Tom Wylie, chief executive of The National Youth Agency, said it was a positive, integrated step with a great deal of potential, but added: "Amid the talk of championing children's rights, we must not lose sight of children in adolescence."
Christine Davies, of the Confederation of Education Service Managers, welcomed the emphasis on high-quality preventative services with education and health at their hub and a clear framework of accountability.
She said: "The green paper focuses clearly on the needs of children and young people. It will also move on the integrated children's services agenda."
The green paper stressed the need for youth work to co-operate with local services such as Connexions and social work. Voluntary and community sectors should also be involved, and police and health services must work with local authorities.
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