A tension has existed from the start for Connexions, between reducing the numbers not in education, employment and training and providing a universal guidance service. Yet every in-depth investigation points to the continued success of our members in meeting both these aims. All this notwithstanding the government's failure to provide the resources and numbers of personnel it promised.
In future it would be better if politicians looked more closely at the structure of the society they have helped to perpetuate, before they make ill-founded comments about a dedicated group of public employees.
Nigel Symczyk, chair, Unison National Careers/Connexions Forum
Isle of Wight reforms
The Isle of Wight Council wants to cut expenditure on young people's services (cypnow.co.uk, 21 July). Since coming to power this administration has made little investment in youth services, has not replaced three full-time staff, has made three full-time posts redundant and part-time posts have also remained unfilled. Could this be part of the reason why only 16 per cent of young people now use youth services on the island?
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