EVALUATION OF THE LINCOLNSHIRE CONNEXIONS PILOT - FINAL SUMMARY REPORT

The Lincolnshire Connexions pilot provided an exciting opportunity to test out new ways of working throughout the county and to develop closer working partnership with a diverse range of youth support organisations. Lincolnshire was one of 13 areas chosen to trail a variety of initiatives to help inform the development of the new Connexions service both nationally and locally. This report was commissioned by the Lincolnshire Connexions pilot to summarise key lessons learned and discuss issues arising from the pilot activities. These range from operational to strategic, local to county-wide, and from research to action. Central to the approach was the establishment of multi-agency working designed to build on what was perceived to be best practice in Lincolnshire and Rutland and to further extend these activities. From 1st April 2001, Lincolnshire and Rutland has received additional Government funding to deliver the new Connexions Service as part of the national roll-out programme in England