TARGETED INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

SERVICE LEEDS

Youth Contract

Service Level - Preventative and Responsive1:1 support for

• Circumstances – e.g. home life, relationships, peer influence, finances, DV, substance misuse, housing

• Capability – e.g. skills, qualifications, experience• Concerns – e.g. low self-esteem, lack of self belief• Commitment – e.g. motivation, aspirations

Intensive / High• Preventative intensive 1:1 support work aimed at young people with chaotic

lifestyles typically at or just below the point of entry to Social Care. Supported Plus / Medium• A mixture of 1:1 support at key stages in relation to transition i.e. careers

guidance and progression planning and in response to individual need based on circumstance. 1:1 work will sit alongside a solid programme of group work to retain engagement/motivation.

Supported / Lower• Predominantly supported through group work with 1:1 work in relation to

Careers Guidance and Progression Planning.

Where are Connexions Centres located?

SchoolsMobile

drop-ins

Drop-ins in

community

centres

One stop shops

Outreach work & home visits

Youth clubs

Community

sweeps

Galas &

community events

Ensuring Connexions Centres are young person friendly

ConnexionsCentres

Voice and Influence of

Young People

Staff

Youth Contract

• 430 outcomes• START - PROGRESSION - SUSTAINED

• Programme • Skills Audit• Set for Success booklet• Business Visits• Work Experience • Mentors

• Incentives

• Group WorkSchools – Clusters – City Centre – Drop ins

• NEET and NK SweepsCity WideMin1 day per month whole contract approachPartners and sub-contractors in areas

• Extended Access PointsDrop ins rotate around the cityCCard – CIAG – Applications CV – Housing – Cash

Any questions?