Head of Employment Skills
Southwark Council is currently facing calls to improve youth employment support and work experience provision.
Southwark Council is currently being urged to enhance its support for young people seeking employment, with concerns raised about existing pathways. In October 2026, the Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission heard calls for a comprehensive youth guarantee. Young individuals, including representatives from the Southwark Youth Parliament, articulated difficulties in accessing work experience, internships, and apprenticeships.
A report to the Commission in October 2026 highlighted an inconsistent approach to work experience provision by schools, with some students tasked with finding their own placements. The council is facing calls to address these issues and bolster its support for youth employment.
Key facts
- Southwark Council is facing calls to enhance support for young people seeking employment. Source
- Concerns were raised about current pathways for youth employment in October 2026. Source
- The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission discussed youth employment in October 2026. Source
- Young individuals highlighted difficulties accessing work experience and apprenticeships. Source
- Inconsistent work experience provision by schools was noted in October 2026. Source
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