Tony Watts and Allister McGowan, from the National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling, have carried out the study, New arrangements for Connexions, for CfBT Education Trust.
They found a number of new arrangements being implemented in the 47 Connexions areas, which they fear could result in varying levels of service.
Nine areas that have operated contracted out services will continue to do so; 16 areas will continue to operate under Connexions; nine areas that have been run by Connexions will see the services returned to local authorities; four areas are offering "a mixed solution" in which a range of service delivery methods are available; and nine areas have yet to determine how services will be operated.
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