The report into youth services by the education select committee criticised the government for failing to produce a youth policy or strategy at a time when local authority youth services are experiencing major cuts. It also questioned the cost of the government’s flagship National Citizen Service (NCS), arguing that it cannot be justified.
The Confederation of Heads of Young People’s Services (Chyps) said it supported a number of recommendations contained in the report.
Chyps chair Sue Payne said: "In setting out its strategic vision the government should indicate its expectations of the range and standards of youth services that should be available across the country. This will help and shape youth services locally and I am pleased the select committee has said this."
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