Written question asked by Lord Bird (Crossbench) on Monday, 8 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019. It was answered by Baroness Buscombe (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Disadvantaged: Children and Young People
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, what assessment they have made of the report by Barnardo’s Overcoming Poverty of Hope, published on 8 July; and what steps they intend to take to improve how they (1) listen to, and (2) act upon, the concerns of younger generations.
- Answer
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We welcome the Overcoming Poverty of Hope report which provides valuable insight into young people’s views and concerns about their own future.
We are committed to providing support for young people so that everyone, no matter what their start is in life, is given the best chance of getting into work. The department has a variety of support for young people such as the Youth Obligation Support Programme which provides support tailored to the needs and ambitions of individual 18 to 21 year olds. We have been working with Barnardo’s to develop a pilot specifically for care leavers. The pilot offers enhanced work experience and a personal mentor to support the care leaver throughout the placement, building the skills and confidence needed to start a career.
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- 2017-19
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- Children Disadvantaged Young people
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