'Insightful, encouraging and challenging, this book proves the need for more understanding, empathy and research to encourage young people through this important stage.' - Caroline Hensby

• Part I The Context of Change 1. The Post-1970 Generation 2. Balancing Options 3. Outside the Mainstream 4. The Policy Gap Part II Problems of Transition 5. Student Hopes and Fears 6. The Gender Factor 7. 'At Risk' 8. Life Patterns and Careers

'Insightful, encouraging and challenging, this book proves the need for more understanding, empathy and research to encourage young people through this important stage.' - Caroline Hensby

• Part I The Context of Change 1. The Post-1970 Generation 2. Balancing Options 3. Outside the Mainstream 4. The Policy Gap Part II Problems of Transition 5. Student Hopes and Fears 6. The Gender Factor 7. 'At Risk' 8. Life Patterns and Careers

'Insightful, encouraging and challenging, this book proves the need for more understanding, empathy and research to encourage young people through this important stage.' - Caroline Hensby

• Part I The Context of Change 1. The Post-1970 Generation 2. Balancing Options 3. Outside the Mainstream 4. The Policy Gap Part II Problems of Transition 5. Student Hopes and Fears 6. The Gender Factor 7. 'At Risk' 8. Life Patterns and Careers