Editorial: e2e runs the risk of undoing its good start

Designed to help 16- to 18-year-olds who aren't ready for an Apprenticeship, a job or further education, Connexions personal advisers are largely responsible for referring young people to the programme. Colleges, training providers and voluntary and statutory organisations are other key partners.

But, as e2e moves into its second full year of operation, it is in danger of becoming a victim of its own success (see p2). The Association of Learning Providers, which represents independent service providers and colleges that deliver e2e, claims places could be halved over the next few months if more funding isn't allocated. The association's chief executive, Graham Hoyle, sees this as a dereliction of duty towards vulnerable young people not in employment, education or training.