Research
partner: National Youth Agency
Overview:
The key research question for this study is:
‘How are local authorities delivering integrated youth support
services?’ This research project will provide a benchmark for local
authorities in England with regards to the methods adopted to
deliver IYSS. It will identify how integration has been defined
locally and the progress made to date. This will include
identifying any commonality in models of delivering IYSS, the
barriers faced and/or benefits already achieved.
The research consist of an online survey of
heads of youth service (or equivalent) and a number if in-depth
case studies.
Interim report was published in July
2010 and it offers a brief overview of the emerging findings
from the survey.