Large centres do, of course, have the benefit of providing diverse opportunities for young people: space to make music, work on new technologies, engage in dance and performance, kick a ball around and more besides. Diverse possibilities, in theory, have the potential to attract a wide range of young people. Moreover, the staff themselves bring diversity to the provision.
All good stuff, but no one talks about the downside - not least whether local conflicts mean usage is limited to one group of young people. This means not only are other groups de facto self-excluded but the centre is less likely to be used to capacity so the resources are wasted.
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