In October, Children & Young People Now magazine reported on the changes to Connexions.
In less than six months time, Connexions will come under the control of local authorities; there are both hopes and reservations for this transition.
Chris Evans, Executive Director of ICG, has said 'In some parts of the country the transition has been going like a dream. However, in other parts of the country it has been a disaster. Overall the process has been slower than expected and there's nowhere that hasn't had at least some difficulties with it.
'The idea of going back to local authorities is reassuring for some staff - many involved in career guidance did not want to leave local authorities in the first place, when the service was originally privatised. Others, however, say they feel that under the local authority control they won't have the freedom to act independently. They are also worried about the capacity of local authorities to manage services.
'Everyone is saying that we need more career guidance, but funding for it has actually fallen over the last 10 years. There is a limited pot of money available, but massive targets to achieve. There's simply not enough money to do everything.'
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