criminal sanctions to enforce attendance under this new system was opposed by MPs from both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats,
when did school leaving age rise to 15 Education Act 1944. is it a survey? No, an act to address the country's educational needs. what is age wise participation? The plans of 2007  included the duty for parents to assist their children in education or training participation until the date of their 18th birthday, as well as detailing proposed moves to reform the apprenticeship system and to improve achievement for children in care. describe a few of the effects because of it? There is a downward trend in the number of unskilled jobs available.
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Raising of school leaving age in England and Wales [SEP] Opposition
A spokesperson for the DfES said the proposals were not about "forcing young people to do something they don't want to", and that "we are letting young people down if we allow them to leave education and training without skills at the age of 16." However, the Prime Minister's Queen's Speech in November 2007, which discussed the raise in school leaving age, suggested that pupils who failed to comply with new laws are to be expected to face fines or community service, rather than custodial sentencing which had previously been proposed. Local Authorities will also be expected to ensure pupils are participating up to 18 years of age.