YES - JOHN BATEMAN, chief executive, UK Youth
We need to increase the range of options and opportunities available toyoung people by recognising that their needs must come first. Schoolsand local authorities should work together to offer flexible careersguidance provision. Taking into account the full range of young people'spotential beyond the formal school curriculum and understanding theirwider interests is key to delivering support in a more meaningful andimaginative way, thereby enabling young people to fully realise theirpotential.
NO - MARK ROBINSON, personal adviser, Connexions Cheshire &Warrington
One of the key reasons why many Connexions services have been successfulis that skilled practitioners can offer up-to-date, impartial advice andsupport. Giving schools the power to arrange their own informationadvice and guidance is misguided. I do not think schools are best placedto do it. Three questions need to be asked: could schools offer the samedegree of impartiality? Would they be better placed than Connexions toco-ordinate services? Would they meet the quality standards suggested byYouth Matters? The answer is no.
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