Building better connections: Interagency work and the Connexions Service - Softcover

Coles, Bob; Britton, Liz; Hicks, Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861346611 ISBN 13: 9781861346612

Publisher: Policy Press, 2004

Synopsis

This highly topical report provides much needed evidence to inform the re-configuration of services for children and young people. Focusing on the Connexions strategy and service in England, it explores the effectiveness of inter-agency working in this area.The report is based on two years research in three contrasting Connexions Partnerships and around 300 hours of interviews with key stakeholders, young people's Personal Advisors and young people themselves. It examines the inter-agency strategies developed by the partnerships but, most importantly, what impact they have had on the interventions made with young people facing acute and complex needs.It will be of particular interest to Connexions professionals and managers, others involved in partnership working, those involved in the development and implementation of Children and Young People's Strategic Partnerships and Children's Trusts, as well as youth researchers and policy makers.

About this title

About the Author

Bob Coles, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York, Liz Britton, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion and Leslie Hicks, Social Work Research and Development Unit, University of York

Review

The rich qualitative data makes for fascinating reading and together with the overall findings provide for a report of real value. Education & Training

Edition details

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1861346611
• ISBN 13: 9781861346612
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64