The Youth Work Commission Final Report 2016

The Youth Work Commission was established at a significant time. Extensive reductions to funding within local government have led to a loss of youth work nationally during a period when young people's transition to adulthood is becoming more complex. The Youth Work Commission examined evidence in order to develop a response to the hypothesis that: "Youth work’s funding, commissioning and delivery has no place in local government services for children and young people." This report draws together the evidence presented to the Commission and the thematic areas discussed with an analysis of the current theoretical and policy framework of youth work. It reflects the group's position on the hypothesis and sets the future direction of youth work in Surrey. In summary, the Youth Work Commission did not find the hypothesis to be proven.