The current rates are as follows:-

Age 21 or more                         £6.08

Age 18 to 20                              £4.98

Age 16 and 17                           £3.68

Apprentices *                             £2.60

* Aged 18 or under or 19 and over but in the first year of their apprenticeship – otherwise the development or adult rate applies according to age

As from 01 October 2012 the rates will become:-

Age 21 or more                         £6.19

Age 18 to 20                              £4.98

Age 16 and 17                           £3.68

Apprentices *                             £2.65