So what's the significance of this? This is the meat on the bones of the new legislation regarding positive activities for young people. The Government is clear that this marks a key stage in turning the screws on local authorities when it comes to provision. The legislation came into effect on 8 January; this statutory guidance was released at the same time and is up for consultation until 8 March. But don't expect too much wriggle room.
Is there anything unexpected? Not if you've been following the debates and reading your back issues of Young People Now. But to the general enthusiasm of those working to provide positive activities there is now a clear duty that tells council bosses what they should be doing.
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