A draft copy of the document, seen by Young People Now, states that children's trusts will be responsible for commissioning all activities for young people in their local area. They will be encouraged to promote competition to provide activities, and increase the use of the voluntary and private sectors.
The draft document does not define the role Connexions or local youth services will play under this approach. But there is clear evidence in the document that Connexions is under threat and some indications that the youth service may be sidelined.
A large part of the work Connexions does, such as offering general advice and guidance to all young people, will be transferred to schools and colleges.
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