A cross-government policy statement on services for young people is being developed and is expected to be published later this autumn.
In part, it will be shaped by comments received on a series of discussion papers, which outline areas including what role youth services can play in ensuring young people can fulfil their potential.
The papers were published in May following a Positive for Youth Summit in March and the deadline for comments is in less than two weeks (15 September).
A DfE spokeswoman told CYP Now that there are no plans to extend the consultation as a result of August’s riots or alter the scope. However, relevant views expressed on the riots would be taken into account along with all other responses, she added.
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