Wednesday 7 March 2012

Positive for Youth – Executive Summary

a guidance paper (Reference: DFE-00198-2011) Published: February 2012

Positive for Youth is a new approach to cross-government policy for young people aged 13-19 in England. It brings together all of the government’s policies for this age group, presenting a single vision across the interests of at least nine departments.

It has been produced with young people and youth professionals through extensive collaboration and consultation.

This document summarises the government’s policy and sets out a shared vision for how all parts of society – including councils, schools, charities, businesses – can work together in partnership to support families and improve outcomes for young people, particularly those who are most disadvantaged or vulnerable.

Includes:
  • Introduction
  • Context
  • We all have a role to play
  • Helping young people succeed
  • Promoting youth voice
  • Putting families first
  • Strengthening communities and the voluntary sector
  • The valuable role of services for young people
  • The importance of early help
  • Stronger local partnership
  • Monitoring progress
  • Summary of commitments
Full text (PDF 11pp)


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